I have just 2 years of work experience as of 26th Dec, 2013. I am looking to join the class of 2015 ( the ones who would graduate in 2016) . Just putting up my profile here. Please let me understand, if it is the rite time for me to apply for ISB.
10th - 88.2
12th - 90
Engg ( computer Science ) - 8.1/10 ( Top 15 % in Amrita University )
Work Experience - Working in Cisco Systems for the last 18 months. ( til 25th Dec , 2013)
-Cisco Systems is the leading enterprise in terms of networking.
-And as a part of this I got to work on one of the most sizzling products of cisco ASR9K.
-As a part of work i also got an opportunity to interact with customers like At&t;, vodafone, verizon. -Also, have received letter of appreciation from the field.
-In lieu of my achievement in first one year of the job, i got a letter of appreciation and cash award from the company.
-Judged Cisco Star 3 times in a year. Which is given to the best two in a business unit consisting of 150 people. - Worked on projects related to security on ASR9k routers, for which I had the opportunity to give a presentation to Mr Sam Pitodra ( Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister of India)
- Also took part in Inter-Enterprise Badminton, cricket, football competitions
College
1. I have put forth a continuous improvement from a CGPA of 7.1 in the first semester to being the topper in the last semester. ( I have reasons reserved for not doing well initially ; should be able to convince )
2. PACE secretary - I had the opportunity to lead, a computer science department of strength 455 on average.
3. As a part of PACE association I also got the opportunity to organize a tech fest in college.
4. Was also one of the people who initiated the first tech fest in our College - Amrita University .
5. Was the head of EyeOS Indian Group ( cloud operating system, FOSS)
6. Member of the free and open source club, hence installing the attitude of using free and open softwares rather than using pirated softwares. I belong to a defense background. My father is a retired officer of the Indian Navy. My exposure to things from child hood has been very adventurous. One of the facts that give an insight into my exposure is having had to change 13 schools in 12 years of college life. ( dads transfers ) But what I want to show here is that, i got to interact with people from different corners of this country, tamilian, andhrite, malayali, punjabi, kashmiri and the list goes on. I have learnt rite from my childhood to interact, compete and be the best wherever you go.
Interviews Cleared
1. SSB ( in 2008 )
2. Source Bits
3. Cisco Systems
4. Coast Guard ( PSB )
Awards
I don't have many of the certificates for which i got an award, but yes I have the medals. the ones for which i have a certificate is
1. Best outgoing student in 10th Class.
2. Best performer in cisco sytems.