Asian MBA Association

Avirup Das

President
adas2486@umd.edu

Avirup is currently pursuing his MBA specializing in Marketing and AI in Business. Hailing from India, Avirup has built a robust career across diverse tech sectors, leveraging his expertise in strategic execution and seamless cross-functional teamwork to drive business success. As President of the Asian MBA Association, Avirup brings together emerging leaders from across Asia, fostering collaboration, cultural exchange, and collective growth within the global business landscape. With a results-driven mindset, Avirup aims to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy to deliver measurable outcomes and lasting value.

Fun Fact

During a trip to Japan, Avirup couldn’t decide between visiting a futuristic robot café or a centuries-old temple- so he did both, calling it the perfect blend of technology and tradition.

Prateek Soni

Vice President of Operations
prsoni@umd.edu

Prateek is a dynamic MBA student focusing on Marketing and Consulting. He has around half a decade of experience working in the tech consulting field with clients ranging from manufacturing to banking. He is also a SAFe Certified Product Owner/Product Manager. Prateek is very keen on making the Smith community more vibrant and connected. He is passionate about bringing people, cultures, and experiences together to create an unforgettable MBA experience. As the Vice President of Operations at the Asian MBA Association, Prateek is enthusiastic about creating unforgettable experiences and memories for all the Smith MBA family. He strongly believes that meaningful connections shape us as successful and empathetic leaders.

Fun Fact

Prateek loves to swim and is a wonderful cook!

Rohan Kanade

Vice President of Finance
rkanade@umd.edu