Candidate:

Mr. Green Energy Revolution

About Me:

A passionate engineer who started his career in the renewable energy sector in a startup aiming to develop affordable utility-scale energy for underdeveloped regions. Moved to the automotive sector (Australia/ South East Asia) for 2 years in order to gain experience in engineering design and operational improvements of economies of scale. Currently a program manager in Canada leading a team of 20 engineers for a major automaker. Youngest person in the room by +15 years. What defines me are grit and determination to achieve results.

Schools:

Target School: Harvard

Considering: Stanford GSB, MIT Sloan, Wharton

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Details:

Undergrad School: University of Toronto

Undergrad Major: Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.4

GMAT: 740

Age: 30,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Math & Science tutor - helped countless high school seniors improve grades and get into their desired university program, Aid in Covid relief programs by setting up face mask manufacturing lines distributed to local hospital and 3D printing components used by nurses at the hospital.

Work History:

Title: Program Manager

Industry: Automotive

Company: Fortune 500

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 3 mos

Title: Lead Project Engineer

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 3 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Managed the successful launch of a complex automotive program (~$300M revenue) and a key player in organizational improvements, adaptation of lean and cost savings practices.

Post MBA Goal:

Career Pivot: Leverage my experience in program management of large scale programs, lean organizational improvements, and renewable energy sector into a consulting role with MBB with a focus on Organizational Strategy and Transformation. My goal is to become a key opinion leader in the revolution that is about to take hold of the manufacturing / renewable energy sector in the next 10 years.

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 15%

    Hi Mr. Green Energy Revolution,
    This is Debbie Choy, Senior Consultant at mbaMission. We need more smart people like you in the renewable energy industry! I like your work achievements internationally as well as in the automotive sector, which traditionally doesn’t send many candidates to business school. With your background, I think your career goals make sense. Be sure to weave your experiences into your narrative to show how they have shaped you as a leader and your career passion. HBS is looking for demonstrated leadership, so your experience managing projects and teams will resonate well with them. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

    4 years ago
  • Stratus Admissions Counseling Odds Assessment: 35%

    Hi Mr. Green Energy Revolution, This is Donna Bauman with Stratus Admissions weighing in on your profile. You have some excellent international work experience, strong academics and some excellent leadership – both in and out of work. Those are great building blocks for HBS so I definitely think you have a shot here—of course as you know that does not mean the road is easy. I like your other schools as well but I would suggest going even deeper by perhaps looking to Booth and Kellogg and also Ross. You might even consider Yale as they have lots of people going to consulting and also with your green energy interests you may find your people there. Please reach out to let us know if you …

    4 years ago Read the full review

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