The Spring End-of-Year Spotlight Alumni Event for the MTSU Data Science programs is a celebration of student achievement, alumni success, and the strength of our MTSU data science community. In April, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered to network, socialize and recognize this year’s achievements.
The highlight of this event is the focus on 5 Spotlight MTSU Data Science alumni. Each alumnus is a perfect example of the various career paths one can take with a degree in data science, and they all had unique and insightful perspectives to share. Andrea DuBois (class of 2024) shared how she built the data infrastructure at MCT Group and leads IT projects involving AWS, Snowflake, and predictive modeling. Armia Habib (class of 2022) described his role at One to One Health, where he builds AI-powered tools and live dashboards to support medical teams. Devin Hill (class of 2023), who pivoted from a decade in heavy machinery, now serves as a Data/AI Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton and contributes to cutting-edge R&D projects in space technology. Rob Mepham (class of 2022) chronicled his rapid growth at American Family Insurance, progressing from intern to full Data Scientist. Ryan Tran (class of 23) highlighted his work at Bridgestone Americas, where he designs cloud-based ETL systems and monitoring tools using AWS technologies. Thanks to these alumni, this event was more than a celebration; it was a bridge between past and present, connecting students with alumni who once sat in the same classrooms.
To end the year, we also showcased current students that participated in the prestigious Christy Houston Foundation internships. These paid data science internships allow our students to apply their data science skills to real-world data while also supporting local non-profit organizations. Finally, we announced the 3 data science students who each received the $3,000 Steve and Kathy Anderson Scholarship!
From insightful conversations to networking opportunities, the annual Data Science Spotlight Alumni Event is the perfect way to celebrate the end of another academic year while also looking forward to the exciting possibilities ahead. We are grateful for the continued support from our MTSU Data Science alumni and their willingness to return, share their journeys, and invest in the next generation of MTSU Data Science students!