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The Zero-Trust Architect
Akshay Annappayya Ganiga (MSIT '24) applies the technology, business, and leadership training from the MSIT program to help organizations navigate the perilous intersection of AI and cybersecurity.Nov 7, 2025
Bringing Tech to Knee Rehab
Vidhi Gondalia (MSIT ‘24) leans on her MSIT education as founder of CuraFitt, a wearable device that helps patients do physical therapy correctly at home.Oct 8, 2025
Understanding IT, AI, and the Law
Glynna Christian's introduction to teaching in MSIT will focus extensively on AI and what IT professionals need to understand about its legal complexities.Sep 24, 2025
Navigating the AI Landscape as a CTO
Naveed Asem (MSIT '14) explains how AI is changing what it means to be a chief technology officer and how he's preparing MSIT students to lead organizations in the future.Aug 12, 2025
Building an Appreciation for Enterprise Architecture
MSIT students reflect on the program's newest course and how it impacted their understanding of how to align business goals with IT capabilities.Jul 28, 2025
Applying MSIT Lessons to the American Dental Association
Phil Kanellopoulos (MSIT '25) explains why he turned to the MSIT program and how what he learned in the program relates to his work as the manager of business intelligence.Jul 15, 2025
Ameet Mallik Shares Lessons That Shaped His Innovation
During his June 16 speech at the 2025 PhD Hooding and Master’s Recognition Ceremony, Mallik credited lifelong learning, purpose, relationships, and balance as keys to his success.Jun 17, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Matthew Skaruppa Highlights Fear, Compulsion, and Love in Graduation Speech
Skaruppa, the CFO of Duolingo, and Dean Christopher Schuh spoke at the 2025 Undergraduate Convocation on June 16.Jun 17, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
A Trusting Name
Yashas Vishwas (MSIT '23) was born for a career in AI-driven cybersecurity. Discover why — and how the MSIT program helped him get there.May 20, 2025
AI Among Top Questions from Prospective MSIT Students
Associate Director Stephen Dowling shares how the program is preparing students to understand AI and help lead organizations.May 7, 2025
Building Trust with Cybersecurity Minor
The MSIT cybersecurity minor is training students to help organizations understand how to keep their data secure.Apr 23, 2025
Matthew Skaruppa, Ameet Mallik to Speak at 2025 Graduation Ceremonies
On June 16, Skaruppa and Mallik will address graduates at the McCormick Undergraduate Convocation and PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony, respectively.Apr 22, 2025|from Northwestern Engineering News
Tinkering to Become a Tech Leader
For Brent Wilkinson (MSIT ‘16), cybersecurity went from avoiding sibling scorn to protecting a major insurance company’s sensitive data.Apr 15, 2025
Benefitting from an Independent Project
Shraddha Ravishanker (MSIT '24) shares how developing sustainable cloud architecture with AWS in MSIT prepared her to work as a senior consultant at Deloitte.Apr 2, 2025
AI's Role in Business in 2025
Rohit Verma (MSIT '99), president and CEO of Crawford & Company, shares his perspectives on the role artificial intelligence will play in business in 2025.Mar 25, 2025
