About Aleksandr

Hometown: Saint Petersburg
Country: Russia
Current Position: Senior Inside Sales Representative at Veeam Software
Previous University: Saimaa University of Applied Sciences
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
Q:What do you do in your current job/what are your responsibilities?

A:I am a manager with an energy company in the commercial division. My current responsibilities involve working with potential and current clients for sales and support and require the advanced use of excel databases and models in the performance of financial analysis and modeling.

Q:What skills did you build in the D'Amore-McKim Graduate Certificate program that you are currently using on the job?

A:Great analytical and communication skills.

Q:What would you say to a colleague considering enrolling in the Graduate Certificate program?

A:Take full advantage of the program as it gives you not only the chance to get an education but also to meet new people and be a part of a fantastic university with global brand recognition – Northeastern!

Q:Why did you choose the D'Amore-McKim School of Business Graduate Certificate program?

A:The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration helped me decide which industry to pursue, what skills to develop and how to achieve key outcomes to propel my career and life.

Q:What was your biggest take-away from earning your Certificate at Northeastern?

A:The certificate gave me a huge advantage over other candidates as the MBA-level coursework was an important credential for my employer and especially, that it came from a renowned U.S. university.

Q:What are you doing now and how did the Certificate help you get there?

A:I am working for an energy company in my home country of Russia. The certificate gave me a huge advantage over other candidates as the MBA level coursework was an important credential for my employer and especially , that it came from a renown U.S. university.