Resource Person/ Facilitator:
Mr. Piyush Asapa, Solution Architect at Amdocs Ltd.
Mr. Nikesh Chawake, Technical Project Manager at Reliance Jio Infocom Ltd.
Mr. Amit Mandawkar, Team Lead at Webkars Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Anurag Akalkar, Oracle Cloud Consultant at Birla Soft Pvt. Ltd.
Summary/ Report:
The Department of Computer Engineering, Zeal Polytechnic, Pune organized an Industry Expert Talk on 4th July, 2025 at the CSMA Hall, D Building on the topic “Industry Insights: Building Skills & Careers after a Diploma in Computer Engineering “. The session aimed to provide practical industry insights and guidance to diploma students about various career paths and skills required to excel in today’s competitive IT industry.
The experts shared their valuable experiences and guided students on:
- Exploring career opportunities in IT and software sectors after a diploma.
- Developing essential technical skills and staying updated with industry trends.
- Building soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Understanding entrepreneurship opportunities and how to become job creators.
- Preparing for placements and industry expectations.
The session was interactive and informative. Students participated enthusiastically and asked relevant questions related to career planning, skill development, and entrepreneurial ideas. The experts addressed each query with practical advice and motivated students to focus on continuous learning and self-improvement.
Objective/Purpose:
- Create awareness about career paths after a diploma.
- Guide students on required technical and soft skills.
- Connect academic learning with industry needs.
- Motivate students for continuous learning and upskilling.
- Introduce entrepreneurship opportunities.
- Share current industry trends and demands.
- Enable direct interaction with industry experts.
- Help students plan their careers confidently.
