Overview
As the President of the Technology in Business Association (TIBA) at Columbia University, I have had the privilege of leading a team of 11 talented individuals in organizing impactful events that connect students with invaluable business opportunities. My leadership tenure has been defined by strategic planning, team collaboration, and the creation of meaningful experiences for the student community.
Key Achievements
- Strategic Leadership:
- Designed and implemented TIBA’s strategy to foster connections between students and industry leaders.
- Managed a dedicated team to deliver high-quality events tailored to student interests and career aspirations.
- Creating Networking Opportunities
- Successfully hosted a diverse array of events, including panels, site visits, and workshops.
- Bridged the gap between students and professionals by facilitating direct interactions and networking opportunities.
Highlights
Product Management Panel:
- Date: November 15th, 2024
- Details: A panel discussion featuring industry leaders:
- Glo Robinson (HBO)
- Sabrina Gheissari (JPMorgan Chase & Co.)
- Kevin Heery (Priceline)
- Topics Covered: Career paths, essential skills for success, and strategies for overcoming challenges in product management.
- Impact: Students gained actionable insights into thriving in product management roles and explored opportunities within the field.
Ben Jakob Zulechner on LinkedIn: #productmanagement #networking #careergrowth
Site Visit to Celonis:
- Date: Dezember 4th, 2024
- Location: One World Trade Center, NYC
- Details: Organized a visit to Celonis, a leading German process mining company, where participants:
- Learned about process mining’s role in uncovering inefficiencies, improving performance, and tracking ESG goals.
- Engaged with EY consultants to understand the transformative applications of Celonis software in operations management.
- Acknowledgments: Special thanks to Sarah Polech for her instrumental role in coordinating the visit.
- Significance: This marked the fourth event under my leadership, showcasing TIBA’s commitment to exposing students to cutting-edge business technologies and practices.
Ben Jakob Zulechner on LinkedIn: #processmining #technologymanagement #leadership #columbiauniversity…
Team Contributions
I am incredibly proud of the collaborative spirit within TIBA. The successes of our initiatives were made possible through the dedication of my team members:
- Andres Velasquez
- Carolina Granaci
- Vanshika Agarwal
- Shivank Pahwa
- Lelani Pacific-Jack