Candidate:

Mr. Ed Tech For Underprivileged Children

About Me:

Commanded a battalion comprising more than 1200 diverse soldiers. Operated in a United Nations mission in Lebanon for 13 months. Studied defense management and strategies with international army officers. Experienced in managing supply chains, leading disaster relief Operations, HR, and training of cadets in military academies.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: London Business School

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Pune

Undergrad Major: Electrical engineering

GPA: 2.7

GMAT: 730

Age: 44, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Masters in Defence and Strategic studies

School Name: Madras University

Extracurriculars: Human Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations | Taught Music to children for free | Organised Vocational training for women and youth

Work History:

Big Life Wins:

– Implemented an innovative supply chain solution to save > Rs 5 million per year, scalable to 25 times in other areas.
– Rescued more than 100 civilians from avalanches in over 2 years.
– Used local resources in an innovative manner to prevent contraband smuggling.
– Turned over a failing battalion into a successful one winning several honors and awards.

Post MBA Goal:

In short term, work for an edu tech company (K-12) or a management consulting firm to learn about business operations and strategy, something that I hope an MBA will give me a glimpse into, and that I can build up on the job
In long term, set up my own ed tech company that will make quality education accessible to underprivileged children globally.