Alumni | Snider Consulting Group

Harrisen Cefalu-Schwartz

Class of 2026

Majors: Finance, Operations Management & Business Analytics

Business Analyst, Capital One

Harrisen Cefalu-Schwartz was a vice-chair on the board of trustees and a principal consultant for Snider Consulting Group. He joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5.

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Sebastian Decady

Class of 2026

Majors: Finance, Economics

Sebastian Decady was a consultant for Snider Consulting Group. He joined in Spring 2024 as part of Cohort 8.

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Angela Luo

Class of 2026

Majors: Information Systems

Business Analyst, Capital One

Angela graduated with a B.S. in Information Systems and a minor in Statistics. She joined Snider Consulting Group in Fall 2023 as part of Cohort 7. She was a member of the Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH) program in Cohort 1, Alpha Kappa Psi, and Omicron Delta Kappa.

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Christopher Yeh

Class of 2026

Majors: Information Systems, Supply Chain Management

Business Analyst, Capital One

Christopher graduated with a B.S. in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. He joined Snider Consulting Group in Fall 2023 as part of Cohort 7. He was also a member of Cohort 41 within the QUEST Honors Program.

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Faith LeBrun

Class of 2026

Majors: Information Systems

Associate Product Manager, Capital One

Faith graduated with a B.S. in Information Systems. She joined Snider Consulting Group in Fall 2022 as part of Cohort 5 and served as a Principal Consultant. She was a member of the inaugural cohort of the Interdisciplinary Business Honors Program (IBH) and an inaugural fellow of the Smith Business Leadership Fellowship (SBLF).

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Krushi Shah

Class of 2026

Majors: Computer Science, Finance

Software Engineer, Bloomberg

Krushi graduated with a double major in Computer Science and Finance. She joined Snider Consulting Group in Fall 2023 as part of Cohort 7. She was also a member of Cohort 1 in the Interdisciplinary Business Honors (IBH) program and a Banneker/Key Scholar.

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Melanie Hwan

Class of 2026

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Associate Consultant, Mastercard

Melanie graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Information Systems and a minor in Business Analytics. She joined Snider Consulting Group in Fall 2023 as part of Cohort 7 and served as a Principal Consultant. She was also a member of QUEST Honors Cohort 41, Omicron Delta Kappa, the College Park Scholars International Studies Program, Sophomore Finance Fellows, and the Smith Business Leadership Fellows.

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Nikhil Kurian

Class of 2026

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Associate, Alpine Rewards

Nikhil graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Information Systems. He joined Snider Consulting Group in Spring 2024 as part of Cohort 8 and served as a Principal Consultant. He was also a member of the QUEST Honors Program and the Smith Business Leadership Fellows.

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Pranav Avula

Class of 2026

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Finance Technology Analyst, Deloitte

Pranav graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Information Systems from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. He joined Snider Consulting Group in Spring 2024 as part of Cohort 8.

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Shubham Bhatnagar

Class of 2026

Majors: Computer Science

Software Engineer, Scale AI

Shubham graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Computational Finance. He joined Snider Consulting Group as a member of Cohort 9 in the Fall of 2024. He was also a member of the QUEST Honors program in Cohort 43 and the Public Leadership Scholars program.

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Sriya Sogal

Class of 2026

Majors: Computer Science, Public Policy

Technical Consultant, Appian

Sriya graduated with a double major in Computer Science and Public Policy. She joined Snider Consulting Group in Spring 2024 as part of Cohort 8 and served as a Principal Consultant.

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Carter Gibson

Class of 2026

Majors: Mechanical Engineering

Technology Consultant, EY

Carter graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He joined Snider Consulting Group in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5. He was also a participant in the Carillon Living and Learning Community.

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Matthew Weirich

Class of 2025

Majors: Electrical Engineering

Patent Agent, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP

Matthew Weirich was a vice-chair on the board of trustees and a principal consultant for Snider Consulting Group. He joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5.

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Vincent Yu

Class of 2025

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Business Analyst, Capital One

Vincent was a Principal Consultant for the Snider Consulting Group, having joined in Fall 2022 as part of Cohort 5. He pursued a BS in Finance and Information Systems and was a member of the QUEST Honors Program Cohort 40.

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Kiran Vepa

Class of 2025

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte

Kiran Vepa was a Principal Consultant for the Snider Consulting Group, where she also served as Director of Recruitment and Director of Community Development. She joined SCG in Spring 2023 as part of Cohort 6.

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Angie McGonigle

Class of 2025

Majors: Information Systems

Technology Analyst, Accenture Federal Services

Angie McGonigle was a Principal Consultant for the Snider Consulting Group serving as Director of Web Development and Administration. She joined as a member of Cohort 6 in Spring 2023.

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Michael Zhao

Class of 2025

Majors: Finance

Forward Deployed Engineer, Sea12

Michael Zhao was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. He joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5.

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Jessica Cerkovnik

Class of 2025

Majors: Information Systems, Operations Management & Business Analytics

Analytics and Insights Engineer, Deloitte

Jessica Cerkovnik was a Consultant for the Snider Consulting Group and she joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5.

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Adelina Seck

Class of 2025

Majors: Information Systems, Operations Management & Business Analytics

Business Analyst, Capital One

Adelina was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group.

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Peter Mitrione

Class of 2025

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Associate Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Peter Mitrione was a Consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. He joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of Cohort 5 and served as a Project Lead in the fall of 2023 before studying abroad in Rome in the spring of 2024.

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Lane Schanck

Class of 2025

Majors: Economics, Government and Politics

Associate, Bain & Company

Lane Schanck was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. She joined in the Spring of 2023 as a member of Cohort 6.

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Andrea Campos

Class of 2025

Majors: Finance

Associate Consultant, Bain & Company

Andrea Campos was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. She joined in the Spring of 2023 as a member of Cohort 6.

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Matt Ryan

Class of 2024

Majors: Finance

Associate Consultant, Bain & Company

Matt was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Snider Consulting Group. He joined as a member of Cohort 3 in the Fall of 2021.

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Miranda Chung

Class of 2024

Majors: Information Systems

Senior Investment Analyst, PGIM

Miranda Chung was a Vice-Chairman on the Board of Trustees for the Snider Consulting Group and the Director of Finance within the organization. She was a member of cohort 3, joining SCG in the Fall of 2021.

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Michael Swetz

Class of 2024

Majors: Mechanical Engineering

Analyst, Deloitte

Mike Swetz was a Vice-Chairman on the Board of Trustees for the Snider Consulting Group. He served as the head of web development and external affairs for the organization. Mike came on board SCG as a member of cohort 3 in the Fall of 2021.

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Elyana Furman

Class of 2024

Majors: Psychology, Information Systems

Technology Risk Consulting Senior Associate, RSM

Elyana Furman was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. She joined SCG as a member of cohort 3 in the Fall of 2021.

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Collin Marcian

Class of 2024

Majors: Information Systems

Senior Business Analyst, Capital One

Collin Marcian was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. He came onboard SCG as a member of cohort 4 in the Spring of 2022.

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Devin Srinivas

Class of 2024

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Senior SAP Technology Consultant, EY

Devin Srinivas was a consultant within Snider Consulting Group. Devin joined SCG as a member of Cohort 4 in the Spring of 2022.

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Diya Sinha

Class of 2024

Majors: Operations Management & Business Analytics, Finance

Consulting Analyst, Deloitte

Diya Sinha was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. She joined SCG in Spring 2022 as a member of cohort 4.

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Itamar Freund

Class of 2024

Majors: Finance, Information Systems

Delivery Management Engineer II, Deloitte

Itamar was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. Itamar came onboard SCG as a member of cohort 4 in the Spring of 2022.

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Jonathan Mortman

Class of 2024

Majors: Information Systems

Cyber Defense Analyst, Accenture Federal Services

Jonathan Mortman is a principal consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. He joined in the Fall of 2022 as a member of cohort 5. He was the Director of Recruitment and Client Acquisitions.

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Will Ahn

Class of 2024

Majors: Information Systems

Senior Analyst, Accenture Federal Services

Will Ahn was a consultant for the Snider Consulting Group. Will joined SCG as a member of Cohort 5 in the Fall of 2022.

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Alec Musheno

Class of 2023

Majors: Business Management, Government & Politics

Director of Data and Analytics, School Harbor

Alec Musheno was a member of SCG's Cohort 1 and served as the second Chairman of SCG's Board of Trustees. During his chairmanship, he oversaw substantial modifications to SCG's leadership structure, interview process, professional development offerings, and alumni interactions.

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Sridhar Ganti

Class of 2023

Majors: Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineer, ExxonMobil

Sridhar graduated with a B.S in chemical engineering. While at school, Sridhar did research with Dr. Wachsman’s electrocatalysis group in order to optimize ceramics development for solid oxide fuel cells. He was also a part of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EIP) honors program.

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Eunha Yim

Class of 2023

Majors: Physiology & Neurobiology

Software Engineer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Eunha graduated with a B.S. in Physiology & Neurobiology with a minor in General Business. At UMD, she was the Brand Director for Technica, a Sponsorship Organizer for Bitcamp, a Marketing Committee Member for Smith Undergraduate Student Association, an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Child Development Lab, and served as a Smith Business Minor Ambassador. She also was a Teaching Assistant for BSCI170, BSCI222, and FGSM370. Eunha was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society which engraves her name on the McKeldin Mall Fountain.

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Jessica Strongin

Class of 2023

Majors: Chemical Engineering

PhD student, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Johns Hopkins University

Jessica graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with concentrations in biomolecular engineering. While at UMD, Jessica did undergraduate research at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under Dr. Timothy Koeth, focusing on understanding materials at the extremes. She was also a teaching assistant for the QUEST Honors Program and served as an undergraduate teaching fellow for the department of chemical engineering. As a principal and Board of Trustee for SCG, Jessica’s initiatives focused on technical development of members, industry and internal club mentorship, and client recruitment.

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Ayelette Halbfinger

Class of 2023

Majors: Operations Management & Business Analytics, Finance

M.S. Candidate, Columbia University

Ayelette graduated with a B.S in Operations Management Business Analytics and a B.S in Finance from the Robert H. Smith School of Business. While at school, Ayelette served as Student Body President and conducted research under Dean Joseph Bailey about undergraduate business education programs. Ayelette was also a part of the QUEST and DCC honors programs.

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Kunal Parikh

Class of 2022

Majors: Operations Management & Business Analytics

Senior Associate Product Manager, Capital One

Kunal graduated with a degree in Operations Management & Business Analytics. While at UMD Kunal was involved with the QUEST Honors Program and Phi Chi Theta. With Snider Consulting Group, he served as a Principal Consultant for two semesters.

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Dawson Jones

Class of 2022

Majors: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management & Business Analytics

Project Manager, Strategic Projects, Compass Group USA

Dawson graduated with a dual degree in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management & Business Analytics. While at UMD, Dawson was in Public Leadership Scholars, Global Fellows, Global Consulting Fellows, and Supply Chain Consulting Fellows. During his time at UMD, Dawson interned on Capitol Hill in the U.S. House of Representatives. He also, worked as a Summer Analyst for an aerospace and defense consulting firm in D.C. the summer of his junior year.

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Joseph Houghton

Class of 2022

Majors: Business Management, Supply Chain Management

Senior Business Advisor, Rapid Finance

Joe graduated with a dual degree in Business Management and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Professional Writing. While at UMD, Joe graduated from the Business, Society, and the Economy Scholars Program, the QUEST Honors Program, the Global Consulting Fellows, the Supply Chain Consulting Fellows, was a tutor and intern at the Writing Center and was a 3-time Teaching Assistant. For extracurricular involvement, Joe served as the Vice President of Service for the Smith Undergraduate Student Association during his freshman and sophomore year, was the Vice President of the First Year Class Council, the Vice President of Communications for the Snider Professional Development Society, and also ran Campus Relations for the Maryland Student Legislature chapter of UMD.

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Natalie Hirsch

Class of 2022

Majors: Supply Chain Management, Marketing

Commercial Strategy Consultant, Deloitte

Natalie Hirsch graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business with a B.S. in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. She spent her time at UMD as President of First-Year Class Council, President and Community Service Chair of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, and co-founder/Principal Consultant of the Snider Consulting Group. She also served on Smith’s Dean’s Student Advisory Council and the inaugural Provost Student Advisory Council. Academically, Natalie was a Global Consulting Fellow and Supply Chain Consulting Fellow.

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Devin Streight

Class of 2022

Majors: Supply Chain Management, Business Management

Consultant, Deloitte

Devin graduated with a double major in Supply Chain Management and Business Management. Devin was one of the co-founders of the Snider Consulting Group, and was involved in the Supply Chain Fellows Program, as well as the Business, Society and the Economy Scholars Program. During his time at UMD, Devin had multiple internships including in BDOs consulting practice, The World Bank, Achievence Consulting, and an international hedge fund.

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Robert Koehler

Class of 2022

Majors: Accounting, Finance

Senior Staff Accountant, Corporate CFO Services

Rob graduated with a dual degree of a B.S. in Accounting and a B.S. in Finance. Rob earned his College Park Scholars citation from the Business, Society, and the Economy program sophomore year. Rob participated in two separate Finance Fellows programs, Sophomore Finance and Emerging CFOs, while at UMD. Rob was also a part of the QUEST honors program earning his citation as a part of cohort 34. Outside of class, Rob also volunteered for UMD’s VITA/TCE tax preparation site TerpTax, served as Director of Community Service for the Management and Organization Society, and worked for UMD Athletic Operations.

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Alexandra Strouse

Class of 2022

Majors: Finance, Operations Management & Business Analytics

Consultant, Alpine Rewards

Alexandra Strouse graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Operations Management & Business Analytics. She was very active in the QUEST Honors Program as a member of Cohort 33 as well as a mentor, member of the Curriculum Review Committee, and Leader of Workshop Coordinators for the QUEST Development Series, which she worked to revitalize. Outside of QUEST, she has served as a founding member and President of Club Jogging, Treasurer for Women’s Club Lacrosse, and Principal in Snider Consulting Group.

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Cameren Bruce

Class of 2022

Majors: Finance, Operations Management & Business Analytics

Senior Consultant, EY

Cameren graduated with a dual degree of a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Mathematics and a B.S. in Operations Management and Business Analytics. Cameren earned her College Park Scholars citation from the Business, Society, and Economy program in her sophomore year, and was a Teaching Assistant for the OMBA department her junior year. Outside the classroom, Cameren was an external analyst on SUSA’s Strategy and Operations Committee for the 2020 calendar year, a Principal Consultant in SCG, a Maryland Images Tour Guide, and a Recwell Fitness Instructor and performance evaluator within the Group Fitness Department.

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Dylan Fitch

Class of 2021

Majors: Communication

Senior Consultant, EY

Dylan graduated with a degree in Communication with a minor in International Development and Conflict Management. In the classroom, Dylan completed the Global Fellows program and conducted research for the Center for International Development and Conflict Management and as a Research Mentor in the First-Year Innovation and Research Experience (FIRE). While on campus, Dylan was the President of Terrapin Beats Society, UMD's DJ and music production club, as well as a Principal Consultant in Snider Consulting Group.

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Matt Leonhartt

Class of 2021

Majors: Mathematics, Finance

Actuary, MAPFRE

Matt graduated Summa Cum Laude with degrees in Mathematics and Finance. In college, he served as project lead for SCG’s first client (Maryland Impact). He also served as Vice President of the University of Maryland Actuaries club. Matt was a member of the class of 2022 Smith Sophomore Finance Fellows program and College Park Scholars Business, Society, and the Economy program. In scholars, he was one of two recipients of the Academic Achievement Award in his cohort. He also served as a tutor in the College Park Scholars Lakeland STARs program, helping develop students from local Paint Branch Elementary School.

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