From UMBC to AI Innovation - Harish’s Data Science Success Story

11/09/2025 27 min Temporada 5
From UMBC to AI Innovation - Harish’s Data Science Success Story

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Episode Synopsis

In this inspiring episode of UMBC Mic’d Up Podcast, host Dennise Cardona, M.A. sits down with Harish Reddy Manyam, M.P.S. '24, a graduate of UMBC’s Data Science program. Harish shares his remarkable path from arriving in the U.S. with nothing but a dream to becoming an AI governance advisor and healthcare data scientist. He reflects on: • Early struggles as an international student • Key milestones: internships, research, and graduate assistantship • Publishing research with UMBC faculty • Building a no-code AI chatbot with real-world impact • Winning entrepreneurial competitions and launching a startup through BW Tech at UMBC • How UMBC’s supportive community and hands-on learning shaped his confidence and career Harish’s story is one of resilience, community, and the power of preparation meeting opportunity. 👉 Learn more about UMBC’s Data Science MPS program here: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/data-science/ #UMBCMicdUp #DataScience #AI #InternationalStudents #UMBC #GraduateSchool #HealthcareAI #Entrepreneurship #AIChatbot #StudentSuccess

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