Graduate of CPS: Sunil Purswani
Master of Professional Studies in Analytics
Where are you from, or where do you consider home?
I’m from Indore, India.
Three words to describe your experience at Northeastern:
Innovation. Collaboration. Transformation.
What motivated you to continue through challenging times?
My family, my goals, and the opportunities that came with earning this degree motivated me to keep going. The support of friends, professors, and mentors at Northeastern also encouraged me to stay focused and keep pushing forward.
What has your journey revealed to you about yourself?
Northeastern revealed that I am far more resilient and adaptable than I realized. Moving to a new country, balancing academics with internships, and navigating an evolving job market pushed me outside my comfort zone. Through these experiences, I discovered my ability to learn quickly, embrace challenges, and remain focused on long-term goals. Most importantly, I learned that growth comes from persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to keep moving forward, even when the path is uncertain.
Experiential learning is a core component of a Northeastern education. Describe some of the highlights for you.
One of the biggest highlights was applying classroom concepts to real-world projects and internships. Through my work in analytics and product analysis, I gained hands-on experience with data visualization, predictive analytics, and business problem-solving. I also had the opportunity to develop an Agentic AI-based Intelligent Financial Advisory System, where multiple AI agents collaborated to analyze financial data, assess risk, and provide personalized recommendations. These experiences strengthened my technical skills and showed me how technology can be used to create meaningful business impact.
Where do you imagine yourself five years from now?
In five years, I see myself in a leadership role at the intersection of analytics, AI, and business strategy. I want to help organizations make smarter decisions through data-driven insights, mentoring others, and contributing to innovative products and technologies that create real value for businesses and customers.
This experience challenged me academically, professionally, and personally. More importantly, it helped me grow not only as an analytics professional, but as a more confident and resilient individual.
Sunil Purswani
Is there anything else you wanted to say that we didn’t cover?
I would like to express my gratitude to Northeastern University, my professors, mentors, classmates, and family for supporting me throughout this journey. As an international student, this experience was demanding in every dimension, and it helped me grow in every dimension too. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished here.
