Demystifying the Country & University Selection Process
Virtual Mentorship Symposium
Day 1: 4th September
Time: 6:00 PM IST
» How to choose between countries
» University Selection: Ranking vs Brand Name
» How to build a strong profile representing your academic and extra-curricular achievements
» Application hacks
Speakers:
Sayujya Shah
Pursuing PDEng in Process & Product Design
Mahesh Hase
Pursuing MS in Data Science
Diler Ganatra
Pursuing MS in Automotive Engineering
John Britto Edinburgh
Graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Software Development Engineer
ROI on an Overseas Education
Time: 7:00 PM IST
» How to minimize the cost of your education
» Strategies to secure RA/TA/On Campus Jobs
» Is the investment to study abroad worth it?
» Jobs Prospects on returning to India
Speakers:
Tushar Agarwal
Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Manager of Product
Shantanu Tilak
Pursuing PhD from Ohio State University
Instructional Designer
Nishit Mohire
Graduated from La Trobe University
Quality Assurance Officer
Fay Nicole Colah
Graduated from Stanford University
Product System Design Engineer
Planning after MS
Time: 8:00 PM IST
» Building your Resume for Jobs
» Networking while studying
» Leveraging networking platforms like Linkedin, Glassdoor, etc.
» Applying for internships while studying.
» Exploring job opportunities in multiple countries.
Speakers:
Vidhi Chitalia
Graduated from Rutgers Business School
Sr. Analyst, Product Management
Priyanka Bhuta
Graduated from Southern Methodist University
Data Engineer
Nikhil Modi
Graduated from Purdue University
Sr. Software Engineer
Vatsa Joshi
Graduated from Syracuse University
GRC Officer – Vendor Risk Management
Day 2: 5th September
Quantum Computing 101 : The Future of Computing Era
Time: 6:00 PM IST
» Fundamentals of Quantum Computing
» Why is Quantum Computing required?
» Different industry applications of Quantum Computing
» How Quantum Computing is now accessible via cloud?
Speaker:
Sanjay Vishwakarma
Graduated from Carnegie Mellon University
Research Software Engineer
Nuts and Bolts of Software Engineering
Time: 6:30 PM IST
» Getting into software giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and others
» Process of application development at leading companies
» Managing expectations/product releasing
» Career progression
Speakers:
Vritti Rohira
Graduated from University of Southern California
Software Engineer
Tanveer Shaikh
Graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago
Software Development Engineer
Getting a Hold on the Machine Learning Craze!
Time: 7:00 PM IST
» How is Machine Learning being used in various business sectors
» Demand for Machine Learning Engineers
» What does an ML Engineer do?
» Career Progression of an ML Engineer
Speaker:
Dhaval Shah
Graduated from University of Southern California
Software Engineer
Data Science vs Analytics: Similarities & Differences
Time: 7:30 PM IST
» Data Science/Analytics Defined
» Overview of course curriculum
» Unravelling the coding element
» Navigating the career maze
Speaker:
Shreyash Suryawanshi
Graduated from University of Maryland
Data Scientist, Strategy
Ameeta Japtiwale
Graduated from University of Minnesota
Specialist, Data Engineering
Cloud Engineering: A Megatrend!
Time: 8:00 PM IST
» What is Cloud Engineering?
» Demand for Cloud Engineers in US
» Academic + Career progression of Cloud engineers
Speaker:
Madhav Prabhu
Graduated from New York University
Solutions Specialist –
Strategy and Analytics
Day 3: 11th September
Decoding an Organization’s Network Backbone
Time: 6:00 PM IST
» Opportunities post-graduation in Canada
» Developing & Managing a Network Infrastructure
» Role of DevOps in Telco networks implementation
Speaker:
Suraj Iyer
Graduated from University of Toronto
Technology Specialist
Supply Chain Management: Examining the Process & Career Flow
Time: 6:30 PM IST
» What is Supply Chain Management and its various specializations
» Founding a Club at University
» How does Lean Endeavors club help SCM graduates
» Career Progression in SCM
Speakers:
Jeel Majithia
Graduated from Northeastern University
Co-Founder of the Lean Endeavors
Tech Consulting: A Career Beyond just Coding!
Time: 7:00 PM IST
» What is Technology Consulting?
» Leveraging your MS Degree to get into a consulting role
» Product Management vs Technology Consulting
» Career progression of a Consultant
Speakers:
Yashil Kalyani
Graduated from Indiana University
Associate Consultant
Tanya Gupta
Graduated from Indiana University
Associate Consultant
Unravelling Integrated Product Design
Time: 7:30 PM IST
» What is product design and service design?
» The future of product design – VR/AR Service-based Designs, Haptics, etc.
» Stages involved in product design
» A designers mindset vs an engineering mindset
» The European Edge for Product Design!
Speakers:
Pranav Gawde
Graduated from Delft University of Technology
Mechanical Design Engineer
Robotics Engineering Deconstructed
Time: 8:00 PM IST
» Getting into the Robotics/Control Systems Field
» Job Profile of a Robotics Engineer
» Career Progression/Opportunities
Speakers:
Abhijeet Mishra
Graduated from Columbia University
Robotics Engineer
Umang Rastogi
Graduated from University of Maryland, College Park
Software Developer
Pallavi Shintre
Graduated from Arizona State University
Control Systems Engineer
Pharmacy: An Ever-Evolving Domain
Time: 8:30 PM IST
» Career scope in pharmacy post MS
» Masters vs PhD in Pharmacy
» Upcoming trends in the Pharma domain
Speakers:
Nikita Desai
Graduated from Northeastern University
Associate Scientist
Soham Yande
Pursuing his PhD from University of Houston
Vaccines Outcomes Graduate Intern
Day 4: 12th September
International Business: A Gateway to Opportunities!
Time: 6:00 PM IST
» Navigating through the career maze
» Making the switch from Business to HR
» The work culture and lifestyle in Australia
Speaker:
Mohana Ghate
Graduated from University of New South Wales
HR Business Partner-Supply & Corporate Functions
A Firsthand Glimpse into the Scope of Civil Engineering
Time: 6:30 PM IST
» Opportunities and Career Progression in the Civil Engineering Domain
» The right blend of skill-sets to succeed as a Project Engineer
» Work culture & work-life balance
Speaker:
Shubham Holani
Graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology
Project Engineer
Entrepreneurship: The Ultimate End Goal!
Time: 7:00 PM IST
» The roadmap to start a venture
» Funding a start-up
» Creating a dream team
» Making a mark as an entrepreneur
Speaker:
Alay Patel
Graduated from New York University
Founder
The PhD Value-Add!
Time: 7:30 PM IST
» Industry vs Academia
» Life of a PhD student
» Career progression in Academia
Speaker:
Bhaumik Bheda
Pursuing PhD in Chemical Engineering
Graduate Research Associate
Transitioning from India to US & Canada
Time: 8:00 PM IST
» Work Culture: India vs US vs Canada
» Career growth opportunities in the two countries
» Transaction Advisory Services & Venture Services explained
Speakers:
Mustufa Shah
Graduated from University of Rochester
Manager, Strategy & Transactions
Maulik Mehta
Graduated from Fordham Gabelli School of Business
Venture Associate
The Untapped Opportunities in Architecture
Time: 8:30 PM IST
» Exploring the different dimensions of the field
» Career progression of an Architect in US
» Role of a Landscape Architect
» Strategy to convert an Internship into a Full-time position
Speaker:
Niti Tataria
Graduated from Texas A&M University
Landscape Designer
