Hi
Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, I see a rich and differentiated profile with a compelling blend of tech, design, innovation, and leadership. Your impact at Infosys and Globant is clearly tangible, building high-scale platforms, launching an AR vertical, and leading design systems for major clients shows both depth and direction. Add to that your IEEE award, public talks, and social media strategy work, you are clearly someone who thinks beyond the code.

Your post-MBA goals in product or brand management feel aligned and realistic, especially given your aspiration to sit at the intersection of design, tech, and strategy. The teaching/mentorship angle adds a nice layer of purpose.

Your GPA looks a bit low and should be compensated with a strong EA score. You’ll need a strong EA or GMAT score to balance that out.

School selection looks solid.
Ross, Haas, Tepper, Anderson, Judge = very well aligned with your design + product focus.
Columbia, Kellogg, Stern = more competitive, but still feasible with a strong test and sharp storytelling.
HEC Paris, Judge = slightly more flexible on GPA and excellent for innovation and brand strategy.

I’d be happy to offer you a free profile review for top MBA programs to see where you stand and how to boost your chances— happy to help!
No pressure, no strings—just helpful insights on where you stand and how you can strengthen your chances.

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Good Luck!

Thank you for sharing your detailed profile @mdkher. You bring a good foundation in technology, product development, and innovation, which is highly valued by top MBA programs, especially those focused on technology leadership and product management. Your transition from development at Infosys to tech and design innovation at Globant demonstrates not only technical expertise but also creativity and leadership potential. Initiatives like leading AR/Metaverse projects, speaking at DesignNXT, and winning the "Innovator of the Quarter" award highlight your ability to drive impact and differentiate yourself.

That said, your undergraduate GPA of 7.2/10 is on the lower side, particularly for competitive programs like Columbia, Kellogg, Haas, and Ross. To offset this, it will be critical to aim for a strong GMAT Focus score. While your plan to take the EA first is understandable because of timing reasons, keep in mind that some of your target schools, especially Columbia, Kellogg, and Haas, might prefer or expect a GMAT/GRE score for full-time MBA programs. For your demographic (Indian, male, tech background), a GMAT Focus score of 685+ would make you competitive. It is suggested to prepare for the EA, but following through with the GMAT afterward can strengthen your application.

In terms of school selection, programs like HEC Paris, Cambridge Judge, Tepper, and Ross align well with your goals in product management and tech strategy. Given your interest in blending design and technology, Kellogg’s MBAi program and Haas can be good fits, though they will be stretch options depending on your final test score and application execution. You can also explore ESADE, Imperial, or Rotterdam, which may be slightly more flexible regarding academic history.

For your short-term goal of moving into product management or brand management, your tech and design background positions you well. However, schools will expect clarity on your post-MBA career path, so refine your goals to clearly show how an MBA will bridge your current experience with your aspirations to lead product strategy, combining technology and design. You can take a look at this blog on How to bring collinearity in your post-MBA goals? and success story.

Ensure your professional achievements are quantified with clear impact, and build strong, authentic essays that emphasize your innovation journey, leadership growth, and aspiration to inspire others. Consider leveraging your extracurricular activities, especially your public speaking and internal leadership, to enhance your application profile.

You have strong elements in your profile, the key will be building a compelling, cohesive application narrative supported by a competitive test score. If you'd like any support in crafting essays, resumes, and LORs, we’d be glad to help. Feel free to book a profile evaluation session.

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond

Hi there, thanks for the profile.

You’re in a strong spot with 6 years across Infosys and Globant, clear upward mobility, and standout design-tech innovations (AR/AI POCs, vertical launch, talks).

What elevates this is your blended goal: tech + brand management, rarely paired but feasible if pitched as “product leadership with brand strategy insight.” For programs like NYU Tech MBA and Kellogg MBAi, this positioning is a strategic fit.

Your CGPA (7.2/10) is workable for most schools, especially with a solid EA (aim 158+ overall) or classic GMAT (target 700+ to break into M7).

Tepper, Stern, and UCLA are well-aligned; Judge and HEC are strong European picks, especially with your innovation edge. Just don’t go too broad: pick 5–6 schools that align with tech/design intersection.

Let’s frame your story into a hybrid narrative that stands out.

Ameer Khatri, Admissions Consultant
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