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5 years
India
2027
Male
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 7.6
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
Judge Cambridge
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1,
2027
1 month ago
8 Mar 2026 10:03
Stern
NYU Tech MBA
NYU Tech MBA
Round 1,
2027
1 month ago
8 Mar 2026 04:03
IIM (All Schools)
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX
IIM Ahmedabad PGPX
1 month ago
8 Mar 2026 04:03
Kellogg
MBAi
MBAi
1 month ago
8 Mar 2026 04:03
ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 1,
2027
1 month ago
8 Mar 2026 04:03
1 month ago
8 Mar 2026 04:03
Hi everyone, I would appreciate feedback on my MBA profile, school selection, and career goals.
Work Experience:
WebMD.com, Senior Product Manager (2+ years, recently promoted from Product Manager):
I currently manage a product portfolio in Continuing Medical Education (CME) that serves about 1 million healthcare professionals and generates approximately $12M in annual revenue( WebMD operates within KKR’s private equity portfolio; product managers are directly accountable for measurable business outcomes)
My work involves defining product strategy, roadmap prioritisation, and launching new distribution channels and partnerships. Recently, I worked on expanding reach through pharmacy network partnerships (e.g., Walgreens, CVS) and led several cross-functional launches involving clinical, commercial, and technology teams.
YouGotaGift.com, Dubai-based Fintech, Associate Product Manager (1 year 9 months)
I managed an employee incentives and rewards platform built around a closed-loop wallet infrastructure. My role focused on product redesign and regional expansion across the MENA market. I led the revitalisation of the platform in KSA and launched phygital corporate-branded cards (digital + physical) for enterprise clients, integrating fintech rails for rewards and incentives.
o9 Solutions, Business/Technology Consultant (1 year 6 months)
Worked on implementing a Master Supply Planning solution for Estée Lauder, collaborating with global supply-chain stakeholders. My responsibilities included requirements gathering, solution configuration, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver planning capabilities for enterprise supply chain teams.
Entrepreneurial Experience – Creator Economy Startup (2024)
In 2024, I attempted to launch a startup focused on the creator economy to improve how brands discover and collaborate with influencers. I successfully built and launched the platform, onboarded four local brands, and validated early demand. However, due to co-founder misalignment and financial constraints, we paused the venture. The experience gave me hands-on exposure to early-stage startup challenges.
Education: Punjab Engineering College (PEC), India
B.Tech (CGPA: 7.6/10)
I realise my GPA may be slightly on the lower side. However, grading at PEC was relatively stringent; the highest GPA in my branch was 9.2, with only one student scoring above 9.
Based on WES conversions reported by other alumni from my school, this CGPA typically translates to approximately 3.3–3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
During college, I served as Chief Secretary of the Astronomy and Space Physics Club, one of the most active technical societies at PEC. The college has a strong aerospace legacy with alumni such as Kalpana Chawla and Satish Dhawan.
In this role, I managed ~70 student members and a ₹2 lakh annual budget, organised technical events and workshops, and led collaborations with institutions such as Indian Institute of Science and the Indian Institutes of Technology.
I was also awarded a Certificate of Achievement and the Achievers Award by the Dean for consistently winning multiple Astronomy and Space Physics competitions over two years and for representing the college at the national level at various institutions.
Even after graduation, I continue to conduct astronomy outreach programs in rural schools to promote interest in science and STEM education. Each year, I lead two 15-day workshops during the summer and winter breaks, where we organise hands-on learning experiences for high school students. These workshops include DIY projects such as building simple radio telescopes, constructing Dobsonian telescopes, and conducting night sky observation sessions to introduce students to practical astronomy.
Through these initiatives, I have directly mentored and inspired around 50 students to pursue STEM-related education paths by sparking their curiosity in space science and physics.
Post MBA Goals:
Short term-
Product Management / Product Marketing / Strategy roles in Big Tech or high-growth tech companies (unicorns).
Long term-
Move into strategy-led leadership roles in technology companies, potentially combining product, growth, and platform strategy. My long-term aspiration is to build and scale technology products that operate at global scale.
I have not taken the GMAT yet, but I am currently preparing and targeting a score in the 685–705 range.
I would really appreciate feedback on the following:
1) How competitive does my profile look for top global programs and potential scholarships?
2) Does my school list look realistic, or should I rebalance it?
3) Are there other schools strong in tech/product management that I should consider?
Work Experience:
WebMD.com, Senior Product Manager (2+ years, recently promoted from Product Manager):
I currently manage a product portfolio in Continuing Medical Education (CME) that serves about 1 million healthcare professionals and generates approximately $12M in annual revenue( WebMD operates within KKR’s private equity portfolio; product managers are directly accountable for measurable business outcomes)
My work involves defining product strategy, roadmap prioritisation, and launching new distribution channels and partnerships. Recently, I worked on expanding reach through pharmacy network partnerships (e.g., Walgreens, CVS) and led several cross-functional launches involving clinical, commercial, and technology teams.
YouGotaGift.com, Dubai-based Fintech, Associate Product Manager (1 year 9 months)
I managed an employee incentives and rewards platform built around a closed-loop wallet infrastructure. My role focused on product redesign and regional expansion across the MENA market. I led the revitalisation of the platform in KSA and launched phygital corporate-branded cards (digital + physical) for enterprise clients, integrating fintech rails for rewards and incentives.
o9 Solutions, Business/Technology Consultant (1 year 6 months)
Worked on implementing a Master Supply Planning solution for Estée Lauder, collaborating with global supply-chain stakeholders. My responsibilities included requirements gathering, solution configuration, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver planning capabilities for enterprise supply chain teams.
Entrepreneurial Experience – Creator Economy Startup (2024)
In 2024, I attempted to launch a startup focused on the creator economy to improve how brands discover and collaborate with influencers. I successfully built and launched the platform, onboarded four local brands, and validated early demand. However, due to co-founder misalignment and financial constraints, we paused the venture. The experience gave me hands-on exposure to early-stage startup challenges.
Education: Punjab Engineering College (PEC), India
B.Tech (CGPA: 7.6/10)
I realise my GPA may be slightly on the lower side. However, grading at PEC was relatively stringent; the highest GPA in my branch was 9.2, with only one student scoring above 9.
Based on WES conversions reported by other alumni from my school, this CGPA typically translates to approximately 3.3–3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
During college, I served as Chief Secretary of the Astronomy and Space Physics Club, one of the most active technical societies at PEC. The college has a strong aerospace legacy with alumni such as Kalpana Chawla and Satish Dhawan.
In this role, I managed ~70 student members and a ₹2 lakh annual budget, organised technical events and workshops, and led collaborations with institutions such as Indian Institute of Science and the Indian Institutes of Technology.
I was also awarded a Certificate of Achievement and the Achievers Award by the Dean for consistently winning multiple Astronomy and Space Physics competitions over two years and for representing the college at the national level at various institutions.
Even after graduation, I continue to conduct astronomy outreach programs in rural schools to promote interest in science and STEM education. Each year, I lead two 15-day workshops during the summer and winter breaks, where we organise hands-on learning experiences for high school students. These workshops include DIY projects such as building simple radio telescopes, constructing Dobsonian telescopes, and conducting night sky observation sessions to introduce students to practical astronomy.
Through these initiatives, I have directly mentored and inspired around 50 students to pursue STEM-related education paths by sparking their curiosity in space science and physics.
Post MBA Goals:
Short term-
Product Management / Product Marketing / Strategy roles in Big Tech or high-growth tech companies (unicorns).
Long term-
Move into strategy-led leadership roles in technology companies, potentially combining product, growth, and platform strategy. My long-term aspiration is to build and scale technology products that operate at global scale.
I have not taken the GMAT yet, but I am currently preparing and targeting a score in the 685–705 range.
I would really appreciate feedback on the following:
1) How competitive does my profile look for top global programs and potential scholarships?
2) Does my school list look realistic, or should I rebalance it?
3) Are there other schools strong in tech/product management that I should consider?
Your profile is rather interesting. Let me break this down:
1. work experience - There is a good depth of experience across different domains. You've also worked with some good brands (WebMD and Estee' Lauder). I didn't know WebMD had operations in India, but I would think, you largely work with a global/ US team, which is again a plus point. Now, at the time of application building, you must show career progression in responsibilities and the kind of achievements (more impact in recent ventures) you have had all through your career. The entrepreneurial experience would be another plus, even if you had to shut the venture, because of the learnings around building a business and conducting it, sourcing clients etc. Do add it to your resume.
2. GPA- a 7.6/10 GPA is not bad, although it could have been higher. That said, you should not justify this in your application as you have done here. Instead, aim for a 705 or higher GMAT score, even if that requires a retake and this score would give a more recent representation of your academic readiness for an MBA program.
3. Your career goals, specifically the short term goals will need more specificity. Between the three choices you have mentioned, you will need to narrow down on one path that makes most sense for you and also aligns with your professional interests. While you could have a Plan B career goal, in the applications, b-schools would want to see how much clarity you have around your goals and what is achievable for you from an employer's perspective. So, you need to spend some time on thinking through your career goals and this may require talking to current students, professionals in your network, or admissions consultants (I'd be happy to chat and offer advice).
4. ECAs- your college ECA shows a distinct interest and what makes it more impressive is that you have pursued this passion by initiating other kids into astronomy/ physics/ STEM degrees. If you wish to do anything in terms of profile building, just add more depth to this activity through further involvement.
5. Your b-school choice - I hope the mention of Judge MFin program is a typo error, as you clearly have a profile and goals focused towards tech. You do not have to solely apply to Tech MBAs or the MBAi, instead you could apply to any 2-year MBA program that has a good standing for tech employments. Kellogg, Booth, MIT, Haas, Ross, Duke, UCLA come immediately to mind. A high GMAT score will play a large part in which b-schools you apply to, so put all your effort in maxing this test.
Do reach out for a one-on-one discussion.
Namita Garg,
Founder, MBA Decoder
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Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, you have a solid PM profile, especially with your experience, plus a promotion to Senior Product Manager and clear revenue responsibility. Managing a product used by about 1M healthcare professionals and generating $12M revenue is a strong talking point, and your startup attempt plus STEM outreach adds a good leadership and impact angle.
Your target GMAT score should make you reasonably competitive for your target schools. Your GPA is not a major concern, especially with a strong GMAT and solid work experience.
1. Competitiveness: Your profile fits well for tech/product-focused MBA programs, particularly if you clearly position your story as product to tech leadership to global scale products. Scholarships will depend heavily on your GMAT score and application quality.
2. School list: Your list is generally good, but it might help to add 1–2 additional tech-friendly schools such as Haas, Anderson and McCombs, which have strong tech placement.
I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for your target programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances, happy to help!
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Good Luck!
Your post-MBA goal of moving into product management aligns well with your existing experience. You already have a solid foundation in product roles, and the combination of corporate product management experience along with entrepreneurial exposure adds a nice dimension to your profile.
Your school selection for India looks sensible—programs like Indian School of Business and Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad PGPX would fit well given your experience level.
For global programs, you could also consider schools such as London Business School, INSEAD, and Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management, especially if you are targeting post-MBA roles in technology.
A strong GMAT score in the range you’re targeting would further strengthen your candidacy.
Feel free to reach out in case you have any further questions.
All the best!
Shrey Bahadur
Founder, GradOcean Admission Consultants
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