Management Consulting

I worked in management consulting for almost a decade across a variety of roles - as a Business Analyst, Associate, Engagement Manager, and Associate Partner. At McKinsey, I was a Faculty member who led analyst and associate trainings and conducted hundreds of hours of interview coaching. At UVA and HBS, I peer coached classmates to prepare for the consulting interview process.

The first time I interviewed with MBB, I bombed: I didn't understand what it would take to adequately prepare for case interviews, and was limited to reading Case in Point in my room. Determined to make a comeback, I spent hundreds of hours breaking down what it would actually take to get a second chance and be ready on interview day. As a result, I landed a full-time Business Analyst offer with my dream company, McKinsey. I later served on the recruiting team and TA'ed the Management Consulting course at the Johnson School of Business, helping candidates land offers themselves. In my last role, I interviewed 20+ candidates and reviewed 1,000+ resumes as a hiring manager. My coaching style is like a teacher's. I'm not just here to give you cases, I'm here to identify your biggest gaps and teach you the skills you need. My approach has helped 90%+ of my clients land MBB offers. I place a particular emphasis on cutting through the noise so you focus on exactly what you (specifically you!) need to be offer-ready.

Hot take: Breaking into consulting is easier than you think, but nobody does it alone. I’ve helped 80+ clients navigate the application and interview process, and I think coaching should be fun and stress-free. Let’s chat!

As an ex‑Bain consultant and Mastercard consultant, I bring a rare combination of top‑tier MBB and specialized payments consulting experience, providing firsthand insight into what it truly takes to succeed in a variety of consulting interviews. Having trained and worked within Bain’s rigorous problem‑solving culture, I understand exactly how interviewers assess case structuring and hypothesis first communication. Born and raised in Hawaii, I attended Case Western Reserve University, a non-target school, so I am uniquely positioned to coach non-target candidates on how to successfully get an MBB offer. My coaching goes beyond “case tips" as I help candidates build authentic stories, sharpen judgment under pressure, and internalize the consultant mindset that MBB firms look for—tailored to both US and Japanese interview expectations.

Welcome to my profile! As a former Consultant at Boston Consulting Group, I bring firsthand experience in the consulting industry, having supported recruiting efforts through mock interviews and coffee chats. I recruiting for consulting while at the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business for undergrad, and I am currently a Wharton MBA Candidate. I specialize in helping clients navigate the consulting application process. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and craft a personalized plan to achieve your consulting career goals!

I am a current management consultant with 7 years of consulting experience, including experience at L.E.K. and an MBA from Kellogg. I have spent a lot of time around consulting recruiting — as a candidate, a business school peer coach, and through years of informal case prep and recruiting support. Across that time, I have worked through hundreds of practice cases and have seen how candidates improve when they get direct, specific feedback rather than generic advice. My focus is on helping candidates get better at the things that actually matter in live interviews: structuring ambiguous problems, doing clean math under pressure, communicating clearly, synthesizing the answer, and showing practical business judgment.

As close to the real final round experience as you can possibly get! Leveraging real final round prep cases utilized in prior cycles, you will get authentic final round mock practice (with case, behaviorals, or both), as well as detailed, line-by-line feedback on what went well vs. what didn't, how you would have scored if it was a real interview, and actionable and specific advice on how to improve on any development areas. As an Associate Partner at Bain & Co., I've been leading final round interviews for Associate Consultant and Consultant roles for the past ~7 years, and I know exactly how consulting firms think about their selection process, and how you can stand out in a competitive field. I know how transformative a career in consulting can be. I also know firsthand how difficult and stressful it can be to go through the interview process, which is becoming more competitive each year. Getting an offer at a premier consulting firm takes more than just dozens of practice consulting cases - understanding exactly what the firms are looking for, and how to hit exactly those points - can be the difference between success and failure. I look forward to helping you start your career in consulting!

Engineer → MBA → McKinsey → Strategy & BizOps. If you're aiming for consulting or a tech strategy role, I can help! I studied Electrical Engineering at Johns Hopkins, then pivoted to business at MIT Sloan. During my MBA, I landed interviews at 6+ consulting firms, went through the process at all three MBBs, and ultimately joined McKinsey. I've built my career across consulting and Strategy & BizOps, so I can help you prep for either path, or figure out which one fits you better. I'll coach you on any consulting case format or BizOps-style business problems, plus resumes, networking, and career strategy. Expect real practice, honest feedback on what's working and what isn't, and a game plan built around your target companies.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Alex Shushunov, a former McKinsey consultant and current Product Manager at Supernal. With over 14 years of experience in aerospace and defense, I have successfully led diverse, multi-component teams in challenging environments. As an MBA graduate from the University of Michigan, I have focused exclusively on serving clients in the aerospace, defense, space, and aviation sectors. I have advised senior leadership on strategic growth, operational excellence, transformation and implementation, commercial excellence, supply chain optimization, and project/program management. While working at both Accenture and McKinsey, I was an interviewer as well as a campus and veteran recruiting lead. Over the past 5 years, I've coached over 100+ people on consulting case interview prep with a high rate of success. I know what exactly what consulting firms are looking for, so let me help you get there!

◆ Former McKinsey Associate Partner and Final Round Interviewer who sat on Decision Committee and had direct responsibility for hiring decisions as recently as Q4 2025 ◆ Coached 100+ candidates from both target and non-target schools to successful outcomes at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and adjacent top-tier firms ◆ Personally received offers from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG ◆ Earned McKinsey’s top performance rating (top ~5% firmwide) for 5 consecutive years ◆ Managed, coached, and formally reviewed 150+ consultants, giving a firsthand view into what interviewers look for when identifying long-term, top-quartile performers Seven years ago, I built the interview toolkit that helped me earn offers at McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Since then, I’ve refined that toolkit using my insider perspective as both a final-round interviewer, evaluator, and people leader -- continuously adding, pruning, and sharpening it into a highly targeted, repeatable system that works. Today, I systematically train candidates on this program, coaching them to think and communicate the way MBB interviewers expect: structured, concise, and decision-oriented. I work with candidates across the full recruiting spectrum, from high-leverage, last-mile prep for those nearing final rounds, to end-to-end interview partnerships covering casing, fit/PEI, resume positioning, and interviewer psychology. Clients frequently describe my feedback as direct and precise, but warm and supportive. I won’t sugarcoat readiness, and I won’t let vague thinking or unclear communication slide, but I’m deeply invested in each candidate’s success and fully bought into helping them perform at their best when it matters most. If you’re looking for interviewer-calibrated feedback, structured skill development, and coaching grounded in how MBB decisions are actually made, I’d be excited to partner with you.