Vashishtha (Vash) Doshi

Vashishtha (Vash) Doshi is the associate director for career development and admissions for the UC Davis Master of Science in Business Analytics program in San Francisco. Doshi joined UC Davis in 2024 from UCLA Anderson’s MSBA program, where he served as manager of industry relations. During his tenure at UCLA, he delivered innovative programming and value to both students and the institution. Notable achievements include organizing the first-ever company treks to the Bay Area and New York City, increasing corporate partnerships by 25%, facilitating the largest number of companies for annual capstone projects, and introducing new companies and intellectual topics to the workshop roster. Prior to UCLA Anderson, Doshi worked at UC Santa Barbara Career Services. He served over three years in career services and industry relations, assisting business and entrepreneurship-focused undergraduates and Ph.D. students in crafting meaningful careers. He also led UCSB’s Beyond Academia conference, helping Ph.D. students explore additional professional paths, and served as the designated career counselor for international students. Doshi has extensive public service experience, having interned at the U.S. Department of State, Department of Commerce, and City of Tampa. He is completing his Ph.D. in political science at UCSB and holds an M.A. in international studies from the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies. Doshi is passionate about food and travel, often sharing tips on the best local spots and international destinations. He has visited 33 countries and 26 national parks.