Engineer · Athlete · Creator

Balwant
Yadav

MBA Candidate at IIM Udaipur · Hybrid Athlete · Content Creator

IIM Udaipur ’28 NIT Jalandhar ’22 Hybrid Athlete Content Creator
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01 / ABOUT ME

Academic rigor, corporate experience, athletic discipline.

I started my journey with a strong analytical foundation, earning my B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (Class of 2022). This engineering background instilled in me a deep passion for problem-solving, structured analytical thinking, and a systems-oriented mindset.

Following graduation, I spent over 3 years in the IT services industry as a software professional. Working in a fast-paced corporate environment, I honed my technical capabilities, managed backend systems, and built client-facing communication skills. This hands-on experience taught me how to translate complex technical workflows into real-world business value.

Driven to bridge the gap between engineering excellence and commercial strategy, I pivoted to pursue my MBA at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (Batch 2026–28). My career goal lies at the intersection of Marketing & General Management, specifically focusing on B2B Marketing and Product Marketing. Outside the boardroom, I live as a hybrid athlete and fitness content creator, dedicated to cultivating speed, strength, and endurance.

3+ Years IT Experience
6 Brand Collaborations
2 Half Marathons
2028 IIM Udaipur MBA

02 / EDUCATION

Academic Journey

2026–2028

MBA — Marketing & General Management

Indian Institute of Management Udaipur (IIM Udaipur)

Focusing on marketing strategy, general management, consumer behavior, B2B Marketing, and Product Marketing. Gaining strategic insights to bridge technology and market placement.

2018–2022

B.Tech — Instrumentation & Control Engineering

National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar)

Analytical and engineering foundation. Active in sports. Represented NIT Jalandhar at national inter-NIT sports.

03 / CAREER

Professional Experience

2022–2026 · IT Services

Software / IT Professional

IT Services Industry

  • Technical Acumen: Developed robust systems and managed backend architectures over 3+ years in the IT services industry, ensuring scale and stability.
  • Client-Facing Experience: Successfully collaborated with global clients, gathering requirements and delivering software solutions that aligned with user needs.
  • Systems-Thinking Mindset: Applied engineering problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex software issues and optimize performance.
  • Business Synergy: Integrated technology workflows with business goals, developing a sharp understanding of how digital products create market value and revenue.

04 / ATHLETIC DISCIPLINE

The Hybrid Athlete Journey

Training as a hybrid athlete means refusing to compromise. I build speed, strength, and endurance simultaneously—challenging the notion that a strength athlete cannot run, and a runner cannot lift. This dedication translates directly into academic focus and professional grit.

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Strength Training

Focusing on powerlifting compounds and functional strength. Building a resilient physical foundation to support heavy loads and prevent athletic injury.

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Running & Endurance

Logging road and trail miles to build aerobic power. Garmin Forerunner 165 acts as my primary training computer, providing live pacing, heart rate, and training dynamics data.

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Data-Driven Training

Leveraging heart rate variability, training load, VO2 max estimation, and sleep patterns. Optimizing recovery and nutrition scientifically for peak physical preparedness.

🏅 2× Half Marathon Finisher
5 x 10K Completions
Garmin Athlete (Strava Tracked)

05 / CONTENT & BRANDS

Digital Footprint & Collaborations

I started documenting my training online to show that professional ambition, academic excellence, and peak physical fitness can coexist. In the fitness, lifestyle, and mindset niche on Instagram, my goal is to provide authentic, relatable storytelling that goes beyond polished highlights.

I share my daily routines, training breakdowns, and the actual mental hurdles of balancing an MBA at IIM Udaipur with a rigorous hybrid training schedule. This transparency has built a highly engaged community of people who value discipline, personal progress, and lifestyle optimization.

Through this authentic relationship, I have collaborated with leading fitness, lifestyle, and health brands. I work to align brand values with my community’s aspirations, promoting products that support a high-performance, active life.

Fitness & Training Lifestyle Mindset MBA Journey Hybrid Athlete

Brand Collaborations

WhatZnext Apparel
BetterAlt India Supplements
Leap India Supplements
Apto Recovery
Provilac High-Protein Milk
SockSoho Activewear / Socks

06 / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Key Milestones

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Bronze Medal — Volleyball, ITUSA Sports Fest

Represented NIT Jalandhar at the All India Inter-NIT Sports Festival hosted at NIT Kurukshetra, displaying team cohesion and tactical skill.

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All India Inter-NIT Volleyball Team Selection

Selected to represent NIT Jalandhar in the prestigious national volleyball sports festival, competing against top engineering institutes in the country.

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3rd Place — Intermega Inter-School Quiz Competition (2015)

Achieved a podium finish among 60+ schools across Punjab, demonstrating strong general knowledge and quick recall under pressure.

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Top 10 — All India Britannia Inter-School Quiz (2014–15)

Secured the 10th position at the national final round of a highly competitive quiz championship drawing entries from across India.

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Member — Institute Media Cell, NIT Jalandhar

Contributed to campus communications, visual story-boarding, event coverage, and creative design, developing media and public relations skills early on.

07 / GET IN TOUCH

Find me where I show up.

Whether you are a recruiter looking for a marketing leader with a technical edge, a wellness brand seeking authentic collaborations, or simply a fellow student/athlete on a growth journey—let’s start a conversation.