Meet the Class of 2017: Zachary Prabhu

As the days grow sunnier, it means many graduate students will begin the long march to the convocation stage later this year. Each year different students take on a number of leadership roles in the Schulich community that have a direct impact on the quality of experience each grad student has during their time here.

This interview series will provide insight about students’ extracurricular leadership, professional achievements, and personal reflections.

– Frank Paul, Graduate Business Council President, MBA candidate, 2017

Class of 2017 Profile: Meet Zachary Prabhu, MBA Candidate

Part 1: Quick Stats

Age: 28

Hometown: Mumbai, India

Undergraduate School and Degree: Mumbai University, Software Engineering

Community Work and Leadership Roles: President of Schulich Finance Association (SFA), Graduate Ambassador, GBC Buddy Program participant

Part 2: Business Education & Achievements

Q: Where did you work before coming to Schulich?
A: Accenture and KPMG

Q: Where will you be working after graduation?
A: I’ll be working at Deloitte in M&A Advisory

Q: Which academic or extracurricular achievement are you most proud of during your MBA?
A: As SFA President I am able to help students make career choices, and that’s incredibly helpful and important.

Q: Which professional achievement are you most proud of in your career?
A: Transitioning from Technology to Finance before an MBA – In India it can be incredibly difficult to make the transition without the degree in the industry you want to work in.

Q: What did you enjoy most about Schulich?
A: Professional development – it teaches you to work on yourself and not just to focus on academics. You realize through your teamwork and community endeavors exactly where you need the most improvement.

Q: What was the most challenging thing about your MBA?
A: I realized that I can suck at something that I thought I was good at. I thought I could lead a team effectively; however, there’s no cookie cutter recipe for guaranteed success. Leading a diverse group and identifying others’ strengths can be tricky.

Q: Who would you most want to thank for your success?
A: Family first!