Devansh15
Hi everyone, request for a profile evaluation
Indian - 25M.
GMAT FE -745
Undergrad - B.tech from a private university (mechanical) - 8.80CGPA (top 1% of class)
Work experience: Worked as Project manager (Execution and planning) at a mutlibillion Steel company for 3 Years on a large scale brown field project (almost 4 years at the time of matriculation). Mostly including leadership and team management roles and saving time and hundreds of millions in dollars through swift execution.
Have decent extracurriculars in college (founded a Social Impact club, led a few tech clubs) and during employment time( some CSR and esg initiatives).
Have worked with clients from UK, US and China for extended periods on different projects and tech innovation towards Sustainability, including working with their teams on our site for months.
But personal international experience is limited to leisure travels.
Post MBA goal - Sustainability consulting and esg leadership
Planning for august 2026 intake
Thanks for sharing your profile
Devansh15. Congrats on your GMAT score! Your profile shows: execution at scale, collaboration across cultures, interest in ESG, and evidence of initiative.
Differentiation needed: From the large Indian male engineer pool, focus your essays on purpose-driven sustainability work, multinational coordination, and your unique perspective on global ESG innovation in heavy industry.
You already work with global clients, which helps, but if feasible, short-term secondments, client visits, or remote international collaborations can add value. Highlight multicultural teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability in your essays. Deepen ESG focus, consider taking certifications like Sustainable Business Strategy, ESG, and Sustainable Investing, or others.
Clarify your post-MBA vision. You have to be very specific in your essays: “I want to join a firm like BCG’s X division or Deloitte’s Sustainability practice, focusing on helping traditional industries (like steel or energy) transition toward low-carbon operations.” Long-term: “Build ESG strategy within a Fortune 500 or influence policy through partnerships.”
You can use the INSEAD
international motivation essay to frame how working with UK/US/China clients exposed you to different values, execution styles, and sustainability standards.
Use the
career essay to connect your past in heavy industry with your passion for ESG transformation. You can take a look at this
blog.
Are you building relationships with consultants or alumni in ESG-focused roles (LinkedIn reach-outs, webinars, or coffee chats)? These help with credibility and referrals.
Your challenge is how to craft a narrative that reflects who you are beyond the “Indian male engineer” mold.
Happy to learn more about your profile. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session. Good luck!