Why did you choose this Master's program?
Technology is rewriting the rules of finance and I want to be on the front lines of that transformation. At JPMorgan Chase, I see AI, data infrastructure, and digital platforms fundamentally reshape how we serve clients and compete globally. But seeing isn't leading. I chose Brown's Master's in Technology Leadership (MTL) because I needed the frameworks to drive that transformation .. to translate emerging technologies into enterprise strategy and real results. This program doesn't teach you about technology. It teaches you how to lead through it. That's the difference.

What made Brown's program different from other programs you considered?
Brown doesn't pretend technology exists in a vacuum. 

We're in an agentic era. AI isn't experimental – it's operational. CXOs are navigating technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving regulation simultaneously. Most programs teach you the technology. Brown teaches you how to deploy it responsibly, at scale, under pressure. MTL curriculum integrates technology with governance, strategy, and leadership. You learn the tools and the accountability frameworks. You study innovation and risk management. That integration is rare. It's also exactly what institutions need right now. 

Brown built this program for the world as it actually is – not as we wish it were.

What did you enjoy most about your program?
The people. Without question. 

Our cohort includes finance executives, engineers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs – people solving complex problems in real time. One classmate is building AI governance frameworks for a major healthcare system. Another co-founded a company whose personal safety alarms protect 4M+ women. A third is strengthening Oregon's energy grid while developing technology to preserve Indigenous food sovereignty as Arctic permafrost melts. 

These aren't theoretical discussions. They're live case studies. The debates mirror what happens inside JPMorgan Chase every day: strategy, technology, operations colliding .. and leaders needing to align them or watch everything stall. 

This environment doesn't just sharpen your thinking. It fundamentally changes how you approach problems and how you lead.

What was your primary academic area of interest?
Mergers and Acquisitions – but not the M&A of 10 years ago.

Fintech innovation moves faster than traditional product cycles. Today's M&A isn't about buying scale – it's about acquiring innovation, data capabilities, and technology infrastructure before your competitors do. Meanwhile, role of the CFO and their teams has evolved. We're no longer just capital allocators. We're strategic partners using data, AI-driven insights, and scenario modeling to guide growth, partnerships, and long-term investment. 

My MTL thesis tackled the hardest part: post-merger integration. Most deals fail there. Firms announce synergies, then can't deliver them. I explored how technology and leadership can bridge that gap, how you actually realize the value that justified the deal in the first place. 

That's where strategy meets execution. That's where deals succeed or die.

What are your postgraduate goals?
Two things. 

First: step into an industry leadership role and help shape the future of financial services. MTL program has given me the frameworks, the network, and the perspective to do that. Not just through coursework – through the relationships I've built and the problems I've learned to solve differently. 

Second: give back to Brown. This university gave me a platform I didn't have before. As MTL Ambassador, I want to attract exceptional talent to this program and champion what makes it distinctive. Brown invested in me. I intend to return that investment – with interest.

What did you like most about Providence?
Providence shows up. 

The city has history, creativity, and genuine community. Experiencing WaterFire during fall residency was magical – one of those moments that connects you the spirit of the city. But what really struck me was how Providence rallied around Brown students during a difficult time last December. The support, especially for those far from home was profound. 

It taught me something important: being a Brunonian isn't just about College Hill. It's about belonging to a community that shows up when it matters. That's rare. That's valuable. That's Providence.

What advice would you give to prospective applicants?
Apply. Period.

If you're reading this and wondering whether you're "ready" or whether this program is "worth it", stop. The value isn't just the curriculum – it's the people you'll learn alongside, faculty and classmates. Professionals navigating technological transformation across industries, in real time, with real stakes. Lean into those conversations. MTL program is a leadership laboratory where you learn how technology reshapes organizations and how to lead through that chaos. 

When you arrive .. experience Brown fully. Spend time at the SciLi and GCB. Grab breakfast at the Ratty. Take a selfie with Bronze Bruno and at the Van Wickle Gates – they're iconic because they represent something bigger than architecture. They represent passage, transformation, belonging. You can't understand Brown from a website or a brochure. You have to live it!