Devna Grover

Texas A&M University, Mays Business School

“Creative thinker with a passion for creating impact, driven to solve challenges and inspire collaboration.”

Hometown: New Delhi, India

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am currently pursuing a certification in wine tasting.

Undergraduate School and Major: Purdue University ‘21, Chemical Engineering and Psychology

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Process Engineer, Eli Lilly and Company

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of the Mays MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? What stood out most to me was how invested the faculty are in your future. Their genuine passion for teaching and their commitment to your success eased my concerns about the challenging program.

What course, club or activity excites you the most at Texas A&M Mays? A course that excites me the most is Operations Management, as it involves thinking about process optimization. Two clubs that I am excited about are MBAA (MBA Association) and AWMBA (Aggie Women in MBA), as both of these clubs bring communities together and is a good resource for students to connect and build relationships, both of which are very important to me.

Looking at your recruitment, what was the moment when you realized that Mays was the right graduate program for you? Why? For me, several aspects of Mays stood out: its strong reputation, the combined degree option with analytics, and the impressive return on investment. However, what truly solidified my decision was the people I encountered—during recruitment, interviews, and faculty mixers. Their authenticity and honesty demonstrated to me that Mays fosters a genuinely supportive and engaged community.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: My greatest career accomplishment to date is working as a process engineer on an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing line for a life-saving drug that has positively impacted countless individuals managing diabetes. The role I played in ensuring the production of this crucial medication has made a significant difference in people’s lives, which is the most important aspect of my work to me.

What is your unique quality that will enable you to make a big contribution to the Class of 2026? Why?: My unique quality is facilitating conversations that bring together diverse perspectives. By encouraging deep discussions, I spark curiosity and foster collaboration, enabling people to work more effectively as a team. This approach is how I can make a significant contribution to the Class of 2026.

Looking ahead two years, what would make your MBA experience successful? My MBA would be successful if I graduate with strong relationships, have taken on significant leadership roles, acquired practical skills, and experienced substantial personal growth. Achieving these goals within two years would make my MBA experience highly rewarding.