Amravati :- A special career and placement-focused session was organized for final-year students at Sipna College of Engineering & Technology, Amravati. The session was delivered by Abhijeet A. Mahankal, Chief Technology Architect at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), who served as the keynote speaker.
In view of the rapid transformation in the IT industry due to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, Mahankal guided students on the importance of staying placement-ready and acquiring industry-relevant skills. He elaborated on the IT career roadmap, in-demand technologies, and provided valuable insights on preparing effectively for TCS interviews and recruitment processes.
While sharing his life journey, he described his inspiring path from humble beginnings to working with international clients across the UK, US, India, and Germany. He emphasized the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, clear goal setting, and time management. His motivational experiences deeply inspired the students and encouraged them to stay focused and determined in achieving their career goals.
Mahankal’s life story, highlighting his struggles, the opportunities he seized, and the success he achieved, served as a powerful lesson for students. His practical advice and real-life experiences motivated students immensely and provided them with valuable takeaways for building a successful career in the IT industry.
He strongly emphasized that along with a degree, skills are extremely important. Programming knowledge, problem-solving ability, communication skills, teamwork, adaptability to new technologies, and a continuous learning mindset are essential to secure and sustain a career in the IT sector.
In addition to the student session, Mahankal also conducted a separate interactive session for faculty members in the presence of Principal Dr. S. M. Kherde, Deans, and Heads of Departments. During this discussion, various syllabus-related aspects were reviewed, and valuable suggestions were shared regarding the inclusion of industry-relevant topics to align the curriculum with current industry expectations. The discussion was highly productive and constructive, and it will certainly help students become better prepared for careers in the IT industry.
The event received an enthusiastic response from both students and faculty members. It was organized by the Industry-Institute Interaction and Corporate Relation Cell of the college.
The institution expressed sincere gratitude to Honorable President Jagdish Gupta, Principal Dr. S. M. Kherde, all Deans, Heads of Departments, DPC members, and faculty members for their unwavering support and cooperation in making the event a grand success.
