Careers

Join AMIS for a three-week series to support international students who are navigating the process of finding a job in the US. You'll hear from former students and career professionals on a variety of topics including networking, LinkedIn, resumes, interviewing, and American workplace culture. Breakout rooms will allow for small group discussions and feedback.

This event will be facilitated by Mitch Costley, an AMIS volunteer. Mitch Costley is an electrical engineer specializing in electric power systems. He received his bachelor's degree from Georgia Tech in Atlanta in 2008 and his PhD from Georgia Tech in 2015. He spent several years in the San Francisco Bay Area as an engineering consultant with Exponent. For the last three years, Mitch has been designing electrical power systems for a variety of applications, now working in power generation with Energy Impact Center.

Other panelists include: 

Shiva Bahrami graduated from Tech in 2018 with Master of Civil Engineering (Construction and Infrastructure Systems Engineering) and is working as a management consultant right now.

Jasiel Hernandez Garcia was born and raised in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico. He came to the US to attend Schreiner University (Kerrville, TX) with a major in Business Marketing and a minor in Management of Information Systems. During his college years he worked in the office of Career Development and the Office of Admissions. He also interned at the local Chamber of Commerce specializing in event planning and advertising. Following a call to ministry, he enrolled at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he obtained his Masters of Divinity. Ever since he has served at churches in Austin, Indianapolis, and now here in Atlanta at Central Presbyterian Church as the associate pastor for missions and engagement. 

Ashish Jain is a seasoned healthcare technology professional with over 11 years of global experience in the healthcare industry. He is very passionate about his work and is fortunate to be in an industry where they make a positive impact on people's lives. He is a curious person by nature and loves to solve problems. He enjoys data analysis and strategizing and devising feasible solutions, which is why he thoroughly enjoys his role as Manager of Strategy & Sales Operations at Elekta, a cancer solutions company.

Wenzheng (Shawn) Sun, was an international student from China. After earning his master’s degree in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech, he moved to Portland, OR and started working as a software design engineer in the test and measurement industry. Outside of work, he enjoys playing the piano and collecting wrist watches.

All International students and American friends are welcome! Invite a friend! By participating in this event, you agree to abide by our Photo Release Policy. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

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