Anastasia Papadimitriou, MMAI’25
“AI moves fast, and I wanted to know how to keep up with it.”
- Based in: Toronto
- Current role: Product Analyst, Digital & Mobile, MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment)
- Previous education: University of Toronto, Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering)
- Advice for future MMAI students: “Go in with clear goals of what you want to get out of the program, but at the same time, make sure that you are open to new opportunities that might come out of it. You never know what you’re going to learn, what’s going to resonate with you, or who you’re going to meet. Stay curious and have an open mind.”
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Anna Hannem, MMAI’25
“I built a strong foundation of knowledge, and I gained credibility.”
- Based in: Toronto
- Current role: Vice President, Data Risk Management
- Previous education: Executive Master of Business Administration, Rotman School of Management; Honours Bachelor of Science (Behavioural Sciences), McMaster University
- Advice for future MMAI students: “If you’re early in your career, take a little bit of time to make sure that this is the path you want to pursue, because it is an investment. And if you’re already at a higher level, but you want to gain that hands-on knowledge and credibility, I highly, highly recommend it. It will substantiate what you feel like you’re missing.”
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Naevin Abeyasekara, MMAI’24
“You really learn to grow fast and adapt to things quickly.”
- Based in: Toronto
- Current role: Manager, Data Intelligence and Business Initiatives, Global Transaction Banking, RBC Capital Markets
- Previous education: Honours Bachelor of Science (Finance, Management and Accounting), University of Nottingham
- Advice for future MMAI students: “Don’t be afraid to start. You will figure out how to manage your time as you progress through the program. Not only that, but you will grow your career without pausing it. You will stretch your capabilities more than you thought possible.”
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