nikhilnarayan11 wrote:
Hi Linda,
Can you please evaluate my profile and suggest few schools to me. I am primarily looking at US and APAC region. (Also, do you think IMD is good bet for me?). I am also looking for schools where I have a chance of getting a scholarship.
Personal Details:
- Nationality: Indian
- Age: 27
GMAT:
700, Q:47, V:40; Awaiting AWA score.
Academics:
- Mechanical Engg from Delhi College of Engg, 2006; (GPA: 3.5)
- CFA Level 1
Experience:
- 6.5 years as a Business Analyst (Technology)
Fidelty Worldwide Investments (UK/India)
- I am working as a Senior Business Analyst. I work closely with Propositions and Senior leadership.
- For past 1.5 yr I have been involved in the implementation of RDR initiative mandated by FSA, UK.
- Won two internal awards for outstanding work and had one promotion.
Aviva Life Insurance (India)
- Worked as a business analyst mostly on strategic initiatives. My work in Aviva has primarily been around preparing business cases and RFP documents and managing vendors.
- Won CEO's award for outstanding work and had one promotion.
KMG Infotech (India/US)
- Worked as a business analyst. Mostly involved in outsourcing projects from US. Worked for clients such as Great American Insurance and Insurance Company of the West.
- Managed a process with 4 people reporting to me.
Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
- Worked as an independent consultant and implemented Road Database Management System. I worked under Road Asset Management System Programme (RAMP) funded by Asian Development Bank.
Extra curricular:
Hobbies and Interest:
- Travelling.
- Long distance running. I run half marathons. Preparing my self for a full marathon.
- High Altitude trekking primarily in Himalayan region. I am planning to enroll myself in a mountaineering course in October.
- Certified Scuba diver.
Community service:
- I mostly support the CSR initiatives taken up my current employer Fidelity.
College:
- Hear HR for Tech fest involving 4 engineering streams.
- Involved in getting corporate sponsorship for events.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Cheers,
Nikhil
Thank you for your post. What do you want to do after you earn your MBA?
Linda