Sujaan’s Journey: From ArtSciLab at UT Dallas to a Business Analyst

Sujaan’s journey at ArtSciLab proved to be a transformative experience, offering him a unique platform to develop his skills. Joining as a lab manager and research assistant, Sujaan ran the weekly Friday watering hole events from August 2022 to May 2023, demonstrating his ability to take on responsibility and manage critical aspects of the lab’s operation. This helped him network with professionals and even strengthened his project management skills, which he continues to apply in his job role to this day.

Driven by a goal-oriented mindset team at ArtSciLab, Sujaan embraced the opportunity to collaborate across different departments, learning the importance of teamwork and establishing a robust professional network with individuals from diverse fields. This exposure to varied perspectives and the chance to engage with seasoned professionals laid the groundwork for his personal and professional development.

Sujaan is currently positioned as a business analyst at Travis County in Austin. He navigates through a dynamic environment in a team of 40, where he plays a crucial role in analyzing past budgets and creating new ones for different departments. His time at the ArtSciLab, under the mentorship of Professor Kathryn and Roger, and the group meetings and weekly agenda setting, significantly boosted his confidence and equipped him with invaluable soft skills. These experiences have proven to be pivotal in his current role, helping him navigate real-world challenges with ease and proficiency.