After 5 years in Software Engineering(3 before postgrad and 2 after), I want to gain expertise in the business side of the equation. After an MBA, I plan to join a consulting firm to gain exposure to diverse business challenges and strategies. In the long term, I plan to expand the operations of our family business in software products.

I am currently targetting the US east cost schools in Top 15.
I have a Master's degree from one of the top engineering colleges in India with a CGPA of 3.76.

Hello, I am originally from India and currently residing in the USA. I recently completed my graduate degree in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, where I achieved a GPA of 3.69. My undergraduate grades were not as strong, as I completed my bachelor's degree through distance learning at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). I bring eight years of work experience in the nonprofit sector.

Experience

xxxxxxxxxxxx - Global Leader in Medical Technology xxxxxxx
Senior Design and Development Engineer Jan 2023 – Present
• Drove a projected $55M revenue increase by leading a team across the USA and Europe to resolve sales process discrepancies using a software solution, achieving a 37.5% reduction in delivery time.
• Initiated a 6-month Mentorship Program that connected 26 individuals with senior mentors and addressed the unique needs of early-career professionals. This program led to a 30% increase in retention for employees with under 3 years’ experience and accelerated talent growth.
• Awarded the xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx in 2024, one of only 3 recipients out of 600 employees.
Design and Development Engineer Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
• Saved $800K by automating the manual process of importing healthcare product pricing data. This automation reduced sales time by 60% for 513 business managers across 171 countries.
• Addressed the challenge of diminished team cohesion by organizing trekking activities, increasing cross-functional team collaboration by 40% and revitalizing company culture.
• Promoted to Senior Engineer within one year, outpacing the typical 3-year trajectory.
xxxxxxxxxx Pvt Ltd - Leading Provider of Enterprise Cloud Solutions xxxxxxxxxxx
Solution Engineer Jan 2019 to Jan 2022
• Secured xxxxxx India's first-ever chatbot deal in the defense sector, valued at $600K, by leading the integration for the British Army cadet training program and establishing a critical foothold for future UK Defense collaborations.
• Drove $2.5M in annual revenue (3% of Low Code Sector) by partnering with 6 EMEA clients in banking, healthcare, government, and e-commerce to deliver tailored solutions that boosted client retention and secured new deals.
• Youngest recipient of the MVP of Solution Engineers Class Award.

Education
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx- Top-ranked Engineering Institution in Bengaluru Bengaluru
B.E in Information Science and Engineering Jun 2015 – Jun 2019
• Drove the Entrepreneurship Development Cell as a core team member, partnering with the National Entrepreneurship Network to foster innovation and supporting the launch of 2 student-led startups.
• Led 150 volunteers across 3 departments, coordinating 20 events for 700 participants in a technical fest.
• Served as Creativity Head for 2 cultural fests, leading a team of 30 members to design and execute innovative themes across 45 events, engaging around 1,000 participants.
Volunteer Activities
• Implemented a free process management tool that replaced inefficient https://gmatclub.com/chat communication at Life Forward Foundation in 2023 (Mental Health Org) and streamlined student and assignment tracking for mental health classes at Amity University, increasing team efficiency by over 50%.
• Assisted (Pro Bono) Namma Tractors (A rural tractor dealership) during their startup phase in 2022, mentoring them on integrating technology (Google Ads, Inventory Mgmt, and Digital Payments) into its sales operations.
• Collaborated in a team of four to win the 2013 Wipro Earthian Award by raising awareness about pollution in the Krishna River through street plays, presenting chemical analysis of the river water, and teaching local vendors to make paper bags to reduce plastic use.
Extra-Curricular Activities
• Self-taught guitarist and frontman for a band xxxxxxxx, already rocking 4 gigs since Aug 2024.
• Organize motorcycle rides, chasing the thrill of adventure the open road, because life’s too short to stay in one lane. Reached the highest elevation of 4,593 feet in the Western Ghats of India on my motorcycle.


Short term goal
Product Management

Graduate degree in engineering (7 papers, if it matters), automotive engineering internship, then Big4 management consultant with a promotion at 2 years.

Significant university extracurriculars and leadership (many years and thousands of hours in FSAE). Multiple volunteering initiatives since university, and two small non-profits / start-ups in early stages.

5 years of US business-focused work experience including 1 year of expat in the US.

Plan to retake GMAT Focus before R2

7-year experience in finance, controlling and fund investor relations - in tech sector.

Post-MBA: venture capital - tech sector.

I got my bachelor's degree (computer science) at Sharif University in Iran (the most prestigious one in engineering ) and also have 1 year of work experience as a consulter in the healthcare industry.

I also participate in an Executive MBA course ( 1 year long and the best one in Iran). I also have a great understanding and decent programming skills in ML and data analysis concerning my major.

Post-MBA Short-Term Goals: After my MBA, I plan to join a top consulting firm, focusing on strategy and innovation for startups and high-growth companies. This will help me develop a diverse skill set and gain exposure to various industries, while working closely with emerging businesses.

Post-MBA Long-Term Goals: Long-term, I aim to transition into a leadership role within a high-growth startup or launch my own venture. I want to apply the insights gained from consulting to drive innovation, particularly in tech or sustainability, and build a company that scales successfully while making a positive impact.

Region Targeted: I’m targeting dynamic startup ecosystems, such as Silicon Valley, New York, and London, but I’m also open to opportunities in emerging markets.

W.E. -

5 years in Asset Management at a F500 Bank [3 Years in Investment Management & 2 Years in Fund Management]
1 year at a Boutique IB working on Fundraising, M&A, Consulting and Business Development (expected to drive revenue along with running deals)

Post MBA Goals -
ST - work at a boutique IB and understand the NA market
LT - start my own M&A advisory practice and venture into Investing & Operating

Hurdles - **** GPA 3.02

I'm an Engineer from Morocco. I have been working in Consulting for the past 6 years. My post-MBA goal is to work on high-level consulting project in Morocco & Africa. The MBA should enhance my problem-solving skills (considering my technical background) + provide me with a global perspective

I've received 2-3 promotions during my career and traveled to 7-8 countries as part of my job.
My recommenders are a partner of a consulting firm who was my supervisor+ the Regional Manager in my current firm

Varied experiences and lots of initiatives taken in undergrad at BITS Pilani. Pretty poor GPA unfortunately due to personal reasons and focusing more on some part-time work I was doing. Got a fulfilling internship at IIM-B. Worked part-time as CMO for an early-stage social media app. I have worked full-time for 4 years in a global Data and AI consultancy firm, with the last one and a half in a managerial position. I want to take the next step and work in strategy consulting, ideally at the crossroads of sustainability and technology as those are two areas I have worked on academically and professionally since my undergrad. Ideally, targeting the US/Europe regions for the short term with the eventual plan to move back to India to work with the government think tanks like NITI Aayog