Career Peer Advisors
Career Peer Advisors will be back in September 2025
We look forward to seeing you then!
Career Peer Advisors are a team of senior BCom students from different options who can offer a unique viewpoint on campus involvement and work experiences.
They are trained by BCom Career Managers on many aspects of the job search and application process. As senior students who have been in your position before, Career Peer Advisors can point you in the right direction. If you’re feeling stuck, they’re here to help!
Talk to a Career Peer Advisor about:
- Getting involved on campus
- Option choice
- Club, Co-op, & job applications
- Interview Prep
Come talk to a Career Peer Advisor during Drop-in:
- When: Weekdays during the academic year
- Where: CPA Hall, outside the Business Career Centre (HA 155)
Or, book a 1:1 coaching & advising appointment with a Career Peer Advisor through COOL during the academic year.
Book an appointment now on COOL
Meet the Career Peer Advisors
Adi is a 4th year co-op student specializing in Marketing. He recently finished an 8-month co-op term at Boeing as a Business Product Intern where he was able to drive impactful solutions across diverse teams ranging from Data Science to Generative AI.
He has also had experience working in sales, marketing, and operations at 2 Vancouver-based startups. At UBC, Adi has served as the Co-President of UBC Imprint, Western Canada's Premier Marketing Conference and CUS' Conference of the Year 2023-24.
Outside of work, you'll find Adi plane spotting, researching watches, trying a new sport (and failing at it), or adding to his list of restaurants he wants to try in Vancouver!
Erping is a 4th year BUCS (Business and Computer Science) Co-op student. He's a product-oriented software engineer who has recently finished an internship at Boeing as a SWE intern and also at a local Vancouver-based startup the summer before. His professional interests lies at the intersection of product, data, and engineering, where he's just as focused on what to build as how to build it.
At Sauder and UBC, Erping previously served as Co-President of the BUCS Community Team, and is now involved in UBC BizTech and nwPlus - further cementing his passions in the tech space. Outside of work, you can find Erping playing and watching all sorts of sports, being a foodie and exploring different restaurants, and talking for way too long with his friends!
Alex is a 5th-year student specializing in Finance and Accounting with a concentration in Social Impact and Sustainability. She recently completed an 8-month Co-op at Ernst & Young as an audit intern and is set to join EY’s Calgary team upon graduation to pursue the CPA designation. Previously, she worked as an Associate Consultant Intern at the non-profit, Financial Resilience Institute. Alex has worked in public accounting, financial consulting, and education, and is well-versed in the various paths to pursuing a CPA designation.
Alex is also passionate about sustainability. She worked as a Climate-Focused ESG Reporting Analyst for UBC’s Centre for Business and Climate Solutions, measuring and reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for small and medium enterprises, leveraging climate-reporting software. In her free time, you will find her teaching and mentoring entrepreneurs for the LIFT program before classes, practicing yoga or working out at the gym, and going on croissant and coffee walks outside with friends!
Harshit Abichandani (He/Him/His)
Marketing + Business Analytics | Year 4
Harshit is a 4th year co-op student specializing in Marketing with a concentration in Business Analytics. He is fascinated by the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and is currently working at Reckitt under the Durex brand. Previously, he had worked at Sightsage - a 10-person company developing products to cure dry eyes. Having explored a variety of fields including HR, Sales, Operations, and Marketing, he knows what it's like to be confused about picking specializations!
Harshit is also a soccer nerd supporting teams that always let him down. He's an avid grocery store shopper looking for the latest food & beverage innovations. He is a minimalist fashion geek with the same t-shirt in 5 colors. All while sticking to his mantra of always seeking discomfort.
Patrick is a 4th year student specializing in Finance. He has recently completed an internship at The Consello Group in New York City as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Previously, he worked on the buyside at Connor, Clark, & Lunn Investment Management on their Fixed Income desk. Currently, he is a Fund Manager at the UBC Portfolio Management Foundation, as well as a varsity athlete on the UBC Men's Soccer Team.
In his free time, Patrick likes to read, hike, and spend time with friends and family.
Pranathi Kanisetty (She/Her/Hers)
OBHR + Business Analytics | Year 4
Pranathi is a 4th-year OBHR and Business Analytics Co-op student. She spent the summer at ICBC as an Employee Relations Coordinator and the summer before at the BCC as a Project Coordinator with the Co-op team. She has been heavily involved in the UBC community in leadership roles such as the UBC HRMC Co-President, CAP Co-Chair, CUS Equity Advisor, and currently, the Human Resources Director for the CUS.
You might also catch her at the CLC facilitating PASS learning sessions for COMM 190 and 191. You will never see her without her airpods, constantly listening to Taylor Swift. She also likes being outdoors and solving sudokus in her spare time.
Sanat is a 5th year Co-op student specializing in OPLOG. He has completed internships as a Supply Chain Co-op at PepsiCo, Logistics Coordinator at Grieg Seafood North America and most recently worked as a Corporate Supply Chain Management role at Seaspan.
Beyond his professional experiences, he has been involved in numerous clubs and Sauder initiatives such as being the Hospitality and Sponsorship Director for SPARK 2022, UBC Supply Chain & Operations Association & UBC German Student's Association. In his spare time, he loves to bike, swim, run and play tennis. He is more than happy to chat about any of these topics.
Toluwani is a 4th year student specializing in Finance with a concentration in Business Law. She spent the summer in Toronto at RBC Capital Markets as a Global Markets Summer Analyst and the summer before at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation on their Global Fundamental Equities Team.
Toluwani is part of the inaugural class of the Sauder Women in Finance Training Program (SWIFT) and is involved with UBC Recreation as a referee. Outside of school, you may find her playing basketball, training for her half marathon and triathlon this year, or spending time with friends!
Want to hear more about why you should meet with a Career Peer Advisor? Check out this short video!
Why meet with a Career Peer Advisor?
"I like meeting with the Career Peer Advisors because they’re senior students who’ve been in my shoes and can offer a student perspective by sharing their experiences. They helped me choose my option, decide if I should pursue Co-op, and they suggested how I could make the most out of my undergrad experience. They also provided resume, cover letter, and interview tips to help me become a more competitive applicant." - Jennifer T., Marketing Student