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bob89 wrote:My Gmat score is : 740(Q50, V40, IR 6/8, AWA 5.0/6)
Hi @Bob89- here are some thoughts listed in blue about your situation. Thanks for reaching out.
Working as Senior Software Developer at Infinera India Private Limited(Builds Optical Communication Products) since March 2016

- Imparted Domain trainings to the team and was part of team that developed new training module for the project. Domain trainings helped team understand the system better.

- Quickly ramped up and got involved in Development life cycle.

- Sub-Module owner of a new product designed and developed as part of 2017 product release.

- Job responsibilities include Working closely with Hardware, Design, Requirements and QA teams spawned across India, China and USA.

- Was trusted with a critical product feature and successfully delivered within the assigned time frame.

Spent 42 months in a reputed software firm(Aricent), and was among the top performers.

-Work domain involved ownership of Feature Assignments(Enhancements in Software functionality), Maintenance and support for the existing framework

-The teams faith in my performance- increased responsibility in a very short time, have been handed out two promotions in a short span of 2.5 years and excellent annual ratings. Good to have proof as stated here- excellent ratings? on what scale?

-Have led(Sprint Master) the team to successful completion of 3 assignments.

-Worked with different teams to meet deliverables.

-Was assigned as mentor for new-joinees.

-Was involved in planning and executing Knowledge transfer sessions for the client and new-joinees.

-ECs <present>

- Involved in voluntary teaching to girls that are associated with Kritagyata Trust(A Non Profit Charitable Organization)

-Was part of the skit committee in my last firm. Being part of this, I directed, wrote the scripts, and led a team of 14 to successful execution of 2 well-received skits in company's cultural events.

-As part of this committee, I worked closely with company's management in organizing the cultural events.

ECs[past]

-Co-founder of a Non-Profit Organisation(7 members) whose work was appreciated/recognized by Mayor of the city(Capital) and was covered in 7 newspaper dailies(during my graduation). {can arrange LOR from commissioner(Head, IAS) of municipal corporation too.} This is impressive. Be sure to highlight not just publicity but the results also.

-Co-founder of a departmental committee, whose work included publishing fortnightly technical newsletters and holding seminars on technical topics.

-Winner of Inter-department badminton championship for 3 consecutive years.

-Winner of Inter-department Cricket tournament.


Graduation Info:

B.Tech(Electronics and Telecomm, National Institute of Technology)

GPA : 3.8/4.0


Planning to target INSEAD and HEC for September 2017 session. Will also apply to ISB and IIM Bangalore in first round. Had applied to ISB last year, but was rejected after the interview. Post-MBA,I want to pursue my career in Product Management.
Last Year's GMAT : 700(Q50, V33)

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