Lakshya Jain
Lakshya is a supply chain strategist in the making, with real skin in the game. As co-founder of KDS & Sons, he built and ran end-to-end supply chain operations from the ground up, managing production planning, supplier negotiations, and multi-city distribution for a manufacturing startup. That experience taught him what no classroom can: how to make hard calls with incomplete information under real business pressure.
Now at Duke’s Master of Engineering Management program, he is channeling that entrepreneurial foundation into a sharper, more analytical edge. His focus is Supply Chain Management, and he brings it to life through the tools he knows best: Excel modeling, SQL, Tableau, Python, and process automation.
Outside the classroom, Lakshya serves as Communication and Website Team Lead at Duke MEM and as Treasurer of the Duke Supply Chain Club, two roles that keep him equally engaged in storytelling, community building, and the operational side of running things well.
He is a genuinely curious person who loves a good conversation about startups, founder journeys, and what it takes to build something from zero. Whether it is a late-night whiteboard session or a casual coffee chat, he is always up for it.
When he is not buried in spreadsheets or brainstorming the next big idea, you will find him on the court or in the pool. He plays swimming, pickleball, lawn tennis, and badminton, bringing the same competitive energy to sports as he does to everything else.
Vamsi Krishnan Ananthakrishnan
A dedicated manufacturing engineer by profession, this Master of Engineering Management student at Duke University brings a wealth of hands-on technical expertise to the program. During their undergraduate studies and subsequent career, they specialized in manufacturing, where they were instrumental in validating complex designs in the mining and construction machinery industry and optimizing supply chain logistics. They are now leveraging the MEM curriculum to blend this technical foundation with advanced management skills, aiming for leadership roles in supply chain, operations, and manufacturing.
Beyond their professional ambitions, they are a keen observer of the world through a lens. As a passionate photographer whose work was featured in their undergraduate campus magazine, they have a sharp eye for detail—a skill they also apply as an avid quizzer. A lover of cricket, badminton, and driving, they bring a dynamic energy to the Duke community. They are committed to documenting and sharing the hallmark moments of the MEM experience, utilizing their unique perspective to showcase the program’s vibrant culture to a global audience.
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vamsikrishnanak/
Anmol Mallick
Anmol Mallick is a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) student at Duke University with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a career shaped at the intersection of technology, data, and business. He began with hands-on technical internships as a Software Engineering Intern at Capgemini and a Data Science Intern at Xebia, before joining Shell full-time in October 2021 as a Business Analyst in the Convenience Retail business.
At Shell, Anmol worked on building products from 0-to-1, with his most impactful work focused on centralizing how products are priced across 45,000+ Shell Select retail stores worldwide, unlocking operational efficiency at scale. A defining highlight was a short-term international assignment in the Netherlands and Poland, where he worked closely with category and territory managers across 10+ markets to analyze shopper behavior and shape a five-year go-to-market roadmap. This work drove cross-market strategic alignment and commercial impact, with the MVP balancing competitive positioning while remaining fair to almost 30 million customers visiting Shell stores every day.
At Duke, Anmol is focused on sharpening his product management instincts and expanding his toolkit with industry-ready frameworks and best practices. Alongside coursework, he has served as a student consultant for Nearby Nearby, DevRev, and currently Duracell, supporting strategy and market opportunity identification.
Outside academics, he has a natural talent for racquet sports and is an avid Formula 1 follower. As a SMET, Anmol is driven to amplify both the tangible and intangible value of the MEM program and foster a stronger, more connected community for current peers and future Duke cohorts.
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anmol-mallick/
Saundarya Pathak
Saundarya Pathak is currently a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) student at Duke University with an academic background in Computer Science Engineering from SRM Institute of Science and Technology. Her journey reflects a blend of technical foundation, leadership, and a genuine curiosity for continuous learning.
Prior to Duke, Saundarya worked as a Business Intelligence Engineer at Amazon Web Services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform data into actionable insights that supported strategic decision-making. On campus, she is an active member of the Social Media Engagement Team and serves on the Pratt Student Advisory Board, where she amplifies student voices and helps build a stronger sense of community. She also runs a YouTube channel, combining her passion for creativity with communication.
Outside the classroom, Saundarya has proudly represented India in table tennis at the national level and continues to draw inspiration from sports, teamwork, and discipline. She thrives on trying new experiences, embracing challenges, and learning continuously. As a SMET, Saundarya is motivated by the opportunity to engage students, foster inclusive spaces, and contribute to a vibrant Duke community.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saundarya-pathak/
Pratham Sharma
Ashish Jomon Joseph
Ashish Jomon Joseph is a Master’s student in Engineering Management at Duke University, where he also serves as the Founding President of the Duke AI in Business Club. With a background that spans engineering, R&D innovation, and entrepreneurship, Ashish brings a builder’s mindset to the intersection of AI, mobility, and business strategy.
An engineer turned innovation leader, Ashish founded an electric vehicle startup that earned recognition as a Top Finalist at MassChallenge Boston and IDEA, the venture accelerator at Northeastern University. His work reflects a consistent focus on transforming deep technology into scalable, real-world impact. Currently, he is working with a legal AI startup, applying his experience in product innovation, strategy, and applied AI to solve complex enterprise challenges.
At Duke, Ashish is actively involved in shaping conversations around AI and business, fostering a community that connects students, industry leaders, and founders around emerging technologies and responsible innovation. Beyond academics, Ashish is a tech speaker who has delivered talks at global forums and meetup groups, including the Global Innovation Summit Dubai. He enjoys mentoring early-stage startups and first-time founders, engaging with cutting-edge ideas at tech expos and auto shows, and staying close to the evolving future of mobility and intelligent systems. For Ashish, technology is not just about innovation, it’s about building what’s next and helping others do the same.
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishjomonjoseph
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