Our intention is to establish an analytics-focused space now to serve Foster students into the future. Our aim is for the student body to have input on how Foster teaches and approaches analytics going forward. We are working on laying this groundwork now, so that future students have this foundation to keep building on.
The club's value proposition is divided into four main pillars as follows:
Recruitment Preparedness: Understanding exactly which data skills new MBAs will be expected to have in specific roles and industries (how do you find the right KPIs and track them effectively? How do you avoid bias and noise in data? How do you tell a good story with your visualizations, or know as a manager how to best interpret a report?)
Academic and Skills Planning: Includes keeping students informed of electives, club offerings, and community events relevant to data and analytics skill-building. The club helps students understand not only what they need to know, but how to build these skills. We partner with the MBA program to ensure that our curriculum is geared toward the current and future data and analytics environment.
Networking: Building relationships with professionals who leverage analytics across industries. Establish and maintain relationships with Foster and UW alumni who use analytics across a range of roles.
Resources: Students will have access a set of curated self-teaching resources (videos, websites/open source, guides, past club and industry webinars like the Tableau Conference)
Xhoj Hysenaj
Co-President of Data & Analytics
Evening Class of 2025
Xhoj, a data analytics enthusiast, is a dynamic leader with a passion for using data-driven insights to make an impact. With 8 years of experience in the field, she has developed a deep understanding of the power of data in driving business decisions and is excited to bring some of that knowledge to the Foster community.
Uthej Reddy Vontari
Co-president
Full-time Class of 2024
Uthej has 5+ years of experience working in Enterprise B2B software products industry. He believes deeply in relying on data to build and deliver next-level products for the consumer and aims to promote data-informed leadership in Foster Community.
Former Role: Software Engineer at ServiceNow
Ashwin Abraham
VP of Alumni Relations
Full-time Class of 2024
Ashwin has worked as a senior data scientist and R&D engineer at Michelin, a Fortune 500 company focused on creating innovative, high quality and sustainable mobility solutions. During this period, he led research projects that focused on developing test methods to evaluate product performance. He has expertise in root cause analyses, data analytics, statistical analyses, product development, and project management. With 8 years of experience, Ashwin excels in working with data to unearth insights and drive decisions.
Ravali Kothuri
VP of Events
Full-time Class of 2024
With four years of experience in the technology industry, Ravali has embraced diverse roles within cross-functional teams, including Software Engineer and Software Architect roles. Looking ahead, she is gearing up for a transition into Product Management following her MBA. Her journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of ways to harness the power of data, using it as a catalyst to drive innovation and tackle intricate challenges head-on.
Shriti Singh
VP of Alumni Relations
Full-time Class of 2024
Shriti Singh is a dynamic professional with a proven track record of excellence in the field of data analytics and management consulting. Shriti's professional journey is marked by impactful roles at renowned organizations such as CVS Health and EY, where she leveraged her expertise to develop a Python-based statistical model, resulting in a significant boost in website sales and overhauling website content to enhance customer experiences. At Ernst and Young, she spearheaded practice growth, drove cost savings, and facilitated complex analyses for top-tier clients. Beyond her corporate roles, Shriti has carved a unique niche as the first Indian CPA influencer with a substantial following on LinkedIn, generating revenue for clients and facilitating corporate job placements. Her skill set encompasses a wide range of tools and platforms, including Python, Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Visio, Asana, and SAP Shriti Singh embodies dynamic professionalism and is poised to continue making a profound impact in the realm of data analytics and beyond.
Contact Us
Questions about the Data and Analytics Club or want to suggest an event? Contact us at urv@uw.edu and xhysenaj@uw.edu.