
Joe Viviano
5.0
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HBS Graduate | First-Gen | Veteran | 10 years experience
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at Vannevar Labs
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Joe’s MBA Qualifications
Joe has helped clients get into these schools:
Applying to business/graduate school is a big step, and it helps to have someone in your corner every step of the way who has been through it. I’m Joe - I am a graduate of Harvard Business School's full time MBA program, Navy officer, and longtime tutor/coach with a background in strategy, finance, engineering, and leadership. Before HBS, I served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, where I led teams and managed Sailors and operations for months at sea. I’ve also tutored and coached more than 300 students across personal finance, strategy, business, computer science and professional development. Helping people recognize and reach more of their potential has always been one of the most meaningful parts of my professional life. I’ve helped MBA applicants from a multitude of backgrounds think through their goals and build applications that feel both polished and authentic. My style is direct and practical: I’ll help you figure out what actually makes your story compelling, then turn that into a clear application strategy. Let’s build an application that doesn’t just check the boxes, but actually captures the person behind them.
Joe can help with:
Application Strategy
Cover Letters
Ding Analysis
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Networking Strategy
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience

MBA Intern - Mission Success Lead
Vannevar Labs
June 2025 - August 2025
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.

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

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

Liberty University
Master of Arts, Military Operations and History
2025 - 2026

Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026

University of Colorado at Boulder
Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering
2024 - 2025

Missouri State University
Master of Science - MS, Defense and Strategic Studies
2022 - 2024

Golden Gate University
Master of Science, Financial Analytics
2022 - 2024

American University
Master in Science, Finance
2013 - 2014

University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
2009 - 2013
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Overall Rating
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