I am deeply grateful and excited to share that I have officially graduated from the University of Cambridge, Cambridge Judge Business School, after completing the full time MBA programme.
To have studied at the same university where Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking, and Srinivasa Ramanujan once walked the halls has been nothing short of a dream.
As a science student years ago, I remember being fascinated by the discovery of DNA by Watson and Crick, which took place in Cambridge. In 2023, sitting at The Eagle, the very pub where they announced their findings, felt surreal.
As I reflect on this incredible journey at one of the top business schools in the world, I carry with me 3 things that truly defined my year:
Real world consulting experience
In just one year, I had the opportunity to work on 5 consulting projects —
1) The Cambridge Venture Project (CVP) with a market research firm
2) The Global Consulting Project (GCP) with Novartis
3) A 12-week full-time summer internship with the NHS England
4) An i-Teams project centred on a novel diagnostic test
5) A Concentration project with Johnson & Johnson
From market entry to innovation strategy, each project let me apply what I was learning in real time. The intensity, the collaboration, and the challenge of solving real-world problems made it all worthwhile.
The power of networking
From CJBS sessions where I learned to pitch my story in 30 seconds, to University wide events where I interacted with scientists, investors, PhDs, and entrepreneurs — every conversation was a masterclass. These weren’t just networking events; they were spaces where tomorrow’s breakthroughs are being imagined today.
The tribe that made it special
My classmates — talented, curious, and kind, representing over 45 nationalities — were a constant source of learning and inspiration. Our conversations spanned industries, cultures, and worldviews.
Thanks to the College system at the University of Cambridge, I also had the chance to connect with students from across the wider university, from PhDs to data scientists and more.
Equally transformative was the learning I received from our School faculty and the incredible Cambridge Judge Business school team, who not only challenged us intellectually but also supported us with immense warmth and dedication.
The Cambridge community, both inside and beyond the classroom, is the true wealth this MBA has given me.
None of this would have been possible without the people behind me.
To my mother and father, my mother-in-law, extended family, and friends — thank you for believing in me and pushing me forward at every step.
And to my daughter Rishaali, who calls Cambridge “the Big School” — thank you for cheering me on with an “all the best” before every assessment, and for your endless love and patience.
I hope you grow up knowing how important it is to dream boldly and chase those dreams with everything you’ve got.
