Florida Tech Alumni Association#Panther4Life

I am originally from Bangladesh, and I have built my career in the U.S.A. from scratch with satisfying quick success in my line of work. Bangladesh is well-known for its six disciplined seasons and naturally preserved prominent rainforest - Sundarbans - with the presence of the Royal Bengal Tigers. Bangladesh is also known for its richness in food; hence, I am quite the cook. My country celebrates tons of fun festivities that involve bringing families together and is one of the top exporters to the U.S.A.

I received my master's degree in business administration in marketing and had my research paper published with CBERUK & in ResearchGate in 2019. With extensive professional hands-on experience in the business field and excellent academic results, I am currently pursuing a DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration) at the Florida Institute of Technology. While I take my work and academics seriously, I am a goofball at heart! I'm a proud Dog mom! My furbabies fill my life. I am a fan of all types of music. You can often find me humming lyrics to myself. I love to dance and enjoy bowling in my spare time. I am a big fan of diversity and proud to be multi-lingual. I am always passionate about learning new cultures and their languages.

I'm Adel Siraeva, a first-year Mechanical Engineering student from Russia, now pursuing my studies in the United States. My passion for engineering ignited during my senior year of High School in New York. I am the Media Chair within AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) at Florida Tech. As part of the AIAA Panther Rocketry Team, I'm deeply involved in building, launching, and recovering high-powered rockets for the NAR Competition. In addition to my extracurricular involvement with AIAA, I'm also engaged in research at the Autonomy Lab. Here, I explore autonomous technologies in space and aerial systems, delving into optimal navigation and control. Outside of my academic endeavors, I like playing volleyball, going to the beach, reading, and talking with my family.

I am Diego Garcia, an MBA student from Barranquilla, Colombia. I participated in the Florida Tech Baseball Program for four years. Now, I am pursuing my master's degree and focusing on job opportunities in the United States. During my time as a student-athlete, I have built important relations and learned from many different cultures. The significant experiences at Florida Tech have developed my personal and professional career. I am passionate about sports, learning new skills, and eating lots of good food. My academic journey has equipped me with strong management and leadership skills. I am eager to contribute to projects that challenge me to think critically and strategically. I face my challenges with a positive attitude. My goal is to keep improving experiences and skills to make meaningful impacts in the future.

I’m Kaitlyn Pittman, a first-year student majoring in forensic psychology. I was born and raised in the Great Lakes State, Michigan. I enjoy reading classics, especially Pride and Prejudice as well as true crime. In high school, I was the senior class vice president, school ambassador, and a member of the National Honor Society. Florida Tech is allowing me to pursue my dream career which is to become an FBI agent one day.

I'm Khaled Al-Khateb, and I'm from Syria. I am currently pursuing a degree in aviation management at Florida Tech. I am passionate about aviation and dedicated to building a successful career. In addition to my studies, I'm also an active member of the Chi Phi fraternity; I have developed my leadership skills and commitment to service through various initiatives and events. My involvement has taught me the importance of teamwork, resilience, and building meaningful relationships.

My name is Lana Ammash, I was born in Beirut, Lebanon. I moved to Florida last year. I am a student-athlete, playing basketball and studying Clinical Psychology at Florida Tech. I am a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society. Being a student-athlete allowed me to manage my time and focus on my main values. I joined the Model United Nations program and that allowed me to enhance my public speaking skills since I had to attend a Final Conference. In addition, I attended a leadership program at Yale that strengthened my leadership and teambuilding skills. In the future, I plan on becoming a sports psychologist. Outside of school, work, and basketball, I enjoy the beach, nature, and exploring new places with my friends.

I am Michelle Arubi, an international student from Lagos, Nigeria. I got my B.S in Computer Science from Florida Tech in 2021 and moved to the west coast for work. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in computer science at Florida Tech, focusing on generative chatbot AI in web application development. Outside of school, my hobbies include traveling—I enjoy exploring new places and learning about different cultures—painting, reading novels, and attending concerts. In the future I hope to establish a foundation that offers computer programming classes to underprivileged youths in Nigeria.

My name is Mireia Jover Camps. I am an international student from Barcelona, Spain, majoring in Aviation Management with Flight. I am currently a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Women in Aviation, and Alpha Eta Rho, a professional aviation fraternity. I aspire to become an airline pilot and fly internationally all around the world. My hobbies outside of school include traveling, roller skating, skiing, reading, and hanging out with my friends.

I am Tanveer Syed. I am a doctoral candidate in STEM Education at Florida Tech. I am a Bangladeshi student born and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I studied for five years in England (the University of Leeds and the University of Bradford) and about two years at George Washington University when I came to the United States in 2014. I am a legally blind student researching what improvements could be made to virtual reality technology for better educational purposes for the visually impaired. I used to produce music and played county cricket for Yorkshire, and I am looking to see if I can do something in voice acting.