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25 Dec 2017, 16:15
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Hi, I am an Indian-Male-Engineer looking for a way to transition to IT/Fintech leadership roles post an MBA. I am targeting an admission in 2019 and am looking for advise on which colleges would be good targets for me as well as how I should improve my profile to better fit those colleges. My profile:
BE in computer science from a non-descript college (non-IIT-NIT-IIIT-BITS), 75% (Not sure what the recommended best practise is for changing this to GPA).
After my graduation in 2014, I worked for 1.5 years in one of the world's largest mutual fund firms in an IT Dev/ops role, working on MIS and Portfolio management software. Earned an entry level certification in Mutual Funds.
At this juncture, I decided to transition into management and did a test run on the GMAT in 2016. I recieved a 750. (78 percentile Quant, 98 in verbal).
I then decided to gain greater footing in management roles and joined an energy sector firm as a 'Management Trainee'. My role in this job was to act as IT management and to implement a MIS/ESS system for their >4 coal power plants and 1 hydro powerplant. I stayed here full-time for 6 months, and started pursuing a post graduate diploma as the project neared completion. (Completed .5 years in this role)
I pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Tech from a RBI (India's central bank) backed institute of excellence, with a focus on future technologies like Analytics, Blockchains, etc. While here, I implemented a Proof of Concept blockchain project for NPCI, India's payment network backbone, which was set up collectively by the RBI and it's largest banks. This course ended in April 2017.
In April 2017, I gained a management position in one of India's largest Banks(Govt owned), in its analytics department. I have been spear heading it's engagement with start-ups in analytics, IoT and other such technologies via multiple Proof of Concept projects. I have also been instrumental in defining its analytics roadmap and have participated in executive conclaves where it's IT roadmap was set. However due to limitations on growth in this position, I feel that a MBA is a necessity.(completed 8 months in this role)
My focus is still on tech/fintech leadership. I seek to identify good target colleges for my focus and improve my profile. Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated. In specific, I have the following questions:
1. When should I re-take the GMAT?
2. What courses may I take to further improve my profile
3. What, if any, changes in my job profile may help improve my profile.
4. What colleges should I target for an admission in 2019
5. Would a certification in project management be a good addition?
TLDR:
Indian, male, engineer: 75% from non-IIT/NIT/IIIT/BITS
1.5 years in IT role in Mutual Fund MNC
.5 years as management trainee, implementing a MIS for a mid-size energy firm
Post grad diploma in banking tech from a central-bank backed institute
8 months (and counting) role as a manager in a large govt owned bank, working in analytics and dealing with its engagement with start-up engagement & new initiatives.
BE in computer science from a non-descript college (non-IIT-NIT-IIIT-BITS), 75% (Not sure what the recommended best practise is for changing this to GPA).
After my graduation in 2014, I worked for 1.5 years in one of the world's largest mutual fund firms in an IT Dev/ops role, working on MIS and Portfolio management software. Earned an entry level certification in Mutual Funds.
At this juncture, I decided to transition into management and did a test run on the GMAT in 2016. I recieved a 750. (78 percentile Quant, 98 in verbal).
I then decided to gain greater footing in management roles and joined an energy sector firm as a 'Management Trainee'. My role in this job was to act as IT management and to implement a MIS/ESS system for their >4 coal power plants and 1 hydro powerplant. I stayed here full-time for 6 months, and started pursuing a post graduate diploma as the project neared completion. (Completed .5 years in this role)
I pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking Tech from a RBI (India's central bank) backed institute of excellence, with a focus on future technologies like Analytics, Blockchains, etc. While here, I implemented a Proof of Concept blockchain project for NPCI, India's payment network backbone, which was set up collectively by the RBI and it's largest banks. This course ended in April 2017.
In April 2017, I gained a management position in one of India's largest Banks(Govt owned), in its analytics department. I have been spear heading it's engagement with start-ups in analytics, IoT and other such technologies via multiple Proof of Concept projects. I have also been instrumental in defining its analytics roadmap and have participated in executive conclaves where it's IT roadmap was set. However due to limitations on growth in this position, I feel that a MBA is a necessity.(completed 8 months in this role)
My focus is still on tech/fintech leadership. I seek to identify good target colleges for my focus and improve my profile. Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated. In specific, I have the following questions:
1. When should I re-take the GMAT?
2. What courses may I take to further improve my profile
3. What, if any, changes in my job profile may help improve my profile.
4. What colleges should I target for an admission in 2019
5. Would a certification in project management be a good addition?
TLDR:
Indian, male, engineer: 75% from non-IIT/NIT/IIIT/BITS
1.5 years in IT role in Mutual Fund MNC
.5 years as management trainee, implementing a MIS for a mid-size energy firm
Post grad diploma in banking tech from a central-bank backed institute
8 months (and counting) role as a manager in a large govt owned bank, working in analytics and dealing with its engagement with start-up engagement & new initiatives.
26 Dec 2017, 01:42
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Ksrinivasj
Hey dude!
Thanks for the deep detail here. Let me jump into your post by starting off to answer your questions:
1. When should I re-take the GMAT?
Never.
You have a 750. Why would retake?2. What courses may I take to further improve my profile
Not courses. Leadership. If you can take leadership in or out of work before you apply, do it.
3. What, if any, changes in my job profile may help improve my profile.
Success. A promotion. More responsibilities, especially leadership responsibilities.
4. What colleges should I target for an admission in 2019
Well, given your profile I would say that you should apply in about the Top20. I think you have a good profile, although top10 may be a bit tough since you are an Indian Male candidate from a non IIT/NIT. So it's always tough. But on the other hand, you do have really good career progress, so shoudln't give up the chance to take your shot. And since your profile is solid, and thanks to your GMAT I don't think you need look below Top20.
5. Would a certification in project management be a good addition?
Nah. Don't waste your time. If you're looking for more to do - it's LEADERSHIP. Even in a non-proift. Like DO something. Run a fundraiser or get involved in an election campaign. Or something like that.
Hope this helps!!!
Best,
27 Dec 2017, 10:38
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JonAdmissionado
Hi! KSRINIVASJ (OP) here, got locked of my original account thanks to a foul up in my email ID. Thank you for replying! I appreciate your advise! However, I did have a few queries:
1. Isnt my Quant score low for my profile? Especially since my GPA/College is not excellent?
2,3 & 5. My lack of leadership experience is something that worries me a lot. While I have been given the designation of manager in my latest job, my job consists of IT consultation/market research and collaboration with Start Ups. I do not have anybody reporting to me. What would you suggest would be a way forward? I would love to be involved in an election campaign, but due to to the nature of my job, I cannot be involved directly in politics. Would volunteer work suffice? Even if I would be just starting out?
4. Thank you for the confidence boost! But aren't there any differences in the placement profiles of different B-Schools? I would imagine that colleges in New York, California, London or Singapore may be better located to attract fintech. Also, wouldnt alumni community in the industry matter?
Looking forward to your reply!
