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Co-Founder and Chief Mentor at Crackverbal, MBA and Masters Admission Consultant

About

I’ve spent the last decade helping ambitious students and professionals take their next big leap — whether that’s cracking the GMAT, getting into top schools, or launching their own ventures. As the co-founder of Crackverbal, I’ve worked with thousands of applicants, built AI-driven learning platforms like Prepathon.ai and Crackadmit.com, and guided undergrad dreams and executive ambitions alike. What drives me? ⚡ Making sense of complex career pivots. ⚡ Turning “I’m not sure” into “I got in!” ⚡ Helping people build stories they’re proud to tell. I believe in frameworks, but I also believe in gut. I believe AI can transform learning, but human mentorship makes it meaningful. And I believe that every student, no matter where they start, deserves a shot at the best version of their future. Let’s talk if you're building something bold — or just want help figuring out what that is.

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Co-Founder and Chief Mentor - Crackverbal at Crackverbal, Apr 2010 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos, * Strategic Leadership: I am responsible for the company’s growth by implementing innovative growth strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. * Mentoring and Coaching: Leveraged my vast industry experience to mentor and coach thousands of students, including working professionals from diverse sectors such as Tech, Finance, Manufacturing, PSUs, VCs, Defence, and individuals with varied experience ranging from 0 to 20+ years. Helped them gain admission to top universities worldwide. I provide personalized mentorship, career advice, and support to ensure their success. * Sales and Revenue Growth: I work with a high-performance sales team to develop data-driven sales strategies and performance metrics to drive results. Interview with Shreekala Kurup: https://bit.ly/453wmzZ BWDisrupt : https://bit.ly/45fT0FH Yourstory article : https://bit.ly/3UXc8mU How CrackVerbal Increased Student Admissions : https://bit.ly/44YzbCl

Sr. Software Analyst at Hewlett-Packard, 2003 - 2010 · 7 yrs, Bangalore, * Technical Impact: As the Sr Engineer for the SQL/MX database, worked with a team of engineers in resolving critical business challenges, ensuring high availability and reliability for global clients. * Global Coordination: Coordinated technical efforts across multiple countries, including South Korea and Germany, ensuring smooth product transitions and implementations. * Achievements: Successfully managed the transition of the SQL/MX product from HP Cupertino to global teams, maintaining seamless operations and client satisfaction. * Customer Support: Acted as the primary point of contact, significantly improving customer satisfaction ratings by providing timely and effective solutions. * Key Responsibilities: Handled critical issues faced by customers using the SQL/MX database worldwide, ensuring minimal downtime and robust performance. * Transitioned the SQL/MX product at HP Cupertino, ensuring seamless integration and continuity. Delivered a smooth transition with zero downtime, enhancing customer trust and satisfaction. * Represented HP at international conferences such as the Product Management Summit in Bad Homburg, Germany. Presented technical advancements and strategies and worked very closely with Global sales and product managers to position HP as a leader in database technology. Successfully showcased SQL/MX advancements, leading to increased interest and adoption in the industry

Software Engineer at Vaman Technologies, 2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs, Mumbai Area, India, * Startup Experience: Joined a visionary startup with the ambition to compete with global giants like Oracle and HP in the database industry. Worked alongside some of the sharpest tech minds in the field. * Development and Optimization: Developed and optimized the connectivity engine for the Vaman Database, significantly enhancing its performance and reliability. Increased the database engine’s speed by 20% through efficient coding practices and advanced optimization techniques. * Sole Responsibility for Connectivity Layer: Solely responsible for the connectivity layer of the database, ensuring seamless communication and integration with other systems. Designed, developed, and maintained the connectivity engine, which was crucial for the database’s performance and user experience. * Technology Utilization: Utilized advanced programming languages and technologies to build a robust database engine. Implemented innovative solutions to overcome technical challenges. Technologies Used: Java, C++, SQL, and proprietary database technologies. * Team Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and ensure the engine met all performance criteria. Collaborated with other engineers to innovate and solve complex problems. * Project Leadership: Led the development of key features that improved the database’s speed and connectivity. Ensured that all deliverables met the highest standards of quality and performance.

Education

Stanford SEED Transformation Program, Business, Stanford University

Mentorship Programme, Business, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women in Business