Candidate:

Mr. Climate Change & Social Justice

About Me:

Hello, transitioning from Facilities Management to Management Consulting in Energy & Sustainability, I’m focused on Climate Change and social justice. My MBA goals include bridging gaps between developing and developed worlds, advancing women’s empowerment, and positively representing Islam in the West.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Stony Brook University SUNY, NY

Undergrad Major: Double Major: Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mathematics

GPA: 3.06

GMAT: Aiming for 700 GMAT Focus

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: VP Public Relations of Toastmaster Public Speaking Local Club | My startup Univenture is a web-based EdTech platform dedicated to supporting international students throughout their educational journey in the U.S. It offers comprehensive services including pre-admission guidance, application assistance, and post-admission support like therapy, mentorship, and job placements. The platform features interactive elements and data-driven insights to enhance user engagement and provide valuable information. This is currently in pre development and funding stage. | I started an NGO back home in Pakistan, primarily focused on an underprivileged area, and I am currently operating it from the U.S and working on scaling it up. Heating System for Community Center (2020) Equipment Aid to Disabled (2021 & 2022) Food Drives for 400 People (2023) Empowering Families Out of Extreme Poverty (Oct 2023 - Mar 2024) 3000 Meals in 30 Days in Pakistan (April 2024) Overall self-funded cost: $3,140

Work History:

Title: AriZona Beverage Co. logo Mechanical Engineer / Facilities Manager

Industry: Manufacturing

Company: Food and Beverage Industry. Arizona Beverages leading Iced tea in North America.

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Associate

Industry: Consulting

Company: Providing Sustainability, Energy Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, and Commissioning services to Academic, Not-For-Profit and Professional clients in the U.S. Company does have its reach internationally as well but not as much.

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

After four months as an intern, I was hired as a full-time Engineer and within one month promoted to Facilities Manager. I led multiple facilities for an $8 billion company, managed 11 direct reports, negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts, and solely introduced a fleet management system with benefits exceeding $2 million, which was accepted.

Post MBA Goal:

After earning my MBA, I plan to bridge the gap between developing and developed worlds on Climate Change and Sustainability, advocate against global military exceptionalism, which impacts climate change goals. My equally important two other goals are to advance women’s empowerment and foster a positive representation of Islam in the West.