By Schreyer Honors College
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Overview:
Architectural engineer turned consultant turned technology solutions engineer Brad Zanette joins the show from New York City to share his perspectives and advice for current Scholars and young alumni. Brad came to Penn State and made the most of his opportunities during his five years at University Park, earning his bachelors and masters in architectural engineering while completing several internships, including work on the earlier stages of the East Halls renovation project. One of those internships led to a full-time role at Deloitte and subsequent work at Oracle. While certainly useful for engineering Scholars, this episode is great for any Scholars who have multiple interests and want to hear unique strategies for setting themselves apart in the job search. Brad’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Brad Zanette ’18 Engineering is a lead principal solution engineer at Oracle in New York, New York (remote/occasional travel) where he helps business within the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction ("AEC") industry undergo large scale digital business transformations. Before joining Oracle in 2021, he previously worked in consulting with Deloitte and construction management with several general contractors and a subcontractor. He earned both a bachelors and masters of architectural engineering with honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2018. He's happy to discuss growing up in northeast PA, working construction, studying in China, and living in New York. Please feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn.
Episode Topic & Chapters:
00:05 Introductions and how Brad came to Penn State
01:11 Choosing and defining architectural engineering
05:17 Deloitte Leadership Development Center
06:38 Other leadership opportunities
08:41 Carefully selecting the best fitting study abroad program
11:55 The Honors Thesis
16:18 Early career and internship success
20:29 East Halls renovation project
23:05 AEC - the construction acronym at work
27:22 Consulting
34:38 Deciding to leave consulting
36:22 Construction tech
39:40 Transitioning from on-site to desk work
42:08 Continuing education and lifelong learning
44:21 Outside community and industry involvement
46:35 Resume and LinkedIn tips
50:53 Questions that should have been asked
54:17 Biggest successes and failures
57:42 Thoughts on mentorship
01:01:48 Shoutouts
01:03:31 Brad's final piece of advice
01:04:50 How to connect with Brad
01:05:05 Which Creamery Ice Cream flavor Brad would be and why + wrap up
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Industrial engineer Apoorva Mathur ’18 joins FTG from Oregon to discuss her career at the intersection of manufacturing and the transition to zero emissions vehicles. She shares how she came to Penn State, and leveraged internships in a variety of fields and clubs on campus to find her academic and career interests. Apoorva details her participation in a career rotation program at Daimler and approaches her work – from Germany to Detroit to Portland – in transitioning primarily commercial and industrial vehicles to alternative forms of zero emissions power train systems. She leads efforts in this space while also championing sustainability and women in STEM at her company and earning her masters in data analytics from Georgia Tech. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those figuring out what major they want to pursue and also those interested in manufacturing, automative, or sustainability programs. Apoorva’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Apoorva Mathur ’18 Engineering is the ESG Program Manager at Daimler Truck North America in Portland, OR where she manages the company's ESG initiatives and communication. Before joining DTNA in 2018, she previously interned at General Motors and Boeing where they grew their passion for the manufacturing industry. She earned a BS in Industrial Engineering with Honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2018. She also earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. She is also happy to speak further about emerging technologies in the automotive field and living and working globally. Please feel free to connect with her on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/apoorvamathur1/
Episode Topic & Chapters:
00:05 Introductions and why Apoorva chose Penn State
02:16 Internships galore as a Scholar
08:31 Finding your academic and career passions
12:14 Research opportunities
17:11 Campus opportunities to pursue other passions - like dance programs and SHO Time!
19:53 Why the automotive sector most resonated with Apoorva
22:18 Career entry programs like Daimler's CAReer program
27:46 Breaking down the terminology
31:09 Graduating out of the training programs
33:23 Connecting with diverse and long-tenured employees as a new employee
36:06 Transitioning to EVs, from the vehicles to the assembly
44:49 EV mythbusting
48:26 Skills for working in the EV space
52:57 Advice for Scholars whose careers will take them far beyond home
56:10 Apoorva's thoughts on mentorship
59:42 Continuing education as an alum and working professional
01:06:04 Seeking balance as a young professional
01:10:23 Unasked questions
01:13:57 Advice for women in STEM
01:22:28 Shoutouts
01:24:34 Apoorva's final piece of advice
01:27:30 Which Creamery flavor Apoorva would be and why
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
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Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Scholar Alumna and seasoned supply chain management executive Kristyn Harkins ’02 Bus joins FTG to discuss her career. Kristyn shares how her time at Penn State, from classes to clubs to her Honors Thesis, influenced her career and helped her rise through the ranks as a woman in supply chain at Johnson & Johnson. Kristyn now leads teams of thousands with responsibility for J&J’s entire supply chain in their North American med tech operations. This episode is great for any Scholar to enjoy, and especially those in business or STEM disciplines. Kristyn’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Kristyn Harkins ’02 Bus is currently the Vice President, MedTech Deliver Americas at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), leading an organization that is responsible for operations that include Distribution, Transportation, Last Mile Logistics, Customer Services & Capabilities, and several Business Excellence functions. Her team drives the Customer Experience, ensuring that Commercial go-to-market strategies & MedTech franchise requirements can be flawlessly executed. Across her more than 20 year at J&J, Kristyn has worked across the Supply Chain pillars of Plan, Source, Make & Deliver and in multiple business sectors, including Consumer Products and MedTech. She has held leadership roles in Customer Logistics, Transportation, Analytics, Planning, Sourcing, External Manufacturing, Strategy Deployment & Supply Chain Customer Solutions.
Kristyn holds a BS with Honors in Business Logistics (now Supply Chain Management) from the Penn State College of Business and a University and an MBA from Rutgers University. She is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and was recognized in 2019 with a TWIN (Tribute to Women in Industry) Award. Throughout her career, Kristyn has fostered a passion for developing future talent and increasing representation of women in the Supply Chain field. She served as the liaison for J&J with the Penn State Center for Supply Chain Research for three years, and she is currently on the Advisory Board for the University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute. Kristyn also serves as the Youth Pillar Sponsor for the J&J WiSTEM2D initiative. Kristyn lives in Flemington, NJ with her husband Tim, two sons (Aidan & Ryan), and dog (Miles). She is an avid Peloton rider and spends much of her free time cheering from the sidelines for her kids’ sporting events.
Episode Topics & Chapters:
00:05 Introduction and why Kristyn chose Penn State
01:36 Selecting supply chain as a major
03:06 Current state of supply chain jobs for grads
04:13 Using teaching experience in the workplace
06:11 The value of being involved on campus
08:13 Planning events is like small business ownership
10:52 THON
12:51 The Honors Thesis!
15:29 Co-ops and first jobs after college
17:27 Advice for current Scholars and new grads
20:24 Entry-level supply chain roles
23:18 Continuing curiosity and education while working full time
26:22 Moving up while staying at one firm
29:44 Transitioning from leading one team to the next
32:10 Building relationships with outside partners, vendors, etc.
35:25 Rising to overseeing continental level division
37:45 Kristyn explains her job title and responsibilities
39:42 Addressing "last mile" challenges
42:19 Thinking like an executive
44:53 Navigating the pandemic
48:15 Dealing with sales and divestitures
50:47 Balancing work and family
57:50 Getting involved in your industry
00:17 One company careers
01:03:34 The future of supply chain and skills Scholars can focus on
01:07:01 Unasked questions
01:08:32 Biggest successes and failures
01:10:45 Thoughts on mentorship
01:11:37 Shoutouts
01:12:56 Kristyn's final piece of advice
01:14:02 Connecting with Kristyn
01:14:28 Which Creamery flavor Kristyn would be
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
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Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Engineer Consultant Manufacturer Entrepreneur Reed Taylor ’14 Engineering joins Following the Gong from Connecticut to discuss his career story of pivoting from one role to the next, all while using his skills and experiences from being a Schreyer Scholar in Chemical Engineering. Learn how Reed went from making lifelong friends at SHO Time, participated in THON, and hit the slopes with the Penn State Ski Club before embarking on the first stages of a career in pharma, consulting, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, with a stop at Harvard Business School mixed in. Reed shares great advice for any Scholar, but especially those with an itch to constantly learn and lead new things regardless of major. Reed’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Reed Taylor ’14 is the Senior Vice President, M&A, Transformation and Strategy at Summit Wash Holdings in Norwalk, CT where he sources, researches, negotiates, and closes acquisitions of new car wash locations. He joined Summit when they acquired Soapy's Car Wash, which Reed owned with his investment partners at Saddler Capital. He also served at Vice President of Manufacturing at Spot & Tango, a human-grade pet food company, while running Soapy's Car Wash. Prior to that, he worked as Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group and Process Development Engineer at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Reed earned a BS in Chemical Engineering with Honors from Penn State’s College of Engineering in 2014. He also earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is happy to speak more about mergers & acquisitions, entrepreneurship through acquisition, finance, consulting, or biotech. Please feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn.
Episode Topic & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Coming to Schreyer from a STEM high school in VA
01:37 Experiences at SHO Time
03:10 Deciding on an engineering discipline
05:47 Penn State THON
09:00 Using club experience in your career
10:37 Penn State Ski Club
12:55 The Honors Thesis!
19:32 Job searching as an Engineering student
22:03 Insights on entry level engineering roles
26:52 Deciding to go for an MBA
30:20 Advice for b-school for non-business majors
33:43 Consulting
38:10 Pivoting to manufacturing
46:12 Reed's career in car wash ownership
51:18 Lifelong learning
55:13 External trends in the car wash sector
01:00:58 Work life balance
01:03:22 Unasked questions
01:05:52 Biggest successes and failures
01:08:26 Thoughts on mentorship
01:09:44 Shoutouts
01:10:51 Reed's final piece of advice
01:11:51 How to connect with Reed
01:12:03 Which Creamery flavor Reed would be and why / Wrap up
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
YouTube
Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
FTG goes to the animals as Jessica Greensmith ’13 Agricultural Sciences joins to talk all things zoos, conservations centers, and more! Jessica earned her BS in Animal Science with Honors in Wildlife and Fisheries with the original intention of becoming a veterinarian. Study abroad and research opportunities led her to find her path elsewhere – including ballroom dancing along the way – to working as a professional heritage interpreter at a variety of zoos and centers across the US, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom and New England. Jessica shares incredible perspectives on finding your career fit, overcoming failures and setbacks, research, and the role of volunteers in organizations like zoos. She also explains the role of zoos in the 21st century, working in a niche industry, completing fellowships and internships after college, and the power of maintaining relationships from Penn State and beyond. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those re-thinking what they wanted to be in their career, dancers, animal lovers, and those pursuing careers related to animals, non-profits and community organizations, or in smaller industries. Jessica’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Jessica Greensmith ’13 Agr is a professional heritage interpreter in Boston, MA. Over the last 10 years, she has worked for Zoos, Forest Preserve Districts and conservation organizations creatively facilitating connections between people and conservation in order to deepen understanding and encourage action on behalf of wildlife and natural places. Most recently, she was Interpretation Manager at Zoo New England in Boston, MA. She earned a BS in Animal Science with Honors in Wildlife and Fisheries from Penn State in 2013. She would love to speak further with anyone interested in Conservation Psychology, Heritage Interpretation, Environmental Education or careers in Zoos, Aquariums and Museums! Connect with Jessica at [email protected].
Episode Topic & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Defining professional interpretation
02:12 Deciding on Penn State and Schreyer
03:45 The PA Farm Show
05:02 Undergrad research to save the bees and studying abroad as an Ag major
09:34 Shifting off the pre-veterinarian path
11:11 Dealing with rejections from graduate programs
12:33 Finding balance outside the classroom with ballroom dance
15:02 The Honors Thesis!
21:31 Working at Disney's Animal Kingdom
25:20 Finding a next step after a professional internship
28:16 Developing people and presentations skills as an animal focused grad
31:45 Completing multiple fellowships and internships in a small field
36:21 Jess's experiences at different zoos
45:51 Working across teams in an organization & non-traditional events at the Zoo
48:45 Managing volunteers - like those in a student group
52:34 The role of the zoo in the 21st century
55:49 Getting a job at a zoo or a similarly niche industry
59:28 Managing breaks in your resume
01:04:00 Work life balance
01:09:20 Biggest successes and failures
01:12:35 Approaching mentorship
01:14:30 Shoutouts!
01:17:14 Final pieces of advice
01:18:02 How to connect with Jessica
01:19:28 Which Creamery flavor Jessica would be and why
01:21:46 Wrap up and final thoughts
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
YouTube
Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Adeolu Adewumi-Zer ’00 Business and Science, a global advisor, change leader, and passionate advocate for a thriving Africa joins FTG to discuss her journey from State College to Penn State to Germany, Turkey, and now Nigeria. She shares her perspectives on majoring in math and actuarial science with an international lens. Adelou provides insight into careers in consulting and in-house corporate work both in the US and abroad and transitioning from detailed STEM work to managing and leading people in complex organizations. She also shares her experiences taking the plunge to leave corporate life and start her own firm after opening a regional office for one of the largest financial firms in the world and serving on corporate and non-profit board. This episode can be helpful for any Scholar, and is a can’t miss one for any Scholar planning to major or work in a business, consulting, and/or international setting. Adelou’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Adeolu Adewumi-Zer ’00 Bus, Sci is a global advisor, change leader, and passionate advocate for a thriving Africa. Adeolu earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Actuarial Science and Mathematics with Honors, along with a Minor in Japanese, from Penn State in 2000 after growing up in State College. Adeolu built a stellar global financial services career spanning four continents. She most recently oversaw ca. EUR 500M investments across Africa as Regional Head of Mergers, Acquisitions and Transformation Africa for the Allianz Group, led Allianz Nigeria as CEO, and has now launched ZER Consulting Africa from Lagos, Nigeria, where she collaborates with development agencies, investment funds, startups, and social entrepreneurs, providing strategic guidance in executive leadership, business strategy, corporate governance, and value creation. Adeolu's passion for Africa extends beyond her professional pursuits, as she actively champions critical causes such as financial inclusion, gender equality, and quality education. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Adeolu frequently graces international conferences, sharing her dynamic insights on corporate governance, executive leadership, and gender empowerment.
Connect with Adeolu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeoluadewumi/
Episode Topic & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 How Adeolu came to Penn State and the Honors College
02:31 Selecting math-based majors in science and business
03:56 Using hard STEM skills in leadership roles
06:02 Being a Bunton Waller Scholar too
08:20 The Honors Thesis
10:01 Choosing industry over academia
11:54 Becoming a certified actuary
13:53 The B and C - study abroad and campus involvement
15:40 Using campus and family experiences as a manager and leader in industry
16:57 Coaches, sponsors, and mentors
19:57 Working in consulting
21:28 Going from consultant to corporate
23:22 Working in Europe and Africa
26:46 Opening a new office/branch for a company and resources for working moms internationally
30:19 What is Allianz
32:01 Going out on your own & starting your own firm
38:38 Facing challenging situations as a leader
40:39 Leadership skills to develop as a Scholar
42:09 Serving on corporate and non-profit boards
43:07 Time management strategies - saying yes and saying no
46:00 What the host didn't know to ask
47:38 Biggest success and failures
48:58 The responsibility of being sponsored
50:54 Shoutouts!
52:28 Final pieces of advice
53:52 How to get in touch with Adeolu
54:13 Which Creamery flavor Adeolu would be; Wrap up and final thoughts
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
YouTube
Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Alumnae Yuri Unno ’95 Behrend and Amanda Blunt ’09 Lib join Following the Gong to discuss working for major automotive companies Toyota and GM, respectively, in Washington D.C. They both share their stories of finding Penn State – Yuri as an international student, Amanda as someone from “outside Philly” – and how they found interests working in trade policy, lobbying, legal affairs, and more. Both share their insights on graduate and professional school, careers in these fields, educating government administrators and legislators, and navigating the complexities of the nation’s capital. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those interested in these topics, international students, and those who live or plan to live and work in and around DC. Both Amanda and Yuri’s bios are available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bios:
Yuri Unno ’95 Behrend is a federal lobbyist for Toyota Motor North America's Government Office in Washington, D.C., serving as the Director for Trade and Supply Chain. She is responsible for representing Toyota in front of the Administration and Congress on these issues. She earned her BA in Political Science with Honors and BA in Economics from the Penn State Behrend College. She also earned her MA from the Elliott School of International Studies at Gorge Washington University. Prior to her extensive career at Toyota, Yuri worked at a small consulting firm called G7 Group.
Amanda Blunt ’09 Liberal Arts is Counsel for Legal Affairs and Trade at Detroit-based car company General Motors's Washington, D.C. office. She is an international trade attorney for the company and, sitting in DC, works closely with the company's lobbyists in the Global Public Policy office. She also teaches international negotiations at Georgetown Law, where she earned her JD. Before joining GM in 2021 she worked at the White House for 5 years under 3 Presidential administrations at the Office of the US Trade Representative. USTR is responsible for US trade policy, including negotiating trade deals with other countries and litigating disputes at the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. While at USTR she won a case against China at the WTO, and negotiated agreements with China, the EU, Japan, and other countries as well as in international bodies like the United Nations. Prior to government service she began her career at a large law firm. She earned her BA in Political Science with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts. She likes speaking with students about law school, politics and careers in Washington, as well as international affairs and of course, trade. Her LinkedIn is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-blunt-b933317/
Episode Topic & Chapters
0:00 Introductions
00:44 Choosing Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College
03:07 Advice for Scholars finishing at a campus other than University Park
03:59 Advice for international students
04:56 Amanda's Penn State origin story
06:01 Being in a sorority as a Scholar
07:29 The Honors Thesis
09:18 Transitioning from college to industry
10:29 Deciding on law school
12:43 Staying at one company for the bulk of your career
16:09 Lobbying at various levels of government
19:29 Amanda's early career in big law and the White House
20:57 Advice for Scholars looking to work in the public sector
21:46 Working in business with a liberal arts degree
24:30 Working for a "car company" but not being a "car guy"
26:15 Being the "utility infielder" for the gov relations staff
27:17 Effectively lobbying legislators and other officials
29:13 Keeping up with the world, the industry, and the company
30:59 How Yuri and Amanda met and work together professionally
33:50 Getting involved in professional associations
36:01 Things Scholars can do now to prepare for similar careers
37:34 When to pursue graduate school
39:56 Working in government when you do or do not agree with elected leaders
40:49 Biggest success and failures
43:07 Thoughts on mentorship
44:34 Shoutouts!
45:20 Final pieces of advice
46:06 How to get in touch with Yuri and Amanda
46:23 Which Creamery flavors Yuri and Amanda would be; Wrap up and final thoughts
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
YouTube
Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Dr. Victoria Heasley ’14 Engineering, ‘18g Medicine joins Following the Gong to discuss her story and career. Victoria is a physician, professor, and engineer at the University of Cincinnati, where she supports community members and UC athletes in need of adaptive sports medicine to leave fuller, happier, and healthier lives. She explains what this field is, how she got into it, and how her experiences at Penn State – both in the College of Engineering and at the College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program – laid the foundation for her career so far. This includes out of the classroom involvement that influences community non-profit work that leverages her talents and her experience as a Disney World Cast Member. This episode is great for any Scholar, and especially those interested in athletics, engineering, and/or medicine. Victoria’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Dr. Victoria Heasley ’14 Eng, ‘18g Medicine is a physician at The University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati OH where she is an assistant professor in the departments of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering. She earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering with Honors from Penn State in 2014. She also earned her medical degree at Penn State Hershey Medical School. She is happy to speak further about her experiences in the fields of PM&R, Sports Medicine, Biomedical engineering, and her subspecialty of Adaptive Sports Medicine & Equipment. Please feel free to connect with her at her professional Instagram: @adaptivesportsdoc or via LinkedIn.
Episode Topic & Chapters:
0:00 Introductions
0:21 Choosing Penn State and the SHC
1:33 Choosing the biomedical engineering major
3:05 Out of the classroom involvement
5:10 Medical volunteerism before med school
7:44 The Honors Thesis
9:52 Working at Disney World before med school
14:35 Applying to the early assurance program at the College of Medicine
18:09 Advice for aspiring physicians for succeeding in med school
20:13 Making lifelong friendships at SHC
21:43 Third year rotations and finding a specialty for residency
23:52 Defining adaptive medicine and other terms
26:44 An "average" day as an adaptive medicine physician
29:27 Working with patients
31:17 Adding teaching into your skillset as a physician
33:54 Working with athletes and community members
37:25 Adaptive medical devices and sports equipment
40:10 Skills needed for working in adaptive medicine and devices
42:37 Volunteering in the community as an alumna and starting a non-profit
46:29 The future of adaptive sports medicine
48:28 Questions the host should have asked but did not
50:25 Reflecting on successes and mistakes
54:17 Thoughts on mentorship
56:05 Shoutouts
56:51 Victoria’s final advice
58:52 How to connect with Victoria
59:30 Which Creamery flavor Victoria would be
01:00:33 Wrap up and final thoughts
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
YouTube
Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Cybersecurity executive Atif Ghauri ’00 Business joins Following the Gong to discuss his career and advice for Scholars interested in both technical and relational leadership roles. Atif currently serves as the President of Ultraviolet Cyber after a career of increasingly senior roles in cyber security. Atif discusses his experience reluctantly coming to Penn State and then having an incredible experience in the Smeal College of Business and the Schreyer Honors College. Atif also shares insights from his career at companies like Comcast and the Herjeavec Group – led by Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec and taking control of your life and career. An overarching theme is making the shift from technical roles to the executive leadership in a business. Any Scholar can gain wisdom from this episode, and especially any interested in roles in technology and/or business. Atif’s bio is available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bio:
Atif Ghauri ’00 Bus is currently the President of UltraViolet Cyber. He is an established C-Level Executive with 20+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, serving roles as CTO, CPO, COO, and Managing Partner. He is an energetic leader, skilled team builder, strategic thinker, and adept negotiator possessing a rare combination of both high business acumen with deep technological expertise. He is an industry recognized expert in cybersecurity, sought after for speaking engagements and regularly quoted in media. He is an adjunct professor teaching at the University of Michigan, Drexel, Yeshiva, Rutgers, and Wharton School. Atif holds a patent for security analytics algorithms on embedded consumer devices monitoring user anomalies.
Prior to UltraViolet Cyber, Atif led Cyderes (formerly known as Herjavec Group) as COO. Atif was responsible for all go-to-market activities related to sales and product management. Reporting directly to CEO Robert Herjavec, he served multiple leadership roles in his tenure as CTO, CPO as well running revenue operations, marketing, human resources, M&A, legal, and product management. Prior to Cyderes, Atif was a Managing Partner at Mazars. He was the Global Cybersecurity Practice Leader, responsible for all aspects of the business from sales to service delivery.
Atif has held leadership roles for both business and technology organizations at Comcast. He was head of Business Operations for Xfinity Home. He also served as Chief Product Security Officer for the technology engineering group, where he directed all security work streams to launch next generation X1 Platform, including invention and deployment of his patented fraud detection technology operational on millions of subscriber devices. Prior to Comcast, Atif was Director of Security at Unisys, where he launched a global security practice focused in Application Security. He started his career as a Managing Consultant at IBM Global Services advising and implementing security to Fortune 100 companies. Atif received a Masters in Technology Management from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems with Honors from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business and Schreyer Honors College.
Episode Topics & Chapters:
00:00 Introductions
00:13 Choosing Penn State and the SHC
02:50 Starting a Business as a Student
05:09 Using Campus Leadership Roles in Your Career
06:55 The Honors Thesis
08:56 Job Searching as a Scholar and Being the "Strongest Athlete"
12:26 Communicating technical "jargon" to different audiences and deciding on technical vs business paths
16:22 Developing the skills and strategies to move from "techie" to leader
19:43 Making connections that lead to the Shark Tank
24:11 Parlaying connections into opportunities
26:27 Transitioning from technical to strategy and leadership roles
29:44 The importance of cyber security and the chief IT security officer role
32:16 Balancing strategy and the day-to-day
35:48 Continuing education outside of formal programs
37:35 Making challenging decisions as a leader
42:12 Developing leadership skills as a Scholar
44:33 Making the time for commitments
46:36 Work life balance as a CEO
50:14 Questions the host didn't think to ask
51:55 Reflecting on Atif's successes and mistakes
53:33 Thoughts on mentorship
55:18 Shoutouts
56:39 Atif's final advice
57:52 How to connect with Atif
58:18 Which Creamery flavor Atif would be
59:16 Wrap up and final thoughts
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
Overview:
Attorney Jack Yoskowitz ’89 Lib and soon-to-be-attorney Henry Deteskey ’21 HHD join Following the Gong’s first ever vide episode to discuss legal careers and the power of leveraging resources, connections, and networks. Jack is a partner and attorney at Seward and Kissel in New York where he works on complex litigation primarily in the financial services sector. Jack is also a longtime volunteer with the Schreyer Honors College where he began to mentor Henry, who is, at the time of publishing, nearing the end of his law school experience at Fordham. Jack and Henry discuss their respective paths to Penn State as New Yorkers and first-generation students, their experiences in the College including their thesis experiences working with psychological testing and incarcerated individuals, respectively, and life in law school and in “big law.” Any Scholar can gain wisdom from this episode, and especially any interested in legal careers. Jack and Henry’s bios are available below along with chapter markers detailing the topics discussed.
Guest Bios:
Jack Yoskowitz ’89 Lib is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Litigation Group where he specializes in complex commercial and corporate litigation and regulatory matters predominantly for financial services institutions and individuals. He graduated with a BS in Psychology with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts in 1989 and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1992.
Henry Deteskey ’21 HHD is a third-year law student at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. Upon graduation in May 2023, Henry will be starting as a first-year associate at Seward & Kissel LLP. Henry graduated with a BS in Biobehavioral Health and obtained Honors in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development in 2021. During law school, Henry has worked as an intern at the Queens District Attorney's Office, a paralegal at Schilling Law LLC, and a summer associate at Seward & Kissel. Henry is happy to speak further about going to law school straight through undergrad and being a first-generation law student. Henry's interests include blockchain, artificial intelligence, and investment management. Please feel free to connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-deteskey-8b654b19b/.
Episode Topics & Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 What brought Jack and Henry to Penn State
04:31 Jack's experiences as a Scholar in the 1980s
07:22 Henry's experiences as a recent Scholar - like working with incarcerated individuals
10:14 The Honors Thesis!
18:37 Henry's experience as a Scholar in a fraternity
20:23 All things law school - from deciding to go to succeeding through graduation
23:22 The power of connections and utilizing resources, aka, how Jack and Henry met and what it's meant to both
28:16 Advice for law students in their summer internships
32:17 The differences between trial and non-trial work
36:12 Working pro bono
37:37 What a first-year associate can expect in their job after law school
40:21 What law school is like in the 2020s
41:56 Working in business law - without majoring in a business discipline
45:30 Continuing education for attorneys
49:18 Life outside of work for lawyers & company culture at work
55:06 Thing the host didn't think to ask about law school and legal careers
59:19 Success and mistakes for Jack and Henry
01:05:03 Thoughts on mentorship
01:10:25 Shoutouts
01:12:58 Final pieces of advice for Scholars and aspiring attorneys
01:14:37 How to get in touch with Jack and Henry
01:15:13 Which Creamery flavors Jack and Henry would be
01:17:41 Wrap up and final thoughts
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Schreyer Honors College Links:
Website
YouTube
Upcoming Events
Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!
Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer
Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars
Join the Penn State Alumni Association
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Credits & Notes:
This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen '11 Lib (Schreyer), '23g Bus.
The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.
The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.
The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.
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