Hello everyone,
Could anyone kindly review my profile and provide feedback?
Name: Kalpesh Maldikar
Gende- Male
Academic Details:
- Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from M.H. Saboo Siddik College of Engineering, Mumbai (2013-2017)
- CGPA: 7.2/10
Professional Experience:
- Total Work Experience: 6+ years across Fintech, Travel tech, and Capital markets.
- Current Role: Product Manager at leading Fintech Company(July 2023 – Present)
- Spearheaded projects delivering innovative lending solutions, including launching a Digital Lending Mobile App that achieved 2M traction within the first month.
- Developed a Customer Data Platform enhancing team functionalities through data-driven insights.
- Successfully led the creation of India’s first industry-wide co-lending platform.
- Previous Roles:
- Product Manager at Symphony Fintech Solutions(June 2021 – July 2023): Launched B2B fintech products leading to a 53% increase in the active client base.
- Founder & Product Head at Sailsmith Adventures(Jan 2011 – May 2021) Led a travel tech SaaS platform, raised funding, and generated INR 30M in gross revenue.
- Technical Analyst at National Stock Exchange: Provided solutions for capital market projects.
Strengths:
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a proven track record of founding and scaling a startup.
- Resilience and adaptability, demonstrated by successfully transitioning from entrepreneurship to corporate roles.
- Strong leadership and teamwork skills, honed through sports and professional experiences.
- Technical expertise in product development and project management.
Career Objectives:
- Post-MBA, aim to work in top companies in product management or investment banking consultancy.
- Long-term goal: To leverage business management strategies to solve multi-faceted problems that benefit society.
Questions for Evaluation:
1. Target GMAT Score: Based on my profile, what GMAT score should I aim for to secure admission to a top-tier MBA program?
2. Program Selection: Considering my work experience and career goals, should I pursue a 2-year PGP or a 1-year EPGP? Which program would better align with my objectives?
Thank You.