Candidate:

Mr. Quant Coder Quant

About Me:

Greetings! I studied theoretical math as an undergrad then transitioned to the real world, having started and stayed in the data space my entire career. I worked as a data analyst for a startup after undergrad, before going back to school next year for an MS in applied stats, after which I’ve worked as a data scientist or data engineer ever since.

I also humbly ask for any additional resources to aid me in prepping for b-school (currently studying for the GMAT that I’m scheduled to take in July and have never taken it before).

Schools:

Target School: Tuck

Considering: Yale, NYU Stern, MIT Sloan, Darden, Cornell Johnson, Tepper

See More Profiles For: Tuck

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: University of Virginia

Undergrad Major: Mathematics

GPA: 2.9

GMAT: 710

Age: 30, Ethnicity: Black or African American

Other Degree/Certification: M.S. Applied Statistics

School Name: George Mason University

Extracurriculars: Alexandria City Public Schools Math Tutor | Landlord and Property Manager | Toastmasters

Work History:

Title: Data Scientist

Industry: Technology

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 3 mos

Title: Senior Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 3 mos

Big Life Wins:

Work: history of strong performance in all roles, demonstrated initiative-taker (volunteering to study and obtain certs for additional customer work, Toastmasters to improve public speaking, leading tech efforts);

Personal: coming from a non-privileged background to achieve my educational goals, buying a home and turning it into a rental property

Post MBA Goal:

Transition from the coding, back-office side of technical groups to the managerial, more visible side. Industry preferences are tech (FAANG) and finance, but open to explore and grow. Have worked in healthcare, energy, international trade, defense, academia, and the intelligence community.