Data Science & Analytics Guest Speakers & Lecturers

product management, business analytics, GenAI tools, or curriculum design

Online lecture · In-person lecture · Student organized panel/talk

1. How to break into product management 2. How to land an internship in data science 3. Overview of Technology Analyst role at major Banks, and how to transition to PM from it 4. Day of a PM in Big Tech (x2)

Online lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk · In-person lecture

SAP, Data Science, Mathematics, Python, Career Guidance for students

Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk

Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Student organized panel/talk · Career services organized panel/talk · In-person lecture

Agentic Ai, Data Science, Cloud Computing, etc.

In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk

Python in Data Science, SPSS tool for Data Analysis

Online lecture · In-person lecture · Student organized panel/talk

Students often study theory; you can provide the reality of how Fortune 500 companies actually operate. • Topic: From Shared Services to GBS: How companies move from simple cost-arbitrage to becoming value-driven "Global Capability Centers" (GCCs). • Topic: Operating Model Design: Explaining the "Build vs. Buy vs. Hybrid" decision-making process in global sourcing. 2. Digital Transformation & Future of Work This is arguably the most "in-demand" area for guest lectures. • Topic: AI & Automation in Corporate Functions: How GenAI is moving GBS beyond basic automation (RPA) to intelligent decision-making in Finance and HR. • Topic: The Digital Finance Function: Moving from record-to-report (R2R) to real-time predictive analytics. 3. Change Management & Global Leadership Consulting is as much about "people" as it is about "processes." • Topic: Leading Large-Scale Transformations: The psychology of change management when transitioning thousands of roles to a global delivery model. • Topic: Stakeholder Management: How to manage C-suite expectations and navigate corporate politics during a restructuring. 4. Specialized GBS Domains Depending on your specific project history, you can deep-dive into: • Finance Transformation: Working capital optimization, ESG reporting, and tax transparency. • Supply Chain & Procurement: Building resilient global supply chains using GBS hubs. • HR Transformation: Designing a global "Hire-to-Retire" journey in a decentralized world. 5. Career Readiness (The "Consulting Toolkit") Students are always eager to learn the "unspoken" skills of a top-tier consultant. • Topic: Structured Problem Solving: Using MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) and hypothesis-driven approaches. • Topic: Storylining & Executive Communication: How to turn complex data into a 3-slide deck for a CFO. • Topic: The Life of a Consultant: Bridging the gap between academic theory and the high-pressure environment of GBS consulting.

Online lecture

Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Data platforms, AI Agents, AI governance, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data security, Data systems, Data Products

Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk

Business Analytics Statistics Mathematics Research Methodology Quantitative Techniques for Managers Machine Learning Applications in Business Fuzzy Logic for Decision Support

Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk

Data Science, Machine Learnings, Interview Preps.

Online lecture · In-person lecture · Career services organized panel/talk · Student organized panel/talk