Joe V.

Joe Viviano

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Harvard MBA & Navy Officer | Master's Degree Coaching That Gets Results

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Worked at Vannevar Labs

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Joe's Offerings

Custom hourly · $40/hr

Get help with Application Strategy, Essays, and .

Joe also coaches for MBA, Career Coaching, and ACT. View all.

Joe’s Master’s Programs Qualifications

Joe has helped clients get into these schools:

Welcome! I help aspiring graduate students turn ambitious goals into successful applications. I hold an MBA from Harvard Business School along with master's degrees in Defense and Strategic Studies and in Engineering, so I understand competitive, rigorous programs from the inside out, and I know firsthand what admissions committees are looking for. As a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy, I've developed the leadership and crisis-management skills I now use to guide you calmly through every stage of the application process. As a private tutor with Varsity Tutors, I've worked with over 300 students, and the most important thing I've learned is that no two applicants are the same. I tailor my coaching to your story, your strengths, and your goals, whether that means refining your application strategy. The goal is to shape a personal statement that genuinely sounds like you and prepare you to walk into an interview with confidence. If you're ready to pursue your dream master's program, I'd love to help you get there.

Joe can help with:

Application Strategy

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

General Exploration

Interviews

Letters of Recommendation

School Selection

Joe also coaches for MBA, Career Coaching, and ACT. View all.

Work Experience

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MBA Intern - Mission Success Lead

Vannevar Labs

June 2025 - August 2025

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Data Analyst

clearAvenue

August 2020 - June 2021

Managed data integration of bespoke government, military, and healthcare IT solutions. Oversaw software developer code contributions, helped translate business and mission requirements into technical specifications, and ensured data pipelines, reporting logic, and system outputs were deliverable for clients.

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Private Tutor

Varsity Tutors

May 2015 - Present

Provided personalized expertise to over 300 students to help achieve academic success in over 20 subjects. Analyzed specific tutoring needs and incorporated elements of coaching, mentoring, training, and development into all lesson plans for students. Subjects Tutored (not all inclusive) -Personal Finance -Supply Chain Management -Accounting and Financial Management -Corporate Finance -SQL and HTML/CSS -Strategy

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Surface Warfare Officer

US Navy

July 2011 - Present

Served as a Surface Warfare Officer leading sailors and managing shipboard operations in high-pressure maritime environments. Held key roles as Electronic Warfare Officer and Main Propulsion Officer, overseeing electromagnetic spectrum operations, tactical systems, engineering readiness, and mission execution. Later supported Special Operations Forces as a maritime planner, integrating naval capabilities, operational planning, and interagency coordination for complex maritime missions. Developed strong leadership, crisis-management, technical, and cross-functional planning skills across conventional Navy and SOF environments.

Education

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Liberty University

Master of Arts, Military Operations and History

2025 - 2026

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Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2024 - 2026

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University of Colorado at Boulder

Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering

2024 - 2025

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Missouri State University

Master of Science - MS, Defense and Strategic Studies

2022 - 2024

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Golden Gate University

Master of Science, Financial Analytics

2022 - 2024

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American University

Master in Science, Finance

2013 - 2014

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University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance

2009 - 2013

Joe was also personally admitted to

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    The Wharton School (UPenn)

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    Duke's Fuqua School of Business

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    Darden School of Business (UVA)

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