Sumala Cheedella
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Kadapa
Home State: Andhra Pradesh
Home Country: India
Undergraduate Institution: SASTRA University
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Technology
Pre-MBA Company: Sripton Technologies Pvt Ltd
Pre-MBA Title: Business Development Executive
Desired industry post-MBA: Technology
Desired job function post-MBA: Product & Marketing Management
Degree Specializations:
- Finance
- Marketing
Student Organization Membership:
- Asian Business Student Association
- Consulting Association
- Women in Leadership Conference
- Rice Business Student Association for Full Time
- Marketing Association
- Rice Business Indo-American Association
- Rice Business Women's Organization
- Technology Association
- Forte
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
I was surprised by the strength of Rice Biz Alumni network and the power they access. Rice Business invests to build this alumni base and makes this network accessible to current students.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
One of the best things of my MBA are the Treks! This year, I've been part of the New York trek, where we visited multiple companies, met alumni and explored opportunities in NYC.
What do you love most about Houston?
The diverse culture of the city and the museums!
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
Choosing the right MBA program is a big decision, and it's important for prospective students to take their time, do their research, visit and talk to current students and alumni, and make sure to choose the place that feels like the right fit.