It’s summertime, and for all of us at Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, that means that we get another chance to mentor the next generation of supply chain leaders. We’re excited to welcome four supply chain interns this summer: Robby Griffin, Drew McDermott, Hema Sai Ari, and Nader Nouwairi. Our internship program is focused on helping college students and recent graduates get hands-on supply chain experience.

During their internship, Robby, Dew, Hema, and Nader will connect with and learn from one another, Alpine’s leadership team, and our growing list of clients. The supply chain world is always looking for new and innovative ways to solve problems, and we’re confident that these interns are going to teach us just as much as we teach them!

Here’s a little more about our 2023 interns:

Robby Griffin
Robby Griffin just completed his junior year at Michigan State University (MSU) and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management. He is part of the MSU Supply Chain Management Association Executive Board and will be the Chief Financial Officer this coming year. Robby is looking forward to growing his knowledge of Supply Chain Management with the help of Alpine in his role as a Supply Chain Process Intern. Previous experience includes serving as a Warehouse Employee at Griffin Beverage and a Customer Solutions internship at McCain Foods.

Drew McDermott
Drew is a Summer Business Development Intern at Alpine and he is excited to explore as much of the world of supply chain systems as possible. He is currently a junior at Northwestern University, where he studies Economics and Political Science. In addition to his studies, Drew serves as Vice President of the Northwestern Rugby Football Club, is a member of Northwestern’s Sports Analytics Group, and loves outdoor activities.

Hema Sai Ari

Hema Sai, an individual driven by an insatiable hunger for knowledge and self-improvement, will serve as a Data Engineer Intern at Alpine this summer. A senior-year project on self-driving cars ignited Hema’s fascination with data analytics and propelled them into the realm of data-driven decision-making.

After honing their skills and gaining invaluable experience as a Junior Data Engineer at a prominent software service-providing company, Hema recognized the need to expand their expertise which is what prompted the decision to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Analytics and Information Systems at the University of South Florida.

To date, Hema has made notable contributions as a University Innovation Fellow, receiving comprehensive training in design thinking and product development from Stanford University. Their leadership qualities were showcased as they took the helm as President and Spokesperson for the Mechanical Engineering Student Body, effectively representing their peers and championing their interests. As a Data Engineer Intern at Alpine this summer, Hema will bring an unrivaled drive for excellence, a profound understanding of data analytics, and a profound dedication to achieving exceptional results.

Nader Nouwairi

Nader received his Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management from Western Illinois University. Currently, he is pursuing his Master’s in Supply Chain Management from WIU and will be graduating in Fall 2023. Over the summer he will be working as Supply Chain Process Intern. He is excited for the opportunity to visit a variety of different clients and take on the different challenges that arise.

Nader was previously a Supplier Development Intern at a high-risk supplier organization where he focused on ensuring capacity for the following fiscal year’s demand. He also took on updating commodity indexes and creating action plans for high-risk suppliers. Through his experiences, he has found a desire to analyze data and implement new solutions to improve upon existing supply chains.