Hi, I'm Hrishikesh — a biomedical engineer and researcher currently working as a Research Coordinator at McKinsey & Company. My journey: Mechanical Engineering undergrad → MTech in Bioengineering at IISc Bangalore (GATE AIR - 203) → R&D at a biosensor startup (Achira Labs) → McKinsey, where I work on pharmaceutical market research, commercial due diligence, and life sciences strategy. I also co-founded a food startup on the side and led a national podium-finishing go-kart team - so I understand the hustle of juggling multiple things at once. I can help you with: 🎓 Getting into IISc / top research programs — GATE preparation strategy and score targeting — How IISc MTech Bioengineering admissions actually work (from the inside) — Building a strong research profile and SOP — Choosing between MSc, MTech, and PhD paths 💼 Breaking into top consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Bain & others) — How science and engineering graduates can lateral into consulting roles — The difference between analyst, associate, and knowledge/research tracks — What McKinsey's Research Coordinator and KEM roles look like from the inside — How to position a non-MBA, non-IIM profile for consulting applications — Resume and cover letter strategy for consulting lateral applications — What the screening, case interview, and hiring process actually looks like 💼 Early career in biotech & life sciences — Breaking into R&D, biotech startups, or diagnostics companies — Transitioning from engineering to biomedical/life sciences roles — Understanding what consulting firms look for in science graduates — Career roadmapping for IISc / IIT graduates 🤖 Bonus: AI tools for research & career acceleration — Building automation pipelines for research workflows — Using AI tools to write better SOPs, CVs, and cover letters I give honest, experience-based advice - not generic tips. If you want a real conversation with someone who has recently walked the path you're aiming for, let's talk.