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Hey Experts,

Please evaluate my profile and suggest list of B-schools which you think are suitable for my profile :-

Below are the Highlights of my Profile:

Pool: Indian/Male/IT , Currently working as a Project Lead with Cognizant Technology Solutions in India

GMAT: 670, Q49, V 32, IR 5, AWA: 5

GPA: 7/10, Bachelors in Engineering from a reputed college in India.

Work Experience: Total 6.5 years of work ex in the IT industry. Have worked with IT giants such as Accenture, Amdocs and Cognizant.

Below are key highlights of my Work-Ex:

"¢ Have received timely promotions and top ratings at Cognizant and Accenture.
"¢ Possess expertise in Data Analytics, Data Migration and Reporting.
"¢ Gained exposure to various business domains such as Telecom, Travel & Life Sciences.
"¢ Received client appreciations at numerous instances.
"¢ Managing a team of more than 10 people and contributing heavily on the Project Delivery, Resource Management & Risk Management front.
"¢ Possess international client site experience of ensuring smooth delivery of the project for a period of 6 months.
"¢ Have received many rewards and recognition awards at each of the 3 organizations worked


Extra-Curricular activities:

"¢ Was part of a community (@Accenture) which works at providing assistance to the new joiners in the organization.
"¢ Contributing heavily in social work activities for underprivileged children as part of 'OutReach program' @ cognizant.
"¢ Organized events at the cultural fest in college and received recognition for the same.

Business skills :- I can lay emphasis on the business knowledge gained in various domains such as Telecom, Travel and Life Sciences during my 6.5 yrs of tenure in IT industry

Leadership & teamwork experience : I can showcase the leadership traits exhibited as a Project Lead cognizant ( my current organization) for 1.5 yrs which includes in areas such as :-

i) Project Management & Delivery
ii) Resource Management
iii) Risk Management
iv) Leading a team of more than 10 people for last 1.5 yrs

International exp : I have a limited 6 months of international experience at client location. Can bring out some positives out of that.

Career Goals: I want to pursue a career specifically in IT Business Consulting.

Pls. advise which all B-schools should I be targeting and have a good chance of admission considering my GMAT score and overall work experience profile ?

Regards,
Nachiket Gupta