Score: Plan to take the GMAT
GPA: 7.72
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
10 months ago
3 Aug 2025 10:08
Academic Background:
10th (CBSE): 8.8/10 CGPA [2015]
12th (CBSE): 64.6% [2017]
B.Tech, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, (VSSUT, Burla): 7.72/10 CGPA [2022]
GATE (CS) Qualified [2022]
Work Experience:
Software Engineer at Ernst & Young (EY)
Duration: Jan 2023 – Present (Will complete 3 years by Jan 2026)
1. Leading key components of the SOD Governance Program for a top global investment banking client
2. Core developer of the OPA framework for real-time SOD and ABAC policy evaluation
3. Working closely with Senior VP, contributing to strategic, architectural, and technical decisions
4. Designed user interfaces that align backend logic with intuitive user experience
5. Conducted tech stack evaluation, cost analysis, and performance optimization
6. Took initiative to temporarily fill in as front-end developer during a critical phase, learning React and ensuring timely delivery
Awards at EY:
- Volunteer ambassador (Best mobilizer runner-up) [August, 2025]
- Achiever Extraordinaire – Recognized for driving innovation and scalable system design [June 2025]
- Star Mentor – EY GDS Mentoring Program [April 2025]
- Recognition Award – EY US-East [November 2024]
- SPOT Award – EY Appreciate [April 2024]
Certifications:
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) – Cloud architecture foundations
- Product Management – Market research, prototyping, stakeholder engagement, metrics
- UX/UI Design – Color psychology, user flow, wireframes, accessibility design
- GitHub Copilot – Leveraging AI tools for code efficiency and development speed
Social Impact & Leadership :
- Volunteer Teacher at eVidyaloka (NGO) – Teaching mathematics to underprivileged students with weak foundational skills
- Mentor at Sanskar Kendra (College) – Helped rural students crack JNV and other school entrance exams
- Project Manager – Kolkata Connectival at EY (2025) – Led a three-event series focused on sustainable impact and social change
Recognitions in Social Impact:
Volunteer of the Month – eVidyaloka (March 2025)
Mentor on Topmate – Guiding individuals on diet, fitness, and mental wellness
Extracurricular & Hobbies:
Fitness & Nutrition Counseling – Lost 40kg personally; guided over 10 others toward healthier lifestyles, including two 20+ kg transformations
Dog Training & Animal Behavior – Studied canine behavior and trained strays to improve safety and bonding
Budget Travel & Photography – Traveled solo on minimal budgets, capturing cultures through photography and planning group itineraries
College eSports Tournament Organizer – Led competitive gaming events with 300+ participants during college fests
Post-MBA Goals:
Short-Term Goal:
After my MBA, I aim to transition into a product management role at a leading technology firm where I can work on enterprise platforms focused on identity, access control, or infrastructure. Building on my experience at EY—where I’ve led technical design, cost analysis, and user-facing components—I want to shape secure, scalable, and user-friendly products that address real-world enterprise needs.
Long-Term Goal:
In the long run, I aspire to lead product strategy for a global technology company or build my own venture focused on inclusive technology—particularly in EdTech or HealthTech. My goal is to create solutions that combine innovation with accessibility, helping bridge the gap between technology and the people who need it most.
Target Geography: Primarily India, with openness to global roles mostly in Asia and Europe
Despite a modest undergraduate CGPA (7.72), your recent momentum, EY awards, leadership roles in social impact, and certifications (Azure, UX/UI, PM) add a ton of depth. Your tech-heavy work in identity and access management plus UI/UX gives you an ideal foundation for a pivot to product management.
The profile shines with your layered extracurriculars: teaching, sustainability event leadership, fitness mentoring, and even dog training, all give you a multi-dimensional identity. These can make a real difference at schools like ISB, HEC, and LBS. INSEAD might be a slight stretch unless the GMAT comes in strong (aim 690+ equivalent), but still worth trying.
You’re clearly a “builder” in work and life. Let that come through in the essays.
Ameer Khatri, Admissions Consultant
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