I was born in Buffalo, NY, and grew up in the surrounding Western New York area. In 2019, I moved to Pennsylvania to attend Lehigh University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics with a double major in Supply Chain Management and Management Consulting. Following graduation, I began my professional career at Air Products, holding positions in logistics and materials management. During my time there, I applied my technical expertise in Excel, SAP, SQL, and Qlik Sense to uncover data-driven insights and support strategic decision-making. I led multiple initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility, drive cost savings, optimize inventory levels, and improve process efficiency. While at MIT, I aim to develop a deeper understanding of complex scenarios within supply chain and how to best promote agility in ambiguous situations. I plan to leverage my experience to develop supply chain networks and promote organizational efficiency. Outside of work, I enjoy watching sports, playing poker, cycling, and exploring new cultures via traveling.

Howdy! I am a Texas A&M graduate that is a globally minded professional with a background in data analysis and operations. I enjoy building efficient, scalable systems and tools that drive process improvement and deliver actionable insights. I’m passionate about solving complex problems, creating value through data, and working across cultures to make a meaningful impact.

Shrivats Agarwal brings over five years of experience optimizing technology and business processes across the financial services and retail sectors. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Lehigh University, he joined Ernst & Young’s Technology Consulting group in the New York City Metropolitan area. He supported major financial institutions on large-scale technology initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and driving digital transformation. His work spanned conducting an IT strategy assessment for a major insurer, developing and scaling a bank’s loan forgiveness process, and managing technology delivery for a post-acquisition digital integration at a leading bank. He also worked at EY Canada as a Senior Consultant, where he developed a Joint Technology Operating Model for a major Canadian fuel and convenience retailer.

Shrivats is excited to begin a new chapter of his career at MIT’s Supply Chain Management Program. He aspires to blend analytical rigor with structured problem-solving to build systems that are efficient, adaptive, and people focused. In his free time, Shrivats enjoys playing golf and squash, learning Mandarin, and solving crossword puzzles!

Nadia Assegaf is a passionate procurement professional with over nine years of experience at IBM, where she developed deep expertise in end-to-end procurement operations. Her career has spanned managing complex data center requests, overseeing MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) purchases for clients across diverse industries, and leading bidding and contract negotiations with suppliers throughout the Indonesian market.

At IBM, Nadia also demonstrated leadership capabilities, managing an eight-member regional procurement team across Southeast Asia, driving operational efficiency and collaboration within a cross-cultural environment.

Her dedication to procurement excellence and curiosity for broader strategic impact have brought her to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she is expanding her perspective to encompass the full spectrum of supply chain management—from procurement strategy and operations to analytics, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Nadia is an active writer and contributor to The Jakarta Post, sharing thought-provoking insights on technology, innovation, and procurement trends that shape Indonesia’s economic landscape. She is also deeply committed to education and social contribution: as a volunteer mathematics teacher for Yayasan Rumah Yatim (Orphanage Foundation), her dedication was formally recognized by IBM through the Volunteer Badge of Contribution (see credential: https://www.credly.com/badges/5ab42265-c7ae-4b59-8d98-b82734a487f7/linked_in_profile)

I obtained my bachelor’s degree in finance from Xavier University prior to earning a CPA certificate for accounting courses at Northwestern University. In my most recent role with retail, ecommerce, and manufacturing operations, I led post-acquisition integrations and managed the implementation of the company’s first ERP. I also have experience working with strategic and private equity firms for financial due diligence reviews and I have held a variety of roles in banking, including in the areas of treasury management and enterprise risk. Working with teams across departments and companies inspired me to broaden my understanding of supply chain management and optimization for complex businesses – I began this journey with the MicroMasters courses on EdX and I am excited to continue learning at MIT!

Larissa is a passionate leader dedicated to helping others. With over five years of experience in production, demand, and material planning across multiple industries, she has been recognized for her ability to create and maintain efficient processes. She particularly excels at applying her logical reasoning and creativity to solve complex challenges. Her most recently held position was in the food industry, where she managed production and strategy involving numerous co-packers, in addition to working closely with Sales regarding branded and private label demand. Outside of her professional interests, Larissa enjoys fantasy books, live music, and pickleball.

Hello MIT! I’m Bhavya from Punjab, India, and I’m thrilled to be joining the SCMr program. I bring over three years of professional experience in supply chain management at EY, where I focused on supply chain analytics – including post-close synergy analysis, Day-2 supply chain design, network optimization, and change impact assessments among other things. I hold a BTech in Industrial and Production Engineering from NIT Jalandhar. Outside of work, I enjoy connecting with people, reading, and exploring new places. I’m excited to build meaningful relationships and make the most of all that MIT and the Greater Boston area have to offer!

I was previously an Inventory Analyst for Target, working in apparel, kid’s toys, and most recently holiday products. While in my role I had my hands in many parts of the industry, including inventory management, sourcing, demand planning, network capacity, and vendor management. I have a passion for Global Supply Chain Strategy that came from my study abroad semester in Vienna, Austria where I was first exposed to what it means to work cross-culturally. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, fitness classes, walking around places I’ve never been, and learning new things.

Hi, I’m Ben Cutler, a technology consultant with over four years of experience at Accenture, where I’ve supported clients across industries in leveraging data and analytics to drive better business outcomes. Coming from Philadelphia, I’ve been leading a team focused on optimizing telecom infrastructure for a major U.S. provider. I hold a degree in Industrial Engineering and Information Sciences from Penn State and am passionate about applying analytics to real-world supply chain challenges—particularly those involving the critical infrastructure that supports our communities. Outside of work, I enjoy snow skiing, playing soccer, and flying drones, and I’m currently training for the Cambridge Half Marathon in November. I’m thrilled to be joining the MIT SCM community and look forward to learning and collaborating with such a talented and diverse cohort.

Passionate supply chain scientist with five years of extensive experience across diverse industries, including Retail, Mining, Oil, CPG, Textile, and Pharmacy. I specialize in developing end-to-end solutions that transform insights into actionable outcomes by integrating expertise in data science, supply chain management, and full-stack development. My research interests focus on Sequential Decision Analytics and Stochastic Optimization applications in Supply Chain.