Profile Evaluation Please
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22 Oct 2007, 17:30
Age: 29 (White American Male)
GMAT
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770 (50Q 44V 6 AWA)
Education
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BS in Computer Engineering: 3.61 at top regional engineering school
MS in Computer Science: 3.77 at same school
Work Experience
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6 years at the same company with progression of Student Developer -> Software Developer -> Software Engineer -> Senior Product Manager
Team leader with responsibilities for product development, in-house and external presentations, technical strategy, and the management of ten employees.
Technical leader for multiple projects with budgets ranging from three hundred thousand to one million dollars.
Leader in broadening the company’s focus from solely military contracts into the commercial sector. Key role in the in the proposal, client interaction, top-level design, and final demonstration of the company’s first two successful commercial projects. Wrote the company's first formal marketing plan targeting the commercial sector.
Initiator and organizer of cross-team technology sharing sessions that have been a catalyst for improving teaming relationships and company culture while enhancing the quality and timeliness of software products.
Presented technical papers at several international conferences.
Professional Goals
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I would like to leverage the MBA to continue a career in high-tech product management and eventually work as a Vice President of marketing.
Community Involvement
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- Volunteer soccer coach and head referee
- Taught computer literacy courses
- Powerlifting Club founder and president
- College Dormitory President
- Local jazz band saxophonist
- Spent time in 5 continents
- Muay Thai
Target Schools
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Stanford, Wharton, Sloan, Kellogg, Haas, Ross
Do you think I can overcome my weak extracurriculars, common profile, and above average age? Thank you very much for your help.