Molly Lindway  

University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

“Biomedical engineer devoted to using skillsets to be the difference in the medical device industry.”

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio 

Fun Fact About Yourself: I’m a devoted Cleveland sports fan for the Cavaliers, Indians, and Browns.

Undergraduate School and Major: Marquette University, Biomedical Engineering 

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Systems Engineer Co-op at Siemens Healthineers

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: It was the success of my undergraduate senior design project in modifying an Ankle Foot Orthosis to correct for spastic inversion of the foot in patients recovering from a stroke.

What quality best describes the MBA classmates you’ve met so far and why? Diverse, global experiences.

Aside from your classmates, what was the key factor that led you to choose this program for your full-time MBA and why was it so important to you? I chose Katz in order to build a bridge across business and engineering disciplines with hands-on experience.

What club or activity are you looking most forward to in business school? Business Healthcare Club, Business Technology Club, Society of Women Engineers

What was the most challenging question you were asked during the admissions process? The most challenging question was the one relating to business-specific goals and experiences due to a background in biomedical engineering versus an undergraduate business background.

What led you to pursue an MBA at this point in your career? The opportunity to earn both an MBA and MS in Engineering together while my undergraduate academic mindset is still fresh.

What other MBA programs did you apply to? Case Western Reserve University, Carnegie Mellon University

How did you determine your fit at various schools? I researched the connection between business and technology with dual MBA/MS Engineering programs. I also reviewed my options with seasoned academic and industry mentors for school reputation and culture.

What was your defining moment and how did it shape who you are? I am most proud of my ability to overcome my fourth severe concussion during my first semester and was instructed by the Dean of Students to withdraw as he doubted my ability to do well academically. I finished the semester on the honor roll and proved, not only to myself but to others, that I can achieve anything I pursue.

Where do you see yourself in ten years? A corporate leadership role spanning across engineering and strategic business priorities with a focus on developing and delivering new technologies in the biomedical field.