Alumni

Invited talk by Mr. Srihari Gopinath

The interaction session with Mr. Srihari Gopinath, Senior Director of Marketing at HPE Aruba Networking, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Singapore & a distinguished alumnus, aimed to provide students with insights into future opportunities, artificial intelligence (AI), marketing trends, and his experiences, especially within Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), held on November 3, 2023.

The key discussion points of the talk are as follows
Introduction: Srihari highlighted tech's role in enterprise.
AI Impact: Discussion on AI's influence across industries.
Marketing Trends: Insights into digital marketing strategies.
Experience Share: Practical insights from 24 years in sales.
HPE Strategies: Global strategies and digital marketing.
Student Engagement: Active participation and career queries.

Invited talk on Entrepreneurship by Mr. Bipin Bopanna

Mr. Bipin Bopanna, an SDMIMD alumnus (PGDM 2017–19 batch), delivered a speech to first-year PGDM students of the 2023–25 batch on October 17, 2023. He provided insights on launching a digital marketing company in less than ten months and growing it to six figures.

Session on Real Estate Consulting and Real Estate Sales

The Consulate Committee of the Students' Club at SDMIMD organized a thought-provoking Speaker Session with the theme "Real Estate Consulting and Real Estate Sales" on October 12, 2023. The keynote speaker for the event was Mr. Karthik H.S, Founder and Director of Dupam Consulting, who shared insightful remarks about the real estate sector and the various career opportunities it presents.
 
Mr. Karthik H.S. initiated the discussion by emphasizing the value of pursuing a career in sales within the real estate industry. He delved into the details of the field, highlighting its potential for both financial success and personal development. In addition to underscoring the dynamic nature of the industry, the speaker offered a comprehensive overview of real estate consulting, emphasizing its crucial role in facilitating investments and property transfers.

Alumnus on Campus – Mr Rohit Agarwal

Mr Rohit Agarwal, alumnus of PGDM Batch 2007-2009 and the Regional Business Head South India at Havells India, delivered an inspiring talk to the PGDM 2022-24 pursuing 2nd Year of the Program on “Opportunities in Sales Domain”, held on July 17, 2023. The session aimed to shed light on the significance of pursuing an MBA, the key attributes of a successful salesperson, and the essential skills required to excel in the sales profession. The highly insightful talk provided valuable insights into the sales world and the qualities defining a successful salesperson.
 
Mr Rohit called upon the students on campus to be passionate, committed, and eager to continuously learn, to grow in their careers in the sales domain. The talk was an excellent platform for the students to gain valuable industry knowledge and prepare for a successful sales career. 

Panel Discussion on 'What students need to prepare themselves for the next 2 years - expectations'

The orientation invited talks were followed by a Panel Discussion on 'What students need to prepare themselves for the next 2 years - expectations' moderated by Mr Niranjan Naik. The panel members were Mr N. Ravi Shankar, CEO of Aim High Consulting; Mr Theja Mohan, Founder of Wise Money; Mr Pavan Kumar S.H., HR Business Partner, Hitachi Energy India Limited; Mr Anil Ram, Associate Vice President, Ujjivan Small Finance; and Ms Padmashree G.S., Emotional Scientists and Counsellor. The panel discussion concluded with an interactive and informative question & answer session. The panel discussion has been organized as part of the Orientation Program for PGDM 2023-25 batch, held on July 15, 2023.

MBA Na Milegi Dubaara! - N. Ravi Shankar

It was a knowledge & experience sharing, synergy meeting, and fun & exciting- day for SDMIMD's new batch of PGDM 2023-25 Batch on the 'Alumni Day' organized as part of the Orientation Program 2023. SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) organized this synergy meeting between the new students and the alumni members on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at its campus near the foothill of Chamundi. The talk has been organized  as part of the Orientation Program for PGDM 2023-25 batch.
 
Noted columnist, entrepreneur, angel investor, CEO of Aim High and alumnus of the institute, Mr N. Ravi Shankar, in his talk on 'MBA Na Milega Dubara' said, "Two years later, you will walk into a very complex world, further compounded by AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning). One needs to combine our learnings and skill creatively to thrive in a world like that. We need to operate with confidence that whilst. AI can organize and retrieve data and information better than us (human beings), 'Knowledge' and 'Wisdom' are still in the human domain". The message from the speaker to the new batch is to enjoy learning, explore new skills, and enrich themselves to be ready for the corporate world. 

Alumni talk by Mr Teja Mohan

Mr Teja Mohan, Founder of Wise Money and alumnus of the institute, in his talk on 'Opportunities in the Finance Sector', said, 'Today's Financial Services Sector is embracing talent from across different disciplines to bring in fresh ideas that can disrupt this space. So I wish the best to all the aspirants who want to pursue careers in this sector full of great opportunities. The Indian Financial Services Sector is as bright a star as our Indian Economy at this opportune time. MBA students who aspire to take up careers in the Financial Services Sector can look forward to the immense opportunities available in this space if they hone their skill sets to take on the challenging dynamics of this sector.' The talk has been organized as part of the Orientation Program for PGDM 2023-25 batch, held on July 15, 2023.

Alumni talk by Mr Niranjan Naik

Mr Niranjan Naik, President, Prerana - SDMIMD Alumni Association; and Senior Consultant - Prominent Minds and Bosch, introduced the objective and activities of the association to the new students and called upon to join the online portal to interact with nearly 3000 alumni members spread across the world. He said, 'in today's VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world Network is Net Worth. Young managers should look beyond social media for networking and start interacting in the physical world'. The talk has been organized as part of the Orientation Program for PGDM 2023-25 batch, held on July 15, 2023.
Syndicate content