Adrian Enders

Pronouns:
He/Him

Undergraduate Degree & University:
UC Berkeley Economics and Data Science

What are your hobbies or interests outside of your studies?
Rowing, Cooking, Reading

What motivated you to choose the UC Berkeley Master of Analytics program?
The ability to take courses in Machine Learning and Financial Engineering with an accelerated program. Additionally, I wanted to study for another year at Berkeley with some of the best professors.

What has been the most surprising aspect of your journey so far?
The most surprising thing about my journey was how many interesting projects I took part in during my courses. I wasn’t expecting to learn so many things by building a project from scratch.

Can you share a moment when you felt most at home at Berkeley Analytics?
I felt most at home during the monthly cookie hours as I felt like the IEOR department really cared about the student body.

Have you joined any clubs or student organizations? If so, which ones and what has your experience been like?
I was on the Men’s Rowing Team at Cal already before the program. Wouldn’t pass this experience up for anything.

I was a VP of Corporate Relations for the Analytics at Berkeley Club. I enjoyed making new friends and working on making the MAnalytics community a better place.

What are your career plans after graduation? Does this match what you had hoped/envisioned when applying to the program?
My plans are to keep working at Amazon as an Economist Apprentice. Not exactly what I was looking for after the program, but I really enjoy economic research with a focus in machine learning. Couldn’t have asked for a better fitting position.

What advice would you give to prospective students considering Berkeley Analytics?
The Berkeley name carries some weight with jobs and the IEOR department allows for great flexibility in courses of study compared to other programs.

What tips do you have for newly admitted students?
Take advantage of the Berkeley name to reach out to people you normally would not. People such as professors or professionals.