News & Events Library

Nick Benavides hosted a session covering the differences between different data science roles, on-the-job skills, and tips on how to get started in the industry as well as standing out once you're in.

The role of a capital allocator at a pension, family office, endowment or fund of funds (“LP investing”) is an important, but often overlooked, potential career path in finance. Jenny Chen described how determining asset allocations, understanding risk/return parameters, and evaluating and selecting fund managers is a complex, but rewarding job.

Current MS&E MS students Guillaume Noziere and Stepan (Stephan) Sharkov hosted a panel session discussing their internship experiences, including how they got them, and what they learned before, during and after.

Jeff Fenton hosted an informal conversation, reviewing his career path and the details of the various titles he’s held over the years - what they *really* involved, the work that he did and currently does, and how he transitioned from one role or area to another.

MS&E alumni Sean Howard (MS '21), Lead Project Manager at Criteo CBDC Solutions, and Catherine Gu (MS '21), Head of CBDC and Protocol at Visa Crypto, discuss challenges and advantages of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and how to design the future of money.

An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as a Black student at Stanford and as a Black professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight, and advice.

MS&E alumna Laura Marino, product executive with 20 years of experience leading product management teams across start-ups and large organizations, provides an in-depth session on one of the most interesting and challenging roles in product-led companies. Laura presents an overview of the role of product management and the responsibilities in each stage of the product lifecycle.

In this session, Ahmed Reza discusses tips for startups on surviving and thriving in the COVID-19 economic crisis and the opportunities that arise from it.

An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as an international student at Stanford and as a professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight, and advice.

An open panel discussion with several MS&E alumni focusing on their experience as a Black student at Stanford and as a Black professional in industry. Panelists shared their stories, experiences, insight and advice.