How a QA Professional with 17+ Years of Experience is Transitioning into AI & ML
I am Radha Lavanya from Texas, and I work at Match.com. I am currently pursuing the Post Graduate Program in AI & Machine Learning: Business Applications from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas. It has been more than four months since I started this program. I am an engineering graduate with over 17 years of experience in QA and automation. As the world continues to evolve, AI and ML have become integral to professional growth. I have always been curious about learning new technologies, and this program caught my attention, motivating me to enroll. So far, my experience has been positive, with well-structured recorded videos, online classes, and assignments. I have gained good knowledge in Python, data analysis, and data manipulation. I hope this program creates a significant positive impact on my career.
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Radha Lavanya kakarlapad
Qa Engineer , Match
25th Mar 2026
"Gained a solid understanding of AI and ML concepts for career growth."
I work as a Technical Architect and recently completed the Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications. Technology is moving towards AI and ML, and learning the relevant concepts is helpful for career growth. The content, learning materials, case studies, faculty, projects, mentorship, program office, and learning support were all very helpful. I gained a solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts, which has helped me stay current with the latest developments in the field.
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Rajeev Devulapally
,
19th Mar 2026
"The content was extensive, detailed, and relevant, enhancing my efficiency in my current job."
I am a manager and technical staff engineer at a leading semiconductor manufacturing company, and I recently completed the Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications. I hold a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering with over 10 years of industry experience. As the industry grows more into AI and ML hardware and software, I wanted to understand the basics of AI and ML and learn how to use those skills in my day-to-day job. My learning experience was great. The content was extensive, detailed, and relevant. This program helps me become more efficient in my current job by allowing me to use Python and AI and ML techniques for data analysis.
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Palak Ambwani
Engineering Group Lead, New Platform Selection And Development , Intel Corporation
19th Mar 2026
"Self-paced learning with accessible recordings and helpful staff enhanced my AI course experience."
I work in software development and recently completed the Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications. We use a ton of AI tools, and I wanted to understand the basics and applications better. What I liked most was the self-paced learning with the ability to access old recordings, along with the helpful staff. My key takeaways were Python usage, ML models, and AI basics. This program has been a useful addition to my skill set.
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Chaitanya B Maddineni
, Walmart
19th Mar 2026
"The comprehensive curriculum and expert faculty boosted my confidence in AI-centric projects."
I am Sudhakar, a Cyber Security Analyst, and I recently completed the Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications. My core motivation was to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. I chose this program for its comprehensive curriculum and the reputation of the faculty, aiming to deploy AI solutions effectively in my current role. The curriculum was well-structured, covering everything from foundational statistics to advanced Deep Learning. The hands-on projects and mentorship sessions were particularly helpful in bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. I gained a solid command of Python, Machine Learning algorithms, and Neural Networks. This program has given me the confidence and technical expertise to take on more AI-centric projects and has opened up new opportunities for growth within my organization.
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Sudhakara Raju
Atlassian , Austin
12th Mar 2026
"Learned Data Analytics and ML fundamentals to enhance my software engineering career."
I am Hagos Haile, and I work as a lead software engineer. I recently completed the Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications. My motivation was to add AI and ML fundamentals to my software engineering career. Through the program, I learned Data Analytics and ML fundamentals, which have helped me understand the latest concepts in the field.
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Hagos Bezabh Haile
Jpmchase , Oak Leaf
18th Jan 2026
"The program exceeded my expectations, covering vital concepts with real-world applications."
I am Celsio Cosme from Luanda, Angola, currently working as a Senior Data Analyst in Oil and Gas operations. I decided to upskill to better meet the demands of my daily activities. My core motivation was the rapid evolution across all professional fields, especially in data. The Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Business Applications was above my expectations. The program is well-structured, covering vital concepts with use cases aligned with real-world needs. The faculty and mentors are highly experienced, and the Program Manager was present at all times. The top skills I acquired were Statistics, ML development, optimization and deployment, Deep Learning, NLP and Generative AI, and AI project management. I now feel much more confident in developing advanced data analyses and structuring AI projects.
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Celsio Willian Cadia Cosme
Unitel Sa , Belas
12th Jan 2026
An invaluable investment that equips you with essential AI/ML skills for career success
I highly recommend the Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The investment of time and money proved to be well worth it, as the skills and knowledge I gained became invaluable assets to my professional career.
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Victor J Plata Mazzotti
Vp Of Engineering , Txm Telecom Solutions
3rd Oct 2024