Shaffi graduated from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business in Aug 1993 with specialization in Strategic Planning & Policy and Marketing. Shaffi was in the Dean’s List of the Graduate School of Business in 1992-93. He was very active in the Indian Students Association of the University.

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