Berkeley Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Congratulations to MAnalytics ’26 alum Sanchit on an exciting season of milestones: graduating from the Master of Analytics program, getting engaged, and beginning his next chapter as a software engineer at Arize AI!

We’re excited to celebrate Sanchit’s achievements and wish him continued success in all that’s ahead.

Congrats, Sanchit!

Congratulations to Xenia Chen, BS IEOR ’26, on her graduation and exciting next chapter! Xenia is beginning her post-grad journey as a Strategy & Transformation Associate Consultant at Capgemini, a multinational IT services and consulting company.

"I am deeply grateful to my family, friends, IISE, and the incredible mentors I've encountered within the IEOR community, whose support has been essential to getting me to where I am today. IEOR has far exceeded my expectations as just a major, offering me a chance to be part of a close-knit group of classmates, explore fascinating classes, travel across the country, and enjoy great (free) food and merch. What I will miss most is the community—whether it's walking in to lecture and seeing 10+ people I know already sitting together, studying together for hours during dead week, or having a group to explore Berkeley with." —Xenia Chen, BS IEOR '26

"IEOR gave me more than technical training. It helped me connect real-world experience with a clearer way of thinking, and showed me that communication, judgment, and trust matter just as much as analysis. I’m really grateful to the professors, staff, alumni, and classmates who made this program feel so warm, grounded, and supportive. That is what I’ll miss most!" —Yuer Hao, MEng IEOR '26

Congratulations to Shreya Krishnan, MAnalytics ’26, on graduating and beginning this exciting next chapter! Following graduation, Shreya will join IBM as a Software Engineer. We’re proud to celebrate her accomplishments!

"Thank you so much to all of our amazing professors and to my fellow MAnalytics students for making this program such an unforgettable experience! Through this program, I realized the value of being surrounded by people who aim to be the best version of themselves and strive for success as it motivates the people around them to do the same and I hope to carry that with me to any future endeavors." — Shreya Krishnan, MAnalytics '26

"I enjoyed learning from my professors and GSIs, working on projects with my friends and peers and finding out how capable I am when I set my mind to something. There are so many people who were instrumental in making it possible for me to be here and so many people whose work and effort ensured my experience here was great. They are: my parents, mentors, friends, my professors (Profs. Udwani, Kerger, Mastrolia, Pirutinsky, Yan, Cui), career services staff (Diana and Josh), student services team (Erica, Jenny, Heather, Goldie) and everyone else who made this journey possible and amazing! Thank you 😊" — A***n Magnan, MAnalytics '26

Graduate Student Spotlight: A***n is taking his talents to QCells, a global clean energy and renewable technology company, where he will join as an Agentic AI Engineer. Congratulations, A***n — we can’t wait to see the impact you make!

"IEOR made me well-rounded and shaped how I think about complex systems, especially in transportation. I’m grateful for the faculty and students who are so supportive of one another. I’ll definitely miss taking Lyft Bay Wheels bikes to Etcheverry." — Manuel Martinez Garcia, BS IEOR '26

Congratulations to Manuel on his graduation! He will continue his academic journey at UCLA, where he is pursuing a master’s degree in Transportation Engineering in Fall 2026.

🎓 Graduating Student Spotlight: Muyan Jiang, PhD IEOR ’26

When asked what UC Berkeley IEOR taught him that no textbook could, Muyan shared:

“UC Berkeley IEOR taught me how to think about messy, real-world systems where the problem is often not clearly defined. Beyond the theory in textbooks, I learned how to translate complex practical situations into models, make reasonable assumptions, and use data and analytics to guide decisions.”

For Muyan, one of the most meaningful parts of her IEOR experience was the community:

“A PhD can sometimes feel like a long and lonely marathon, but having supportive cohortmates made the journey much more manageable. I’m really grateful for their friendship and encouragement—they helped me navigate the challenges along the way, and I will miss that sense of camaraderie the most.

After graduation, Muyan is headed to Lingjun Investment as a Quant Researcher.

The celebration continues for our Class of 2026!

Congratulations to MAnalytics ’26 graduate Jun Li, who is headed to Trip.com as a Business Analyst. We’re excited to see all that you accomplish next, Jun! 🎉

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On April 29, members of the UC Berkeley IEOR Advisory Board gathered at the Grimes Engineering Center for a full-day meeting focused on departmental priorities, artificial intelligence, industry engagement and goals for the year ahead.

The program brought together faculty, board members, students and campus leaders for thoughtful discussion on IEOR’s evolving role in AI and its impact across industries. During an advisory board lightning round, Coleman Fung, CEO and co-founder of Blue Goji; Tim Jacobs, vice president of applied AI and machine learning at Walmart; and Peter Wei, chief operating officer of Rocket Software, shared insights into how AI is shaping innovation within their organizations.

The afternoon featured an update from Mark Asta, dean of the College of Engineering, as well as student and research perspectives from undergraduate Kenny Wongchamcharoen and doctoral student Grace He.

A special thank you to Advisory Board Chair Carolyn Yee for her leadership, and to all of our board members for their continued partnership, expertise and commitment to Berkeley IEOR’s future.

Photos by Swaleha Masude