Tanat Abildinov
FTMBA '27
Home Country: Kazakhstan
Home State: Astana
Undergraduate Institution: Nazarbayev University
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Oil & gas
Pre-MBA Company: Tengizchevroil
Pre-MBA Title: Reliability Engineer
Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting
Desired job function post-MBA: Management Consultant
Summer Internship Company: BCG
Summer Internship Position: Summer Consultant
Degree Concentrations: Energy, Finance
Student Organization Membership: Consulting Association, The Adam Smith Society, Other
Other Committee: Rice Energy Case Competition
Officer: Executive chair - RECC
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA? I knew it before coming, but I was surprised by how tight-knit the Rice Business community is, even outside the classroom, including alumni.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience? Preparing for consulting interviews with my classmates.
What do you love most about Houston? Food and parks.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective? Have your CV ready for recruiting.