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Ryan Dumlao NYU Stern School of Business Personal Expression

The right side of the brain -
artistic, passionate, creative.
Who I am personally.

The left side of the brain -
logical, innovative, analytical.
Who I am professionally.

The Pokémon Abode

In 8th grade, I created and ran the 2nd largest Pokémon website on the internet. At its peak, it earned more than $2,000 a month. [More info]

The Pokémon Abode

The site got me invited to the Pokémon summit in San Francisco, where I spoke with the creators of Pokemon, repesenting my community.

Eagle Scout

I was in the Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, with my final service project pictured above.

UCSD Nikkei Student Union

In undergrad, I served on the Staff & Executive Board for the Japanese American student union, building lifelong friends.

YMCA Reach and Rise Mentor Program

In San Francisco Chinatown, I currently mentor an at-risk student to provide the guidance I felt helped me as a youth.

Campaigning for Marriage Equality

As an ally, running the UCLA information booth at San Francisco's Pride 2015 Parade, shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized was exciting and humbling.

Traveling

Exploring new cultures, and the diversity of the world is a constant passion. I love traveling solo as well as with groups.

Traveling

I've been forunate to visit 19 countries, but the map shows I have much more of the world to cover - 90% more.

Traveling - Syrian Refugee Crisis

In August 2015 I ended up on the last train from Budapest to Vienna that allowed Syrian refugees, a moving experience.

Passing the Time: Food

I love exploring different foods across cultures and regions. My passion to try new places and share my experiences shows on my Yelp account.

Passing the Time: Running

I run 2-3 race events per year, up to half-marathons. I plan to run one in Brooklyn in the Spring of 2016.

Passing the Time: Snowboarding

Growing up within driving distance from Lake Tahoe, skiing and then snowboarding became one of my biggest hobbies.

Passing the Time: Motorsports

I've been riding motorcycles for 10+ years, enjoying the California scenery and the feeling of adrenaline as well as control.

Passing the Time: Web and Blogging

I have a personal site for myself, as well as a blog; I occasionally blog and re-post old entries from 2000-2008.

Passing the Time: Photography

I love to capture beautiful landscapes and unique sights. Some of my favorite shots are in my [Photo Portfolio].

Why NYU Stern?

Stern's central location in Manhattan will help to further develop my creative and personal characteristics during my time there. New York City holds a distinct style, culture and atmosphere unrivaled by any other environment, and the community focus at Stern will help provide a diverse mix of backgrounds, expertise and viewpoints to collaborate within.

Also, the Halal Guys.

UCSD Holography Lab

I studied lasers in undergrad, and we created a projectable hologram that pops out of a piece of glass from a red laser.

UCLA MEMS Lab

I often worked in the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanomaterials lab to demonstrate the next generation in materials technology.

UCLA Nanolab

In the image above, I etched my name into a piece of semiconductor with walls only nanometers thick.

UCLA Master's Research - Resistivity in GaAs Nanowires

My Master's project was a computer characterization of nanowires - at the nano scale, the world reacts differently. [Master's project slides]

Raytheon Engineering Rotation Program

I was part of a group of 10 engineers, selected for versatility, ambition and leadership potential to rotate around business roles.

Raytheon VIIRS

I worked on NASA's Joint Polar Satellite System, on "VIIRS" - an imaging satellite monitoring weather and the earth.

Raytheon VIIRS - Blue Marble

This image is a recreation of the famous "Blue Marble" shot taken by Apollo astronauts, using images taken from the first-generation VIIRS satellite.

RD Design - Web Development

As a side business starting in 2013, I re-approached web design and development and started making websites for small business clients to keep my coding abilities fresh.

IONSYS®

Working on IONSYS®, a non-invasive post-surgical pain medication delivery device, I discovered my passion for health technology.

MDCO - International Audits

I've been able to work globally through supplier audits, and have gained a great deal of experience working with international teams - right down to language and cultural gaps.

MDCO - IONSYS® App

I pushed to collaborate with others to design and create an iPad app - my first taste into product management.

MDCO - IONSYS Launch / Approval

Our IONSYS® device was approved by the FDA in April 2015. The device, and my app to help sell it, is making its way to hospitals across the country.

Post-MBA Goal: Product Management

Playing the role of cross-functional coordination as a product manager in health technology is my post-MBA goal.

Graphic Source: Mind The Product

Long Term Goal: Wearables Venture

Applying product management experience and Stern's Berkley Lab resources, I plan to start a venture focused on wearable devices and health analytics on vitals and larger health applications.

Graphic Source: technologyadvice.com