Vito Prasad
MBA candidate at UCLA Anderson in Los Angeles, California
Vito Prasad is an MBA student at UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he specializes in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship. His professional experience spans several high-tech sectors, including pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and artificial intelligence, equipping him with a broad perspective and deep insight into product development and market dynamics.
Currently, Vito holds leadership positions at UCLA, serving as the Japan America Business Association's Co-President and the Alumni and Corporate Relations vice president for the Anderson Video Game Business Association. These roles enhance his leadership skills and deepen his understanding of international business practices.
Vito's role at DocDraft, an AI-driven legal platform, exemplifies his product management skills. During his MBA internship, he led the development of an AI feature that decreased the time needed to create documents by 40%, increasing subscription conversions by half. He pioneered the platform's shift to a subscription-based model, doubling monthly revenues through strategic market analysis. He also created an AI-based matching system for customers and attorneys, boosting customer satisfaction by 30% through targeted feature enhancements.
Before his MBA studies, Vito made significant contributions to the aerospace industry. As a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman, he worked on the James Webb Space Telescope, engaging in critical contamination control measures vital for the project's success. He also was a pivotal Lead Systems Integration Engineer, coordinating efforts across multiple satellite projects to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
His tenure at SpaceX as a Manufacturing Engineer involved:
- Working on the Falcon 9 rocket's propulsion systems.
- Helping to advance the technology necessary for reusable rockets.
- A cornerstone of sustainable space exploration.
Vito's consulting background includes a stint as a Senior Business Analyst with Kearney, where he optimized supply chains for electric vehicles. His innovative strategies halved delivery times and effectively managed cost escalations, benefiting some of the most prominent names in the automotive industry.