Had a PhD degree (GPA 3.65) in power engineering after undergraduate studies. Working experience span from R&D, technology firm and utility (end-users). Became manager 3 years ago. Long-term strategy making and PI of $100+ million DOE grant for a utility. IEEE senior member with 15+ invited panel sessions in the past 4 years.
Short-term goal: Solidify the thoughts, identify potential collaborators and actively search for entrepreneurship opportunities within Stanford study period. Co-fund a new company via Angel Fund or the with DOE SBIR/STTR. May also join Venture Capital to gain broad market insights, before starting my own company.
Long-term goal: Lead an innovation company to provide disruptive solutions for energy industry, and propagate influence through building solid product and providing excellent services.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Yerevan State University (YSU),
Master of Laws (Honours) from American University of Armenia
Gold Medal from President for Academic Excellence , Best Leader of YSU Law SSC, and multiple leadership positions in student societies
Senior Lawyer at top tier legal and business consulting firm in Armenia 3 promotions
Head of Intellectual Games Team and Head of Chair in YSU Law Student Scientific Society
Co-founder of Youth Union NGO, fostering youth development in intellectual, cultural, and travel activities
Provides legal aid and participates in NGO work
Career break of 3 years due to ill-health
Long term goal: Run my own VC focused on deep-tech ventures in East Asia
Short term goal: go back to my consulting company's (MBB) west coast offices for 2 years, and then join an early stage deep-tech venture
At my consulting company I focused on the tech industry (AI, semiconductors, data center, cloud, EV) and geographically East Asia along with few projects in France and the US.
Personally I did side projects on making applications for mental health or prevention of phishing crimes. I also did few volunteer works for 5+ years.
Is my GPA a big no no for my target schools? :(
Tech MBA has test waiver
9/6 - Submitted
Got the Virtual Kira invite!
