Krishna Sharada Manne
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Hyderabad
Home State: Telangana
Home Country: India
Undergraduate Institution: University College Of Engineering, Osmania University
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Computer Science Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Technology
Pre-MBA Company: Qualcomm
Pre-MBA Title: Senior Lead Engineer
Desired industry post-MBA: Technology
Desired job function post-MBA: Product Management
Degree Concentrations:
- Strategic Management and Marketing
Student Organization Membership:
- Consulting Association
- Marketing Association
- Net Impact
- Rice Business Women's Organization
- Technology Association
- Forte
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
Returning to studies after 10 years of professional experience, Rice has challenged me to move out of my comfort zone.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
The collaborative culture that exists between all the students and management. Also, gaining a holistic experience in business fundamentals.
What do you love most about Houston?
Public transportation services and Climate
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
Be ready to challenge yourself and learn a lot!