International MBA Association
Our mission is two-fold - to promote cross-cultural collaboration by leveraging the diversity of the Smith Community, and to improve students' cultural awareness through social and professional activities.
Club Email: smith-club-imbaa@umd.edu
Group Email: rhsmith-imbaa-group@umd.edu
Board Members
Pranav Bharadwaj Kumaraswamy
President
pranav13@umd.edu
Pranav was born and raised in Bangalore, India, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India. He brings over 8 years of experience in financial services at a Big 4, where he has worked with diverse teams and clients across complex projects. Throughout his academic and professional journey, he has held multiple leadership positions, leading large teams and fostering collaboration. Passionate about giving back to the community, he thrives on creating inclusive environments that bring people from different cultures together. Pranav, being an avid traveler, has explored more than 15 countries and enjoys adventure activities, motorbiking and collecting die-cast car and bike models as well as global currencies
Fun Fact
Pranav has Co Piloted a Micro Light Flight and owned more than 10 motorbikes at a point.
Prateek Soni
Vice President of Marketing
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. Holding another role 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!
Tarun Khandelwal
Vice President of Operations
tarunk@umd.edu
I hail from India. I am the first in my family to graduate from college. Along with a bachelor’s degree in commerce, I completed my Chartered Accountancy. I have 6.5 years of experience working in the Finance domain. I have worked in three different economies (Rwanda, Kenya, and India). When I am not working, I like to travel and explore cultures (I have been to more than 10 countries), and I like to stay active. I do Trekking and run marathons.
Fun Fact
I led an expedition to Everest Base Camp Trek in 2021.
Md Azgor Hossain
Vice President of Finance
mhossai5@umd.edu
Md Azgor is currently pursuing his MBA specializing in Finance and Investment Fund Management. Originally from Bangladesh, he brings over a decade of leadership experience in various roles within the Government of Bangladesh, with a strong background in policy implementation and strategic planning. He currently serves as the Vice President of Finance for the International MBA Association. He is passionate about promoting diversified and inclusive growth and is committed to creating value through collaboration and impactful leadership.
Fun Fact
Foodie at heart, Global Political Enthusiast, Avid Traveler.