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2 years
India
2028
Male
GPA: 8.3
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
ISB
Full Time MBA
Full Time MBA
Round 2,
2027
24 days ago
17 May 2026 07:05
HEC Paris
HEC MiM
HEC MiM
24 days ago
17 May 2026 07:05
INSEAD
INSEAD Master in Management
INSEAD Master in Management
24 days ago
17 May 2026 07:05
LBS
Masters in Management
Masters in Management
24 days ago
17 May 2026 07:05
24 days ago
17 May 2026 06:05
I am currently working as an Associate Software Engineer at Omnicom Media Group with a total of 2.5 years of professional experience. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with an 8.3 CGPA and have consistently maintained strong academic performance, scoring 94% in ICSE Class 10 and 80% in CBSE Class 12.
Over the course of my professional journey, I have worked on diverse technical projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and taken ownership of project deliverables. I also initiated a knowledge-sharing program called “Technical Thursday” within my organization to promote collaborative learning and continuous upskilling among team members.
Beyond academics and work, I have held leadership roles such as House Captain in school and Class Representative in college. I have also participated in social initiatives including teaching underprivileged children, awareness drives, and environmental campaigns. Coming from a business-oriented family, I have always been inclined toward entrepreneurship and business strategy, which has motivated me to pursue an MBA and transition into product management, where I aim to bridge technology and business to build impactful products.
Over the course of my professional journey, I have worked on diverse technical projects, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and taken ownership of project deliverables. I also initiated a knowledge-sharing program called “Technical Thursday” within my organization to promote collaborative learning and continuous upskilling among team members.
Beyond academics and work, I have held leadership roles such as House Captain in school and Class Representative in college. I have also participated in social initiatives including teaching underprivileged children, awareness drives, and environmental campaigns. Coming from a business-oriented family, I have always been inclined toward entrepreneurship and business strategy, which has motivated me to pursue an MBA and transition into product management, where I aim to bridge technology and business to build impactful products.
Also, there is one inconsistency: You mention post-MBA goal: Consulting, but later mention transition into Product Management. That needs to become one clear story because it materially changes school strategy.
My current assumption is Long-term goal > PM/ Tech Strategy/ Entrepreneurship (not consulting). This path can fit your profile more naturally.
Strengths:
1. Your academics are strong. This removes a major risk that many applicants face.
2. Your professional profile is also better than typical “software engineer” profiles because you already show ownership, internal initiative, collaboration, and community building. “Technical Thursday” is more valuable than it looks.
If you can quantify adoption, participation, business outcomes, and learning impact, this becomes a leadership story.
For ex, launched Technical Thursday that improved onboarding speed/reduced dependency/increased engagement.
What you currently lack is formal people leadership, visible business ownership, and strategic decision-making exposure.
Questions that can improve your positioning:
Why Product Management specifically?
What products/industries excite you?
Any promotions so far?
What business impact have your projects created?
Any startup exposure through family?
Have you worked with product teams?
Why MiM over MBA?
You can take a look at this blog on Product Management and Consulting as Post MBA Goals
Happy to learn more about your academic background, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal journey so that we can provide a tailored profile evaluation and an honest school assessment. Feel free to book an evaluation session.
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma, INSEAD Alumnus
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond