Steven D.
5.0
Break into Strategy & Ops in Tech (Scale AI, ex-Instacart, ex-IBM)
Studied at Chicago Booth
Works at Scale AI
Hiring Manager
Available December 11 at 12:30 AM UTC
Usually responds within 4 hours
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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
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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
Senior Strategic Projects Lead
Scale AI
June 2024 - Present
Lead strategic pilot projects in Generative AI
Strategy and Operations Senior Manager
Instacart
September 2023 - February 2024
Hiring Manager
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
Expansion Manager
Instacart
November 2021 - August 2023
Hiring Manager
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
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
Market Manager
Instacart
October 2019 - October 2020
Hiring Manager
Managed Instacart's operations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast
Area Manager
Instacart
June 2018 - September 2019
Piloted Instacart's first prescription delivery program and led operations in the Mid-Atlantic region
Strategy Consultant
IBM
June 2017 - June 2018
Consulted for some of the largest retailers in the US
Summer Business Advisory Consultant
EY
June 2016 - August 2016
Intern in EY's BAP sector
Education
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
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
13 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.00
Value
5.00
Responsiveness
5.00
Supportiveness
5.00
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