This week, we are proud to share Gustavo’s story.

Gustavo San Roman joined Sendero in our Dallas office in 2022. Prior to that, Gustavo studied international business at the University of Texas at Austin. As a consulting analyst, he has worked in industries such as healthcare and utilities, and has experience in project management, change management, and data and analytics.

What led you to Sendero?

I found Sendero through the University of Texas McCombs Business School career fair. It was really nice to meet people in the consulting industry who were as approachable as the Senderoans were, especially from my perspective as a college junior with no previous experience, but interest in that line of work. I truly enjoyed my interviews as well–it felt like I was just speaking to people who wanted to get to know me. It was more than clear that Sendero’s culture is what drew me to the company!

What stands out to you about Sendero?

I would say how involved everyone is. From committees to Community Rocks, it’s refreshing to see my coworkers allocating time to contribute to internal events or volunteer work within our community. Additionally, everyone makes an effort to get to know each other, and that was something that I really hoped I would find after leaving college.

What has been your favorite part about being a consultant?

There are two things that really stand out to me about consulting. The first is the idea of diving into a project and learning as much as you can about your client and their industry. Secondly, there’s an opportunity to meet amazing people who have years of experience to learn from and to build relationships with them. The combination of learning while building relationships is what the world revolves around, so I’ve enjoyed experiencing that in my first years as a consultant.

What industries have you worked in?

I have worked with clients in healthcare and utilities, in addition to a pro bono client in education as a part of a Community Rock.

Most successful projects are the result of exceptional teamwork. How has your time at Sendero shaped the way you approach being a team member and leader?

I’ve been lucky to have worked with some amazing people in my time at Sendero. In my first few projects, I had many opportunities to learn and grow from the examples of those around me. From people who have been at the company for six months to people who have been here for six years, I have always felt a great sense of support. So–as I grow–my goal is to give back; I want to support others in the same capacity.

What has your experience been with our company culture?

I’m all in for the culture here at Sendero. I wanted to get involved as quickly as possible! Shortly after joining, I remember being interested in supporting my alma mater’s recruiting efforts. Since then, I became one of UT’s Campus Recruiting Ambassadors and love going back to Austin and talking to students. Outside recruiting, I have been a part of Salt, our culture committee, and helped organize various events like our golf tournaments and our company-wide fantasy football league. Currently, I’m the lead for a Community Rock where we are partnering with my former grade school. Everyone involved in the project is passionate about what they are doing and always looks to go the extra mile.

What Sendero resources or programs have had the most impact on your career growth ?

I think that our Career Advisor (CA) program is an amazing and unique part of the Sendero experience. Having a senior manager involved in my career growth at the company is great because I know that, at the end of the day, there will always be someone in my corner ready to give advice. Apart from the opportunity to meet more people at the company, having a connection to a more tenured consultant is a huge resource.

What are you looking forward to in the next year, both professionally and personally?

I am starting a new project this year, so I’m excited about the challenge of a new role with new teammates and responsibilities. I really have an awesome team around me, so I’m in a great position to learn as much as I can! Outside of work, I’m hoping to travel this year and continue to learn Portuguese and French. I would love to see friends in New York and Miami, as well as some family in Venezuela.

If you could give one piece of advice to someone interested in becoming a consultant, what would it be?

If you are interested in consulting, the one piece of advice I would recommend is to ASK! Go on LinkedIn and find people from your university who work in consulting and ask them how they like it. If you can, ask for a quick call and you will hear plenty of different responses about the work experience. If you like what you hear, don’t be afraid to apply. Consulting can seem like a big sea to dive into, so use formal and informal interviews as an opportunity to ask even more questions about work-life balance and company culture. At the end of the day, find an environment where you feel like you want to contribute to, inside of client work and internally at the company. You’ll learn so much and you’ll meet some amazing people!

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