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Meet a Retriever—Manpreet Suri ’14, M.S. ’15 is an entrepreneur and digital tool builder

Feb 5, 2026 • By Magazine Editor

Meet Manpreet Suri '14, M.S. '15, information systems, an entrepreneur, digital solutions problem solver, McNair Scholar, and a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABoD). Suri found a community of support during his time at UMBC, and he credits his professors and UMBC Assistant Vice Provost and Assistant Dean Laila Shishineh for challenging him to meet his full potential. In his work, he finds fulfillment in building tools that make someone’s day easier and more efficient.

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