Greetings,
I am planning to apply in round 2 for Foster full time MBA program.
Background: Indian, Male, 29
-10th - 80.46%
-12th - 80.67%
-Bachelors of Engineering (Electronics & Communications, class of 2014) - Four year aggregate of 55% with some arrears which we cleared off during college -itself
(I am deeply concerned about this part)- GRE 322 (164Q 158V)
- First Gen College goer
Work experience: Total 7.5 years3.5 years --> Boutique cyber security consulting startup in India- It was a new team with only 3 people. I along with my manager setup their security operations center from scratch. We grew the team from 3 members to 85 members in 3.5 years bringing in 15+ major clients amounting total revenue of more than 1 million $
- Formed and led their new 24/7 team which was part of their security operations center. Carried out and led more than 20 projects with the team.
- Carried out some short term international engagements in middle east
- I received excellence award for 2 consecutive years (Among total 400 employees)
- Received 3 promotions in 3 years
- Started as an intern, left as an specialist 1.8 years --> Big4 Consulting firm in India- Started as consultant, led the Cyber transformation project for their biggest insurance client.
- Led a team of 4 consultants onsite
- Among >1% to receive early promotion
- Received an award for the project I led
- Left the organization Senior Consultant2.2 years --> One of the biggest investment banks in the world --> this is my current role
- Working with global team of highly technical individuals performing advanced cyber operation tests
- Among only 2 people from India to be part of the team (rest of the team is in UK and Poland)Other than above experience, I co-founded a software development company and ran it for around 3 years part-time with my co-founder. honestly, this was formed to earn external income to pay our undergrad education loans. At the end of 3 years, the revenue of the company was around 35000 USD (25 lakh INR). We closed down the operations to focus more on the individual careers.
Extra-Curriculars- Worked with local NGO for 1 year helping several people on mental illness
- Was Vice-President for student council in undergrad college
- Have more than 10 global technical certifications in fields like cloud computing, cyber security etc.
- I come from extremely poor background and have worked in 10+ odd jobs (car washing, house keeping etc.) during my undergraduate to support my family and my education (This is major reason for my low undergraduate GPA)
Why MBA?As you must have noticed by now, I have tech and consulting experience in highly niche domain of cyber security. Cyber security is a support function in most organizations and there is a glass ceiling to growth. Also being in support role, I won't ever be able to break into business side of things.
Post-MBA goals?I would like to move into product management role. given I already have 7+ years of tech and consulting experience I think it will be best for me. If possible I would like to keep management consulting option open.
Long term goal: Start my own tech startup firm
Why Foster- Known for Tech placements and has lots of FAANG companies in Seattle
- It is close to Bay Area
- Only school I feel my GRE score is competitive for.
Questions1. Does my profile look good enough to have a chance to get admit in Foster with scholarship?
2. Should I retake my GRE (not sure if I can improve)
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