College Experiences That Helped A Product Owner At Foreign Bank Succeed
Cynthia's undergraduate Industrial Engineering degree provided a "rounded learning experience" encompassing finance, marketing, and operations, establishing a strong foundation for her current career as a Product Owner. This foundational knowledge, even revisited in her MBA program, highlights the importance of self-awareness in choosing a major that aligns with long-term career goals.
Industrial Engineering, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Self-Awareness
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Cynthia Panez Velazco
Product Owner
Foriegn Bank
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, 2014
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Engineering - Industrial
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Choosing the right major (Industrial Engineering) provided a well-rounded education covering finance, marketing, and operations, which proved valuable in her career.
2. Self-awareness of career goals is crucial in making the most of college years.
3. Undergraduate coursework in finance continues to be relevant in her current MBA program, highlighting the enduring value of a strong foundation.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergraduate studies to set you up for success in your career?
In my case, I didn't do many extracurricular activities. I think what really helped me was choosing the right major.
I'm an Industrial Engineer, and in college, I learned about finance, marketing, operations, and how to come up with a new business. It was a pretty well-rounded learning experience that really helped me during my career path.
Even now as an MBA student, I'm revisiting topics I already learned in college. It's funny; I had my finance midterm yesterday, and it was about things I actually learned as an undergrad.
So, maybe my recommendation would be to be self-aware of what you want to do in life. Those decisions and the years you invest in school can really help you be successful in your future career.