Dev Rathore
PMBA '26
Hometown: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Undergraduate Institution: University of Houston
Undergraduate Degree and Major: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Previous Graduate School (if applicable): Master of Science in Subsea Engineering, University of Houston
Pre-MBA Industry: Oil and Gas
Pre-MBA Company: Axip Energy Services
Pre-MBA Title: Manager, Fleet Performance & Optimization
Current Industry: N/A
Current Company: N/A
Current Title: N/A
Desired Industry Post-MBA: Energy
Desired Job Function Post-MBA: Management
What Rice MBA clubs/organizations have you been involved in, and what positions have you held?
- Rice Business Board Fellows, STEM-E Youth Career Development Program
- Rice Business Indo-American Association
- CleanTech Association, case prompt author
- Consulting Association
- The Adam Smith Society
- Energy Association
- Finance Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience? The opportunities, connections and resources available here can truly help accelerate your goals. And if you’re still figuring out what those goals are, Rice presents diverse experiences for career path exploration.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far? A strong sense of community and camaraderie is instilled through the many hours spent working and downtime with classmates, other cohorts, faculty and staff. For many, these relationships may form the foundations upon which fulfilling careers are built. That and participating in case competitions!
What is one piece of advice you would share with prospective professional MBA students? Be willing to explore and get involved — learning and growth happen both in and outside the classroom.