Alumni Industry Talk Sessions

In August 2025, the Alumni Industry Talk Sessions organised by the Placement Cell featured a series of engaging discussions that connected students with alumni experts across diverse fields. The first session on 3rd August, led by Mr. Ashem Kumar Palo, Lead – Sales Support at UST Global, explored analytics in banking and IT, digital transformation, and AI-driven career opportunities. On 9th August, alumni speakers Mr. Jaswanth A (F18) and Ms. Shriya Incheckal (F20) guided students on job readiness through conceptual clarity, adaptability, networking, and a structured five-step approach to JD analysis. Mr. Joseph Peter, Compensation Analyst – Manager at Equitas Small Finance Bank, discussed HR analytics, compensation design, DEI, and the impact of AI in HR on 16th August. The final session on 23rd August, with Mr. Navin Rajendran and Ms. Deepika Arokiasamy (F14), both from Cognizant, shed light on consulting, IT services, digital transformation, and emerging AI-driven opportunities. Across all four sessions, alumni combined industry insights, practical frameworks, and personal experiences to inspire students, highlighting both challenges and evolving career pathways while encouraging an “AI-first mindset” and continuous upskilling for future success.