People / Students / Class of 2025
Apitsada Ruknapapong graduated from the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology at Thammasat University, achieving first honors in 2020 with a major in Management Technology and a minor in Management Information Systems (MIS). With a blend of business management acumen and technical proficiency, Apitsada has honed her skills in project management, business development, human resources, UX/UI, database design, and programming languages such as Java, Python, and SQL. Her journey into the corporate world began with an internship at Accenture Thailand in 2019, where she gained invaluable experience working on banking projects focused on loan features, setting the stage for her subsequent roles in the banking sector. After graduating, Apitsada became a management trainee in a major Thai bank, working under a Managing Director before transitioning to a lead business analyst. She showcased her ability to navigate diverse responsibilities, from liaising with business users and overseeing UX/UI initiatives to managing projects and contributing to system design in the loan and deposits departments. In 2023, she embarked on a new challenge as a cybersecurity consultant in a consulting company, where she played a pivotal role in national projects assessing the security posture of critical infrastructure entities. She also worked on designing security controls and architectures, further underscoring her adaptability and expertise in navigating complex cybersecurity landscapes. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and professional development, Apitsada pursued a post-graduate program in data science from Caltech, expanding her career outlook to encompass roles in data science and application development across various industries. Now, with a keen eagerness to contribute her diverse skill set and experiences to the MLDS team, Apitsada looks forward to embracing new challenges and opportunities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
