Nihar Tatapudi
Ex-McKinsey | Ace Your Management Consulting Interviews
Studied at University of Texas at Austin
Works at Propelis Group
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Nihar's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $79/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Deck Building, and .
Nihar’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Consultant
As a former McKinsey Senior Business Analyst who was promoted early and staffed on high-visibility projects across industries, I bring firsthand insight into what top-tier firms look for in candidates. I’ve helped 15+ mentees navigate the recruiting process, with over 10 earning full-time or internship offers from MBB firms, by emphasizing not just casing fundamentals, but also the judgment, communication, and composure that differentiate real-world consultants. In my final year at McKinsey, I directly managed early-tenured analysts, mentoring them through their first engagements and helping them ramp quickly in high-pressure client environments. Whether you’re working on casing, refining your behavioral answers, or just learning how consulting firms think, I’ll meet you where you are. My approach is empathetic and real-world driven: rooted in how these firms actually hire and develop talent.
Nihar can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy & Plans Development
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Cover Letters
Frameworks
General Exploration
Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Presentations
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
About Nihar
Hi! I’m Nihar — an incoming Wharton MBA, former McKinsey consultant, and current Sr. Director of Strategy & Transformation at a private equity-backed portfolio company. I spent 3.5 years at McKinsey, where I was promoted early and led cross-functional workstreams across industries. I now oversee enterprise value creation, M&A, and growth strategy at Propelis. Along the way, I’ve mentored dozens of peers through career transitions and MBA admissions. Most recently, I was admitted to multiple M7 MBA programs, including Harvard Business School and Wharton (which I will attend), and earned interviews at nearly every top program, including Stanford GSB. I know firsthand how to position unique stories to stand out in competitive pools — whether you're breaking into consulting, pivoting industries, or applying to elite MBA programs. I coach with empathy, clarity, and rigor — and I want to help you succeed with intention and confidence!
Work Experience
Senior Manager, Strategy & Transformation
Propelis Group
March 2025 - Present
Formerly SGS & Co
Senior Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
July 2024 - Present
Financial Services & Consumer M&A strategy and implementation Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
September 2022 - Present
Summer Strategy Analyst
Accenture
June 2021 - Present
Financial Analyst
Amazon
June 2020 - Present
Operations Finance Rotational Program
Co-founder
eztutor.com
July 2017 - Present
Education
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2019 - 2019
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelors of Business Administration, Business Honors Program - Finance
2018 - 2022
Activities and societies: McCombs Career Services, Phi Kappa Phi, Honors Business Association (CBHP Hometown Recruiter), SCORE Athletics, Texas Consulting (Co-Founder), Management Consulting Association (Board Member), Austin Sunshine Camps, Delta Sigma Pi, Intramural Basketball