My name is Annie, and I am excited to be approaching the completion of my MBA program. A little bit about my background—before embarking on this MBA journey, I earned my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Environmental Studies, also from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). I’m originally from Shanghai, China, and grew up in Atlanta, GA.
Professionally, I’ve had the privilege of working in both the automotive and energy sectors. Some of the highlights of my career so far include interning as Waste-to-Energy Powerplant development engineer at Everbright, automotive eAxle R&D test engineer at Schaeffler, and sales operation analyst at Porsche. These roles have given me a deep appreciation for the technical and operational challenges in these industries. Therefore, I am pursuing my MBA to strengthen my abilities in leadership, strategic thinking, financial analysis, marketing, data-driven decision-making, and global business perspectives, equipping me to excel in a variety of business environments.
Beyond work and academics, I have a passion for travel and have been fortunate to visit over 25 countries. I also have a love for motorsport, which started with having the privilege of being part of RIT Hot Wheelz, which, at the time, was the only all-female student FSAE team in the US. I led the aerodynamics subgroup and our team was honored to won first place in the FSAE Hybrid Electric division. Our team consistently ranked among the top contenders for many years before transforming into Solar Challenge. While I am currently not involved in competitions to focus on my academics, taking convertible to track remains one of my favorite ways to unwind and have fun.
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