Profile Evaluation
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23 Jul 2021, 20:42
I am Vyom Mathur, Area Growth Head (Business Development Head) at OYO (Unicorn Startup). I am planning to apply for MBA programs across top 20 B-Schools in the US. Below is a bit about me and my profile.
1. Demographics: Indian Male, Engineer. 28 years old.
2. Education: Vellore Institute Of Technology (2011-2015). GPA: 8.1/10. Major: Electronics & Communication Engineering.
3. GMAT: 700. Q48, V37, IR 8.
4. Work experience:
- 6 years of total work experience in India's top startup industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Involved in streamlining procedures while optimising employee talent.
- Currently working in OYO for the past 3 years as Area Growth Head, managing a team size of 8 business development managers. Part of the coveted The CEO Club, India & South Asia, awarded to the top 10% from 500 top performers who presented citations for their excellent performance during covid times. Recognised twice in OYO Townhall for significant contribution to business.
- Post undergrad, joined Practo (Asia's top healthcare startup) in an individual contributor sales manager role. Promoted twice in a span of total 3 years of working
at the company. Headed 4 member team in my last role at the firm.
5. Extra curricular activities:
- Mentorship at Udayan Shalini Fellowship Programme of Udayan Care NGO. Mentoring 3 young female students belonging to a weaker socio-economic
background.
- In Practo - Started CSR initiative for Delhi branch office. which conducted a donation drive in association with Uday foundation (NGO) and distributed clothes worth Rs 11k.
- President, IETE-VIT (Student Chapter) : Planned and designed technical programmes and activities, such as, special lectures, workshops, seminars, symposia, exhibitions etc. for the benefit of student members on a regular basis.
- Organised IETE Carnival (Vellore Institute of Technology): To reach out to the 120 children in schools, shelter homes and orphanages and spread awareness
among them.
6. Post MBA Goals:
Short term- I want to transition to a Product Marketing Manager or Product Manager role in the technology sector primarily.
Long term - CMO In the technology sector.
7. Target Schools: Cornell, UCLA, USC marshall, Tepper, McCombs, McDonough,Kenan-Flager
8. Other Information:
Planning to retake gmat.
9. Specific Questions:
- Given my background and career vision, what are the b-schools I should be targeting and why?
- Is my experience in the average range or on a higher side? Will it be detrimental in the application review process?
I am planning to apply for the R1 deadline.