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Real Humans of Google: Chris Eck, Duke Fuqua ’14, Senior Account Executive
Google is a top employer of MBAs, and we’ve already heard from graduates taking on roles in product management and engineering. The tech giant also hires for any and all functions, from marketing to sales and strategy to operations. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Chris Eck, a Duke... Read more »
Real Humans of Facebook: Bankole Makanju, HBS ’17, Product Manager
Like. Share. Post. Top Stories vs. Most Recent. Tag Friends. Add to Your Story. No matter what you like to do most on Facebook, at least some part of the social media giant is likely integrated into your daily life. And, while you peruse pictures of your family and friends,... Read more »
Real Humans of Apple: Richie Huang, Northwestern Kellogg ’19, Operations Program Manager
Apple is the world’s largest tech company. They started with personal computers in the 1970s, then continuously evolved, developing consumer electronics—the iPod, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch and more—that are now ubiquitous. As of January 2018, the world’s population uses over 1.3 billion Apple products. So, what skills does it take... Read more »
Real Humans of Amazon: Tolu Alabi, Stanford GSB ’17, Senior Technical Product Manager
Amazon began as an online book retailer in 1994, but now has a branch in every business sector imaginable. The professional opportunities at the organization are boundless, as Tolu Alabi, Stanford GSB MBA ’17 and Senior Technical Product Manager, knows well. In this edition of Real Humans: Alumni, Alabi recounts her... Read more »
Real Humans of Google: Juan Vasquez, Booth ’19, Android Partner Engineering Strategy and Operations
Most know Google through our computer or phone screens, typing requests next to the magnifying glass or simply saying “Hey Google!” to retrieve instant answers about whatever is on our mind. But, what is it like to work for the tech giant? Google employees, affectionately referred to as “Googlers,” collaborate... Read more »
Real Humans of Microsoft: Jamell Culler, Michigan Ross ’19, Azure IoT Product Marketing Manager
Microsoft is woven into the fabric of business. You probably even have one of their products open on your computer right now—from Excel and PowerPoint to Word, likely even running on their Windows operating system. Or maybe you’ve checked LinkedIn today—a company that Microsoft acquired in 2016. While several long... Read more »
Real Humans of Apple: Rahul Jolly, INSEAD ’18, Channel Insights Manager
Chances are, you are reading this article on an Apple device. The firm’s technology is ubiquitous, and cultural impact undeniable. Founded in 1976—legend has it, out of a garage—Apple Inc. passed $1.3 trillion in market capitalization in December of 2019. They employ over 137,000 people worldwide and corporate headquarters stand... Read more »
Real Humans of Facebook: Sean Liu, HBS ’14, Director of Product Management at Oculus
Facebook is more than an app for keeping up with friends and family, it is a tech giant with many companies under its umbrella—Instagram, WhatsApp, LiveRail and more. In 2014, Facebook acquired Oculus, which specializes in virtual reality products. In this edition of Real Humans – Alumni, we catch up... Read more »
Real Humans of Amazon: Michael Larrenaga, Booth ’15, Manager of Vendor Management
What is the path from A to Z? How do you leave one industry for another? Anything you need along the way can certainly be delivered by Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer. And leading MBA programs, like University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, can ensure you are equipped... Read more »
Real Humans of Google: Shammi Quddus, Stanford GSB ’18, Product Manager
These days, Google is a ubiquitous verb. How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Google it. What was the final score of the Super Bowl? Google it. What would it be like to work for Google? Google it—or, rather, keep reading. Founded in 1998 in Silicon Valley, Google began as a... Read more »
