Leadership Team

Our Team

Barakissa (Kissa) Gakou

President

Kissa earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and began her career in a R&D rotation program. She later transitioned into Product Management in the electric vehicle industry, leading cross-functional initiatives focused on operational efficiency and cost optimization. Working closely with operations and supply chain teams sparked her interest in the field, driving her decision to pursue an MBA and pivot into operations and supply chain. She has completed her internship with PwC as a Senior Associate Intern in Operations and Supply Chain Solutions.

In her spare time, Kissa enjoys planning events, crocheting, practicing yoga, and exploring new experiences. As President of OGM, she is focused on building an inclusive community that empowers students to confidently pursue careers or pivot in operations.

Clayton Guyaux

VP of Finance

Clayton earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to his MBA, he spent three years in the manufacturing industry as a mechanical and continuous improvement engineer, working across three states. His experience focused on improving process efficiency both on and off the manufacturing floor. At Tepper, he is concentrating on Operations, Strategy, and AI in Business.

As a board member, Clayton aims to increase awareness of opportunities in operations and general management while supporting his peers in achieving their goals.

Sabin Abraham

VP of Professional Development – LDP

Sabin earned his undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems. Prior to Tepper, he spent over four years in consulting, helping organizations streamline and enhance their operations. Over the summer, he joined TD Bank’s marketing team, where he looks forward to developing his skills in customer engagement and contributing to growth initiatives.

Outside of academics and work, Sabin is a passionate Philadelphia sports fan, especially supporting the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, and Penn State Nittany Lions football. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and playing basketball.

Anurag Sahu

VP of Professional Development – Ops Management

Anurag earned a Bachelor of Technology in Marine Engineering. Before Tepper, he worked in the oil and gas and education technology industries. His experience includes leading global teams as an operations officer and later coaching GMAT aspirants. He completed his internship with Bain & Company as a Summer Associate.

In his spare time, Anurag enjoys traveling, running marathons, exploring breweries, and coaching. As part of OGM, he aims to empower students to build successful careers in operations while learning to thrive as their authentic selves.

Mayur Somashekar

Vice-President of Outreach and Engagement

Mayur earned a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management. Prior to Tepper, he spent five years as a consultant working with Fortune 500 clients across the globe, focusing on strategy, operations, and technology. His experience includes driving supply chain visibility for a global therapy launch, enabling pricing strategy automation, and supporting smart factory initiatives across industries. Mayur completed his internship at BCG as a summer consultant.

Outside of Tepper and work, Mayur enjoys playing soccer, experimenting with regional cuisines, and exploring history through novels, articles, and museums across ages. Through OGM, he envisions building a community that explores every facet of operations and demystifies the complexity often hidden behind jargon.