Second MBA candidate


Completed my undergrad in economics from a top DU college. Went straight to an IIM ABC without workex. Graduated with mba at 23. Worked in BCG for 2 years. Now planning a switch to maybe a strategy role like chief of staff.

Low GPA in undergrad (7.5/10) but very high in MBA (top 10/500 rank). Did a 3 month study abroad in Paris during MBA. Also did drama, lifting and other ECAs

Planning to go for second mba at 3-4 years of workex, probably at age 26-27.

Target programs: INSEAD, Kellogg 1Y, elite 2 year programs like HBS and Wharton.

Reason for 2nd MBA: did first one as fresher so less p2p learning and real life relatability + international mobility + better prestige and brand.

- 30M

- Majored in Accounting from a top 200 university (QS / ARWU) and a 3.6 GPA
- CPA
- 8 years of progressive experience in Big4: Audit (3 years) >> Transaction Services (5 years), currently AD/SM, two quick promotions, 50+ deals experience, several leadership roles within the firm focusing on Digital, AI, Tech enablement
- Leadership roles in two charities, cofounded clubs during college
- Post-MBA goal: Potentially IB or consulting in focusing on infrastructure (rails, roads, ports, data centres etc). However, currently flexible as to how to shape the story.

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghnaulhas/

I am a Learning and Development professional with experience in HR operations, project management, stakeholder engagement, and large scale program execution within global professional services organizations. Over the course of my career, I have built expertise in managing learning operations, driving process improvements, coordinating cross functional teams, and delivering seamless learner experiences in fast paced corporate environments.
I completed my Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Taxation) from Rajagiri College of Social Sciences in May 2020. My academic background helped me develop a strong foundation in business operations, communication, and organizational processes, while also shaping my interest in people focused functions and leadership development.
I began my professional journey with Ernst & Young in Kochi as an Associate within the CPE Team. In this role, I managed training credit processing, supported onboarding initiatives, and contributed to the team being recognized as the highest performing team. This experience introduced me to the operational side of learning and professional development and strengthened my attention to detail and process discipline.
I later moved to Bangalore to work with IBM supporting Ernst & Young as an HR Service Administrator. During this period, I worked extensively on operational reporting, dashboard management, and learner support through platforms such as Power BI and ServiceNow.
Following this, I joined Deloitte in Hyderabad within Learning Operations, where I progressed from Associate Analyst to Analyst between 2022 and May 2025. My responsibilities included managing end to end learning program logistics across hybrid environments, coordinating with vendors and leadership teams, overseeing budgets and communications, and leading process improvement initiatives. I was also recognized multiple times with Spot Awards for stakeholder management, operational excellence, and successful execution of high impact projects.
In July 2025, I joined GT INDUS, as a Senior Associate in a project and program management capacity. Although I officially joined in July, I began actively working in September 2025. Within a short span of time, I was able to quickly understand the processes, build strong working relationships across teams, and establish myself as a dependable member of the organization. My ability to adapt quickly and learn efficiently led to me being selected to train and onboard new hires, despite being relatively new to the organization myself. Currently, I manage programs end to end, coordinating stakeholders, overseeing execution, and ensuring smooth delivery across multiple workstreams.
Throughout my journey, I have consistently enjoyed roles that sit at the intersection of operations, learning, and people management. I am particularly drawn to environments that require collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. Beyond my professional life, I enjoy travel, especially beaches and mountains, while also valuing quiet time at home. I believe these interests reflect my personality well, ambitious and curious, while also grounded and reflective.

Btech from NITK Surathkal with 7.71 gpa(chemical engineering)

then 3 yoe at Wells Fargo as a data governance professional and 1 year at amex as a digital product manager

I'm a 27 year old male applicant from Pakistan. I'll have just over five years of full-time work experience by matriculation and I'm applying in Round 1 for the Fall 2027 intake.

On academics, I did my BSc in Management Sciences (Honors) from the top-ranked business school in the country. My CGPA is on the low side (around 2.96), I had a weak start in my early semesters and recovered later, and I address this directly in an optional essay. My GRE is 330/340 (Verbal 163, Quant 167), so the quant side of my profile is strong and I'm relying on it to offset the GPA.
My work experience is entrepreneurial and operations-heavy. While still in university I founded the country's first premium refurbished gaming hardware platform, which I scaled to over 10,000 recurring customers. I pivoted the business from direct-to-consumer to B2B, hit 3x quarterly revenue growth, and built out in-house refurbishment operations and a QA lab. In 2022 I hired a full-time CEO so I could step back into a strategic oversight role. Alongside that, I'm Director of Operations & Supply Chain at a cross-border computer hardware trading company, where I run US–Pakistan procurement and logistics, manage roughly $500K+ in monthly inventory cycles, lead a 15-person team, built out a US supplier network from scratch, and secured institutional partnerships across the government and healthcare sectors.
On the leadership and community side, I was elected to a local government welfare office at age 24, where I represented over 3,000 residents for about a year. Earlier, I co-founded a COVID-19 relief initiative that won a social impact award at my university, and I volunteered as an educator with a national teaching fellowship.
Post-MBA, my goal is management consulting in the US, ideally MBB, but I'm open to Tier-2 strategy firms and strong boutiques. Visa sponsorship is a requirement for me. I'm targeting T15 programs, with a focus on consulting

Background / Demographics: Indian, Healthcare/Pharma & Consulting Analytics

GMAT / GRE: Requesting Waiver
Undergrad GPA: Tier 1 IIT/NIT - CGPA 6.95

Experience & Qualifications:

Total Work Experience (WE): 8+ years at matriculation.

Career Progression: Highly accelerated trajectory with 4 fast-track promotions across 2 global industry-leading organizations.

Current Company Tier: Top-Tier Global Pharmaceutical Corporation

Previous Company Tier: Elite Healthcare Consulting / Global Management Consulting Firm

Key Achievements & Impact:

Scale & Scope: Led marketing optimization and commercial diagnostics across a massive $65B+ global portfolio, improving effectiveness by 2% to 4%.
Revenue Generation: Spearheaded segmentation and targeting frameworks using predictive opportunity models that boosted engagement productivity by 12% to 18%, delivering an $80M sales uplift.
Product Launches: Optimized go-to-market strategies for multiple brands and indications within a blockbuster portfolio, beating baseline launch forecasts by 150% and executing a separate launch that beat $400M estimates.
Technical Innovation & Cost Savings: Designed a proprietary optimization tool that saved ~50k manual field hours annually and $10M in operational costs (Won Project of the Year 3 years consecutively).
Leadership & Team Management: Managed a cross-functional team of 3 analysts to build a 7-year strategic roadmap for an $8B therapeutic portfolio.
Operational Efficiency: Managed the end-to-end sales compensation architecture for a $450M portfolio, cutting operational cycle times by 30% to 40%.

Global Recognition: Selected as a top global performer to travel to the HQ for advanced strategic leadership training. Trained peer cohorts globally on SQL, Python, Tableau, and data analytics and proprietary tools.

Awards & Corporate Accolades:

3x Platinum Project of the Year Winner, Corporate Most Valuable Player

Extra-Curriculars & Leadership (ECs):

Community Leadership: Executive Board Member of an international community service organization (Rotaract).
School Leadership: Elected House Captain/Student Body Captain.
Competitions: Represented school and competed at the highly competitive All-India national level.

Post-MBA Goals: Healthcare Strategy Consulting (MBB/Tier 2) or Commercial Strategy & Tech Leadership at a major Biopharma/Lifesciences firm.

Target Schools: Kelley Indiana, Virginia Darden, Michigan Ross, Dartmouth Tuck, Duke Fuqua, Cornell Johnson, UNC Kenan-Flagler, Emory Goizueta, Georgetown McDonough, Foster Washington.

currently student trying to find a job. wanna ask what things i can work on in next 5 years to imprive my chances to get in top mba colleges in the world. would also love to get recommeded some colleges if i am over targeting the level of colleges according to my profile.

SHREYESH REDDY


Applying for new ISB YL 20-month programme.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Languages: Telugu (Native), English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Architecture undergrad at IIT Kharagpur with a unique blend of design innovation, business strategy, and entrepreneurial drive. Experienced in streamlining operations, financial restructuring, and leading teams to success. Passionate about sustainable urban solutions and building user-centric spaces and services.

EDUCATION

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) — Final Year | CGPA: 8.3/10
Thesis: “Rooftop Parasitic Housing” — Researching sustainable urban densification paradigms through modular architectural interventions to address the affordable housing deficit.
State Board
Class XII | Percentage: 97.7%
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Class X | GPA: 10/10

ENTREPRENEURIAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder | Pause Hour (SPaaS Startup) | Present
Spearheading a Space-as-a-Service (SPaaS) startup designed to solve the "dead hour" gap for transit travelers.
Building a platform to connect travelers with on-demand access to premium boutique hotel amenities.
Currently driving early-stage market research, product development, and iterating to achieve Product-Market Fit (PMF).

Business Strategy & Operations Consultant | B2B Facility Management Vendor
Identified critical working capital bottlenecks and successfully integrated invoice discounting and supply chain financing solutions in collaboration with Integrated Facility Management (IFM) companies.
Spearheaded a complete brand overhaul; designed and launched a new corporate website and brand kit.
Streamlined business operations by developing a comprehensive, centralized Excel-based system for efficient data management and daily tracking.
Trained internal staff on effective B2B communication and vendor procurement strategies, directly contributing to the acquisition of two new major enterprise clients.

Architectural Design Intern | CREDAI Developer Exhibition
Designed an exhibition stall that won the "Most Sustainable and Affordable Stall Award."
Pioneered an innovative approach to temporary architecture by utilizing modular scaffolding and fabric draping, significantly reducing material waste and construction costs.

LEADERSHIP & POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

General Secretary (Mess) | Hall of Residence, IIT Kharagpur
Managed dining operations and event logistics, successfully orchestrating 4 massive Grand Dinners and numerous departmental meet-ups.
Spearheaded the largest infrastructural overhaul in recent hall history, independently managing and executing a renovation budget of ₹2.6 Lakhs.
Modernized management operations by deploying a QR-code-based real-time feedback system to monitor and enhance dining satisfaction.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACHIEVEMENTS & SPORTS

Kabaddi (Captain): Led the Hall Kabaddi team to its inaugural championship victory; awarded a medal for securing the highest defending points in the tournament.

Cricket: Recognized with the "Best Bowler" Cup for the Hall team during the 1st-year Inter-Hall General Championship (GC).

CORE SKILLS

Business & Strategy: Operations Management, Supply Chain Finance, B2B Client Acquisition, Product-Market Fit (PMF).
Design & Architecture: Sustainable Design, Temporary Architecture, Urban Densification, Brand Identity & Web Design.
Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced Data Management), Web Design Platforms, Architectural Design Software.

Currently working as an Engineer at Indian O&G PSU :

Implemented various energy initiatives which led to savings worth 20 Cr Per annum.
Managing 30 workmen as a DCS Engineer.


During my UG @ NIT W :
Was elected Classs Rep for 2 consecutive year.
Founded 180 DC Student branch(couldn pursue any projects in that year though)
Placement Representative
Led a couple of clubs

EXPERIENCE

QSR
Canadian Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
Portfolio Manager (US & Canada)- Reports to VP of Project Management & Development 02/2026 - Present
• Managed the company’s largest development portfolio of $35M+ across 50+ restaurant projects in Canada and the United States
• Reduced new restaurant development timelines by 30%, contributing to 22% revenue growth in 2025, the highest YoY lift in the company’s history.
Corporate Project Leader (Reported to Director of Project Management) 09/2023 – 02/2026
• Negotiated national vendor and contractor agreements implemented across all Canadian development sites, generating $2.6M in recurring annual savings and reducing new restaurant development costs by 8%
• Authored portfolio playbooks with brand standards and remodel guidelines adopted company-wide, reducing new development variability by 90% within the first year of program rollout.
Project Manager (Reports to Director of Project Management) 04/2023 – 09/2023
• Managed franchisees' capital deployment for $8-$12M in annual multi-site restaurant development and tenant improvement projects, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, consultants, contractors and franchise partners to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Manufacturing company
Global leader in access solutions, door opening technologies, and security systems serving commercial, industrial and residential markets.
Project Engineer – 03/2020 – 04/2023
• Managed engineering coordination and production delivery for $30M+ in specialized door-openings and access systems as part of the $1.4B Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and the second largest in North America.
•Proposed and led the implementation of a redesigned production process that reduced manufacturing defects and rework, saving over $1.1M in production costs.
EDUCATION
Canadian University.
Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Mechanical Engineering. CANADA
2019
• Treasurer, American Society of Mechanical Engineers(ASME) – secured $10000 in funding to research, design and build a Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) to compete at the national HPV competition in Michigan, USA, 2019.
• Department Soccer Captain – led team to the faculty’s first and only intramural championship.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION
Harvard Business School Online CORe Program – Pass with High Honors 2026
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP) 2022
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
President/Co-Founder, Non-profit Org-2022
•Co-Founded a nonprofit in 2022 and scaled it to a federally incorporated Canadian organization by 2025, focused on expanding educational access and delivering humanitarian initiatives to underserved communities in Canada and Africa.
•Raised $1700 to fund the distribution of 250+ essential care packages to vulnerable families in Nigeria in 2025.
•Launched five-year scholarship programs in 2022 for four underserved adolescents in Africa, expanding long-term access to education through 2027.
Executive Member, Rotary Club Ikeja Central, District 9111
•Led youth empowerment programs and environmental sustainability initiatives through community development programs.
Competitive Recreational Soccer player and Avid Golfer.

Indian Female | 25 at matriculation | 4 YOE | International applicant


Currently preparing for GMAT FE. Recent mock: 575. Performance besides last mock is currently around Q82/V85/DI76. Targeting 675–715 FE within ~3 months. Looking for honest feedback on competitiveness for T15 and scholarship chances.

Academics:
ICSE 10th: 95.8%
ISC 12th (Commerce): 92%
B.Com (Marketing Honors): 9.85 CGPA / 86.2%, Rank 1 at a reputed commerce college
M.Com (Marketing): 8.81 CGPA / 78.7%, likely top 5% (completed alongside full-time work)

Work Experience:
~3 years at India office of a global hedge fund in corporate actions
Fast-track promotion within 1.5 years; targeting next accelerated cycle
Lead automation and strategic initiatives across operations/technology/trading stakeholders. Worked on M&A events, restructuring actions, dividend modeling, and trading-risk mitigation projects

Internships:
Sales analytics intern at leading FMCG MNC
Financial research intern at global quantitative investment firm (received return offer)

Leadership & Extracurriculars:
Placement Cell Coordinator supporting placements for 250+ students
3rd Degree Black Belt in Karate (12 years); competed/won at international, national, and district levels; also served as referee/judge
Represented school in regional/state basketball tournaments
Continue to stay active in corporate sports events

Volunteering:
Rural education NGO tutor (spoken English/reading)
Forest preservation/afforestation volunteer
Recently started corporate/community volunteering initiatives

I am running a restaurant business startup as a sole proprietor since 2023 which i opened during my final year of college in 2023

I PURUSED BCOM from 2021-2024

ANKUR PANDEY

Gurugram, India | +91 7460810655 | Email | LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Big 4 Financial Services professional (ACCA Part-Qualified) with 3.5+ years of experience across statutory audit and CASS engagements for UK-regulated banking and investment institutions (USD 500M–3B+ AUM). Specialised in risk diagnostics, governance evaluation, and financial control assessment within complex, multi-entity environments. Delivered 15–20% efficiency improvements and strengthened regulatory compliance through structured problem solving and process optimisation.

KEY SKILLS
Financial Services Risk & Consulting | Structured Problem Solving | CASS & Regulatory Governance | IFRS & UK GAAP (FRS 101/102) | Internal Controls & Risk Frameworks | Financial & Balance Sheet Analytics | Process Optimisation | Data-Driven Insights | Executive Stakeholder Engagement | Cross-Border Delivery

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KPMG Global Services Gurugram, India
Audit Executive | Oct 2025 – Present
• Lead as an in-charge on CASS-focused audits across UK-regulated banking and investment institutions covering client money, custody assets, and reconciliation controls.
• Identified CASS rule breaches and MLPs, synthesising findings and advising senior management on prioritised remediation actions aligned to regulatory risk exposure.
• Directed oversight of multi-billion USD client assets within FCA-regulated environments, evaluating governance and control effectiveness.
• Standardised Data Snipper deployment within audit workpapers, reducing manual evidence verification time by ~10–15% and improving documentation traceability.
• Improved engagement delivery efficiency by 15–20% through structured workflow redesign.
• Mentored 2 junior associates; recognised with Coaching & Empowerment Award (KPMG UK nomination).

Senior Audit Associate | Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
• Played key role in a first-year CASS audit of a UK-regulated banking institution, supporting governance framework assessment and client money (money in / money out) control evaluation.
• Structured testing approach for ambiguous and evolving governance processes, identifying control design gaps across client money flows.
• Assessed financial, operational, and regulatory risk across investment portfolios (USD 500M–1B+ AUM).
• Executed control effectiveness reviews under IFRS & UK GAAP (FRS 101/102).
• Acted as shadow in-charge for 2+ engagements and improving field execution efficiency.

Audit Associate | May 2022 – Sep 2024
• Supported statutory audits and regulatory reviews across cross-border asset management entities.
• Performed substantive testing, reconciliations, and financial statement validation ensuring regulatory compliance.

EDUCATION
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (Part Qualified) - 10/13 Papers Completed
• Online MBA, International Finance & Accounting (CGPA 8.98/10) - Chitkara University (2023-2025) - Among top 10 percentile
• BA Programme - Double Major - Political Science & Sociology - Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Varanasi (2018-2021) - Among top 5%
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) - RGUHS, Bengaluru, India - Drop out (2015-2018) - among top 10%

AWARDS & LEADERSHIP
• AQCA Winner – Coaching & Empowerment (KPMG UK Nomination).
• Super Team Award - KPMG
• Spot Award (2x Recipient) - KPMG
• Team Automation Vice Lead at KPMG– Supported workflow optimisation and automation initiatives within engagement teams.
• Social Committee Lead – Coordinated firm-wide engagement initiatives and cross-team collaboration activities.

EXTRA CURICULAR ACHEIVEMENTS
• McKinsey Forward Program Fellow (2025) – Selected for global leadership and structured problem-solving development program.
• CELP Fellow (2020) – Fellowship under Harvard Business School Club of GCC and The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute, Harvard University.
• Spring School (2021), Lincoln College, University of Oxford – Completed academic program in an international cohort setting.

Had average academics (7/7/6), backlogs, and a 3-year career gap, still converted a top IIM (IIM L, but it isn't listed here) and now work in consulting.

Here to help others who think their profile is “not good enough.”

Currently preparing for the GMAT FE and aiming for a 685+. Looking for honest feedback on competitiveness for schools such as LBS, Fuqua, Ross, Tuck, Haas, and potentially a few higher-reach US programs depending on score trajectory.


Academics:
B.Sc. Economics, Mathematics & Statistics: ~8.7 CGPA from a fairly reputed institution in India

Work Experience:
~3 years of experience by matriculation at a Big 4 firm, working directly with stakeholders in the alcobev/FMCG industry across analytics, operations, procurement, and business strategy initiatives.

Worked on business intelligence and process improvement projects within supply, planning and supports. An example would be, built a dashboard that helped identify excess inventory and supported ~$220K+ in revenue recovery through liquidation efforts.

Experience includes stakeholder-facing consulting work, cross-functional collaboration, and translating analytics into practical business decisions.

Leadership & Extracurriculars:
Co-founded a digital literacy initiative during COVID-19 focused on improving technology accessibility for elderly individuals and underserved communities.

Collaborated with external organizations and helped organize multilingual digital literacy sessions for women workers during lockdown. Involved in coordination, partnerships, logistics, and execution of initiatives.

Part of the university quiz club core committee.

Career Goals:
Short term - strategy consulting with a focus on consumer/FMCG/retail businesses (ideally MBB/Tier-2 consulting)
Long term - strategic/commercial leadership role within the FMCG or consumer sector, particularly at the intersection of analytics, operations, and growth strategy.

- 2 years of experience as a kowledge consultant/ research analyst at McKinsey and Company

- 2 years of commodity derivatives trading experience at Futures First
- Civil Engineer from National Institute of Technology (India), CGPA: 7.74
- Class 12th Grade: 92.4 %
- Class 10th Grade: 10 CGPA