Steven D.

Steven D.

5.0

Break into Strategy & Ops in Tech (Scale AI, ex-Instacart, ex-IBM)

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Studied at Chicago Booth

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Works at Scale AI

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Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC

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Steven’s Business Strategy & Operations Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

60+ people coached for Business Strategy & Operations

Steven has helped clients get into these companies:

Welcome to my profile! I am passionate about the intersection of business and technology. I'm a part-time MBA at Chicago Booth and hold a BS in Business Administration from UNC Kenan-Flagler. I have supported Admissions Committee interviews and TA'd Negotiations classes at Chicago Booth. From a professional perspective, I recently started leading strategic pilot projects at Scale AI in the Generative AI space. Prior to this, I worked at Instacart for over 5 years where I helped scale Operations from Series E all the way through IPO. My experience began when I learned to solve for cold starts by launching markets across the US and Canada. Eventually this turned into a Senior Manager role where I led strategy and operations for our Canadian markets. Prior to Instacart, I have experience as a IBM Digital Strategy Consultant supporting retail clients. Over the years, I have successfully coached several individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of business strategy and operations. Whether you're looking to break into top companies, advance your career, or considering a top MBA program, I'm here to provide tailored guidance. Feel free to reach out to start your journey towards success!

Steven can help with:

Interview Prep

Market Research

Operations Management

LinkedIn Review

Business Strategy Development

Cover Letters

Process Improvement

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Steven also coaches for Career Development and MBA. View all.

Why do I coach?

I have always been taught to pay it forward. If it had not been for tutors and coaches growing up, I would not have been fortunate enough to attend the schools I did and work at some of the companies I have been able to land roles at. The business school and tech/consulting markets are highly competitive and if I can help make the Admissions process or Interview process respectively even 1% easier for somebody else, it's more than worth it to me. I hope I can help you achieve your goals similar to how my mentors helped me!

Work Experience

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Senior Strategic Projects Lead

Scale AI

June 2024 - Present

Lead strategic pilot projects in Generative AI

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Strategy and Operations Senior Manager

Instacart

September 2023 - February 2024

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Collaborated w/ Executive Leadership to propose Instacart’s growth strategy for the Canada market across selection, product, & awareness; drove $XXM in incremental gross transaction value on the platform in market

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Expansion Manager

Instacart

November 2021 - August 2023

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Led a team of multiple Analysts to drive growth in US & Canada markets; solved multiple cold starts to facilitate operational market entry into net new markets

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Senior Program Manager

Instacart

November 2020 - October 2021

Led Instacart's go to market strategy and market entry into it's first dual language geography, Quebec in Canada

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Market Manager

Instacart

October 2019 - October 2020

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Managed Instacart's operations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast

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Area Manager

Instacart

June 2018 - September 2019

Piloted Instacart's first prescription delivery program and led operations in the Mid-Atlantic region

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Strategy Consultant

IBM

June 2017 - June 2018

Consulted for some of the largest retailers in the US

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Summer Business Advisory Consultant

EY

June 2016 - August 2016

Intern in EY's BAP sector

Education

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Chicago Booth

Master of Business Administration - MBA | Concentrations - Economics, Behavioral Science, & Strategy

2022 - 2024

Admissions Committee Experience

Activities and societies: Chicago Booth Admissions Committee | TA for Negotiations Part-Time MBA Student (Evening Program) | Chicago Booth Merit Scholar | Dean's List

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UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration | Concentrations in Consulting & Entrepreneurship

2013 - 2017

Activities and societies: President of Consulting Club | President of Kenan-Flagler Ambassadors | Founder & President of UNC Table Tennis Club Team Graduated with Distinction | Dean's List | Core Values Award: Leadership | Academic Awards: Consulting

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