Candidate:

Mr. Indian Auto Engineer

About Me:

I grew up in New Delhi, India and did a Bachelors degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering. Moved to the USA 7 years ago for a Masters in Electrical Engineering at Wright State University. Passionate about cars and after an internship at Mercedes Benz North America, decided to work for a Global German engineering consulting firm as an Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Systems Engineer. My role is to wear multiple hats depending upon the project I’m working on. I work on multiple projects at a time and act as a technical consultant to large automakers in Europe, Japan and North America to help them bring out the next Autonomous Vehicle to the market. I’ve been promoted twice in 5 years and serve as a technical subject matter expert or lead a team of 6 to 8 engineers to deliver a product.

Schools:

Target School: Wharton

Considering: MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Columbia, Kellogg SOM, Tuck, Ross

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Manav Rachna International University

Undergrad Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering

GPA: 6.08

GMAT: 770

Age: 30, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and CORe (Credential of Readiness)

School Name: Wright State University and HBS Online

Extracurriculars: Professional Violinist, Test / Race Track Driver (Motorcycles and Cars), Volunteer Teacher at Blind School for 8 years

Work History:

Title: Engineer - Autonomous and Electric Vehicles

Industry: Automotive

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 2 mos

Big Life Wins:

I have presented autonomous driving systems at conferences and to government regulators / automakers landing large contracts for the entire autonomous vehicle development for the next 3 to 5 years. Top 5% performer at my firm.

Post MBA Goal:

Short Term Goal is to transition to Strategy or Management Consulting at an MBB firm to familiarize myself with real-world business experience. Long Term Goal is to work for Waymo, Mercedes Benz, or Ford and lead their Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Business.

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 40%

Congratulations! You’ve already created an impactful career for yourself in the future of a vital industry. Your 770 GMAT will get your application a very thorough read at every school to which you will apply. The fact that you are working on future technologies that will change the very nature of our world is a critical part of your application. You would be a true asset at Wharton. I think your chances there are really good, given your work experience and your impressive GMAT score. But if for any reason Wharton balks, I am certain that you will be welcomed at several of your other target schools.

Congratulations! You’ve already created an impactful career for yourself in the future of a vital industry. Your 770 GMAT will get your application a very thorough read at every school to which you will apply. The fact that you are working on future technologies that will change the very nature of our world is a critical part of your application. You would be a true asset at Wharton. I think your chances there are really good, given your work experience and your impressive GMAT score. But if for any reason Wharton balks, I am certain that you will be welcomed at several of your other target schools.

4 years ago