Marwan Zakaria (M.B.A. '04)
Position: Senior programs manager for General Motors Corporation (GM) in Indianapolis, Ind.
Favorite Project:“I worked on the development and deployment of a product lifecycle management (PLM) system that enables engineers to shorten the development lifecycle of new vehicles from years down to 18 months.”
Claims to Fame: “For more than six years, I was part of the advanced technology development team for the International Space Station. We developed and prototyped the Space Vision System to enable the robotic arm to handle objects in space in an autonomous manner.”
Work Philosophy: “You must enjoy work to succeed.”
NYIT's Impact: “While earning an M.B.A. at NYIT, I was exposed to the latest information pertaining to the global business model, e-commerce, and the effect of the new emerging markets on multinational companies. Globalization is here to stay.”
Technology Predictions: “Nanotechnology will enable us to embed computer chips in almost everything, beginning the age of truly