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16 Mar 2022, 08:51
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Hi,
I will be applying this year. Kindly review my profile
Background: Indian, Male, 28, First Gen Graduate
-10th - 80.46%
-12th - 80.67%
-Bachelors of Engineering (Electronics & Communications) - Four year aggregate of 55%
- GRE: 330 (Q168 V162)
Work experience: Total 7 years
3.5 years --> Boutique cyber security consulting startup in India
- New team with only 3 people. I along with my manager setup their security operations center from scratch. 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 USD
- 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
- 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 (within 9 months)
- Received an award for the project I led
- Left the organization Senior Consultant
1.7 years --> One of the biggest wealth management firms in the world --> this is my current role
- Working with global team of highly technical individuals performing advanced cyber operations
- Among first 2 people from India, selected to be part of the elite team (rest of the team is in UK and Poland)
- Leading specialized cyber projects concerning critical swiss bank operations
Other than above experience, I co-founded a software development company and ran it for around 3 years part-time with my co-founder. At the end of 3 years, the revenue of the company was around 35000 USD (25 lakh INR)
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.
- Being from poor family, I had worked in 10+ unique odd jobs (e.g. house-help, car washing, guitarist) --> Primary reason for my low GPA
- Certified Diet and Nutrition Professional
Post-MBA goals: I would like to move into Product Management role in high growth companies (preferably in Bay area) with long term goal of venturing out as tech entrepreneur.
Target Schools:
Kellogg, Haas, MIT, Ross, Tepper, Foster
Do I have a shot at listed schools with my profile?
I will be applying this year. Kindly review my profile
Background: Indian, Male, 28, First Gen Graduate
-10th - 80.46%
-12th - 80.67%
-Bachelors of Engineering (Electronics & Communications) - Four year aggregate of 55%
- GRE: 330 (Q168 V162)
Work experience: Total 7 years
3.5 years --> Boutique cyber security consulting startup in India
- New team with only 3 people. I along with my manager setup their security operations center from scratch. 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 USD
- 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
- 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 (within 9 months)
- Received an award for the project I led
- Left the organization Senior Consultant
1.7 years --> One of the biggest wealth management firms in the world --> this is my current role
- Working with global team of highly technical individuals performing advanced cyber operations
- Among first 2 people from India, selected to be part of the elite team (rest of the team is in UK and Poland)
- Leading specialized cyber projects concerning critical swiss bank operations
Other than above experience, I co-founded a software development company and ran it for around 3 years part-time with my co-founder. At the end of 3 years, the revenue of the company was around 35000 USD (25 lakh INR)
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.
- Being from poor family, I had worked in 10+ unique odd jobs (e.g. house-help, car washing, guitarist) --> Primary reason for my low GPA
- Certified Diet and Nutrition Professional
Post-MBA goals: I would like to move into Product Management role in high growth companies (preferably in Bay area) with long term goal of venturing out as tech entrepreneur.
Target Schools:
Kellogg, Haas, MIT, Ross, Tepper, Foster
Do I have a shot at listed schools with my profile?
16 Mar 2022, 17:51
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Hi paU1i,
Thanks for posting your profile. First, let me congratulate you on your strong professional trajectory - promotions, awards, and robust achievements. Not to mention your incredible entrepreneurial spirit in running a software development company on the side! These are all things that top business schools are looking for.
The Admissions Committee also will be impressed by your leadership within your community, and your personal resilience being a first gen college grad and working multiple jobs during school.
Additionally, your GRE test score is robust, which should offset somewhat your undergrad GPA. As for your GPA, as there were personal circumstances that affected your grades, do consider explaining them in the optional essay.
Overall, I think you have a good shot at your listed schools! That said, as you have a shade more experience than the average applicant, be sure to describe what motivates you to be passionate about moving into Product Management.
If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!
Sincerely,
Debbie
Thanks for posting your profile. First, let me congratulate you on your strong professional trajectory - promotions, awards, and robust achievements. Not to mention your incredible entrepreneurial spirit in running a software development company on the side! These are all things that top business schools are looking for.
The Admissions Committee also will be impressed by your leadership within your community, and your personal resilience being a first gen college grad and working multiple jobs during school.
Additionally, your GRE test score is robust, which should offset somewhat your undergrad GPA. As for your GPA, as there were personal circumstances that affected your grades, do consider explaining them in the optional essay.
Overall, I think you have a good shot at your listed schools! That said, as you have a shade more experience than the average applicant, be sure to describe what motivates you to be passionate about moving into Product Management.
If you can articulate this compellingly in your essays, that would be the key to your application success. If you would like to discuss your profile in more detail, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!
Sincerely,
Debbie
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