Juan Delclaux

Hometown: Houston, TX

Undergraduate Institution: American University

Undergraduate Degree and Major: BSBA in Finance and International Business

Previous Graduate School (if applicable): N/A

Pre-MBA Industry: Manufacturing

Pre-MBA Company: Hydria

Pre-MBA Title: Operations Manager

Current Industry: Manufacturing

Current Company: Hydria

Current Title: Operations Manager

Desired Industry Post-MBA: Manufacturing

Desired Job Function Post-MBA: COO

What Rice MBA clubs/organizations have you been involved in, and what positions have you held?

• Energy Association
• Latin Business Student Association

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience? One of the most surprising parts has been the different backgrounds, work experiences and perspectives everyone brings to the table.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far? I was really excited that we had an operations management core class in our first year.

What is one piece of advice you would share with prospective professional MBA students? You need to have good communication at home, at work and at school with your team in order to manage your time efficiently.