Candidate:

Mr. Energy & AI PM

About Me:

At Oracle, I lead AI strategy for a $30M+ clean energy portfolio, aligning global VPs, engineers, and GTM and pricing teams. As a Carnegie Mellon University grad, I am innovating at the intersection of tech and sustainability. Had a brief stint at a Hedge fund after my undergrad in India. Off the clock, love traveling, hiking, and playing sports.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

See More Profiles For: Harvard

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Sardar Patel Institute Of Technology

Undergrad Major: Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering

GPA: 9.65

GRE: 328

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Masters in Information Management Systems

School Name: Carnegie Mellon University

Extracurriculars: Project Manager – Tech for Change - Led a team of five engineers to help four NGOs create technical products to enhance their operations and save 15 hours/week | Entrepreneurship Cell, S.P.I.T. – Vice Chairperson, Head of Subcommittee - Led 50 individuals, to organize 42 events raising $6,500, and winning IIT’s National Entrepreneurship Challenge 2020 | Graduate Teaching Assistant – Carnegie Mellon University - Worked with an HBS Alumni professor to set-up course (Organizational Design, Business analytics, Data Management). PS: Professor has agreed to write a letter to Harvard if I wish to apply there, and to any school. But Not sure on how valuable academic recommendations are.

Work History:

Title: Product Manager

Industry: Technology

Company: Fortune 100 Top 10

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 9 mos

Title: Quant Trader

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

1. Led the design & engineering of ML/Gen AI use cases for Top 5 USA utility clients, serving 45Million+ households, to generate $1million+ ARR for Oracle’s SaaS solution.
2. Delivered Top 5 trading quarters, maintaining a P&L of $18,500+ at a hedge fund in India managing risk of $650k+.
3. Start up in India, securing incubation at IIM Bangalore

Post MBA Goal:

Work in Tech or Strategy consulting with a keen eye to pivot into VC roles focused on tech investing (After 4-5 years working in the short-term goal).

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 50%

This is as strong a profile as I have seen in some time for Harvard. You have an important and impactful job at a major tech player, including real experience in AI which is not all that common for MBA applicants. You also have worked in finance, a nice combination with tech. Your GRE score is two points above the Harvard average and your GPA also checks the box. You also have an undergraduate degree from a prestigious university. An academic recommendation won’t carry as much weight as a professional one but given your involvement in course development it would be a great complement to to a more traditional work rec. Good luck to you.

This is as strong a profile as I have seen in some time for Harvard. You have an important and impactful job at a major tech player, including real experience in AI which is not all that common for MBA applicants. You also have worked in finance, a nice combination with tech. Your GRE score is two points above the Harvard average and your GPA also checks the box. You also have an undergraduate degree from a prestigious university. An academic recommendation won’t carry as much weight as a professional one but given your involvement in course development it would be a great complement to to a more traditional work rec. Good luck to you.

2 months ago
Patty Keegan, Fortuna Admissions | Odds Assessment: 50%

Hi, Mr. Energy and AI PM. You are a reasonably strong candidate for HBS. Academically, you clear the bar with a 9.65 GPA in engineering, a 328 GRE, and a master’s from Carnegie Mellon. Professionally, leading AI strategy for a $30M+ clean energy portfolio at Oracle with revenue impact fits well with HBS’s focus on meaningful leadership. Your hedge fund experience, startup incubation at IIM Bangalore, and extracurricular leadership show analytical strength and initiative.

Your main challenge is differentiation within an overrepresented pool (Indian male engineers in tech) and relatively short work experience (~3 years) with more project leadership than people management. Your post-MBA goals are common and will need a more distinctive focus. Suggestion to focus on your timely AI experience which …

Hi, Mr. Energy and AI PM. You are a reasonably strong candidate for HBS. Academically, you clear the bar with a 9.65 GPA in engineering, a 328 GRE, and a master’s from Carnegie Mellon. Professionally, leading AI strategy for a $30M+ clean energy portfolio at Oracle with revenue impact fits well with HBS’s focus on meaningful leadership. Your hedge fund experience, startup incubation at IIM Bangalore, and extracurricular leadership show analytical strength and initiative.

Your main challenge is differentiation within an overrepresented pool (Indian male engineers in tech) and relatively short work experience (~3 years) with more project leadership than people management. Your post-MBA goals are common and will need a more distinctive focus. Suggestion to focus on your timely AI experience which is still not overly common for MBA applicants. Overall, you are a credible HBS contender whose odds will hinge on your application story, leadership depth, and a compelling “why HBS” story. Good luck! If you want to discuss further, contact Fortuna for a complimentary fit call.

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