{
  "id": 16935745,
  "title": "Why is Mihirkant Upadhyaya pursuing an MBA despite having 3 Degrees, a PhD and years of experience at Intel?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/why-is-mihirkant-upadhyaya-pursuing-an-mba-despite-having-3-degrees-a",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T18:01:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/why-is-mihirkant-upadhyaya-pursuing-an-mba-despite-having-3-degrees-a-phd-and-years-of-experience-at-intel-11793207511499.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mihirkant Upadhyaya, a senior supply chain technical programme manager at Intel, has embarked on an MBA program in Supply Chain and Operations at the University of Washington despite having a computer engineering degree, a PhD in Nanoscale Science and Engineering, and over a decade of experience at Intel. His academic journey began with a Computer Engineering degree from Bharati Vidyapeeth University in 2007, followed by master's degrees in Physics and Nanoscale Engineering from the University of Rochester and the State University of New York at Albany in 2008 and 2010, respectively. His doctoral research focused on EUV lithography, leading to numerous awards and recognitions. While an MBA could complement his technical background with a broader understanding of business strategy and management, the motivation behind his decision remains undisclosed. His current GPA of 4.00 attests to his academic prowess, and graduation from the MBA program is expected in June 2027. Upadhyaya's interests extend beyond academia and semiconductor manufacturing; he completed a 14-day trek to Everest Base Camp in 2025, gaining the distinction of being the most academically qualified individual to complete the trek. His future plans include a Mount Everest summit attempt in 2028.",
  "summary": "With graduation expected in June 2027, Upadhyaya is continuing to combine an established career in semiconductor manufacturing with another academic qualification — this time focused not on the science behind technology, but on the business and operational systems that help bring it to market.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mihirkant Upadhyaya holds a Computer Engineering degree, PhD, and 10+ years at Intel.",
    "He pursues MBA in Supply Chain and Operations at UW.",
    "Upadhyaya's future includes Mount Everest summit attempt in 2028."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}