2hrs Technical Session - Off Campus Placement

Organized by Revolution Software Club, Department of Computer Engineering, Science and Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune

Introduction:

The Revolution Software Development Club affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Computer Engineering of Vishwakarma University, Pune have organized an insightful seminar on 30th January 2024, featuring an esteemed alumnus, Mr. Karan Jagtiani, who shared his experiences and insights on off-campus placement in the field of engineering.

Speaker Profile:

  • Name: Mr. Karan Jagtiani
  • Alumni of: Vishwakarma University, Kondhwa, Pune - 411048.
  • Professional Journey:
    • Software Engineer at Storylane (October 2023 – Present)
    • Managed AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters, overseeing system architecture, security, and developer operations.
    • Directed CI/CD pipeline development and ensured SOC2 compliance.
    • Software Engineer 2 at HackerRank (April 2023 – October 2023)
    • Played a crucial role in ensuring zero downtime during the upgrade of the Kubernetes cluster.

Acknowledgement:

This successful organization was made possible through the support of Mr. Rahul Papalkar and the Head of Department, Mr. Pattewar.

Objectives:

  1. Skills Over Scores: Mr. Jagtiani emphasized the importance of skills over academic scores. He shared his personal experience, indicating that practical skills and hands-on experience weigh more heavily in the software development industry.
  2. Startups vs. Big Tech: The speaker shed light on the significance of joining startups as a fresher. He argued that startups provide unique opportunities for growth, learning, and hands-on experience compared to larger tech corporations.
  3. Journey to Success: Mr. Jagtiani's success story served as motivation for students, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and perseverance.

Seminar Schedule:

  1. Mr. Karan Jagtiani arrived at 3pm in the 2001A Seminar Hall.
  2. At 3:05pm Mr. Jagtiani was welcomed with the boutique by HoD Sir, Mr. Pattewar Sir.
  3. At 3:10 pm, Miss Shrishti Shukla, a member of the HR department, delivered an introductory speech, extending a welcome to Mr. Jagtiani and providing the audience with insights into his background.
  4. Mr. Jagtiani commenced the seminar at 3:15 pm, and he conducted it until 3:55 pm.
  5. Following the seminar, Mr. Jagtiani facilitated a question-and-answer session, continuing until 4:20 pm, ultimately concluding the seminar.

Venue:

The seminar took place in 2001A Seminar Hall within the S&T Building at Vishwakarma University, Pune.

Highlights and Achievements:

  • A total of 139 students registered for the seminar through the link "https://forms.gle/NjGxm5UDw1qAC2JR7". Out of this, 103 students participated in the seminar, representing programs including B.Tech in Computer Engineering, B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, and B.Sc/M.Sc in Computers.
  • Students expressed satisfaction following the seminar, and such brainstorming sessions likely provided them with a clearer understanding of their future endeavors.

Recommendations:

To organize additional sessions on career development, providing a platform to share valuable insights on professional growth.

Some photographs of the Event:

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Conclusion:

  • In conclusion, Mr. Karan Jagtiani's insightful seminar on off-campus placement not only equipped us with practical strategies but also inspired a renewed confidence in navigating the dynamic professional landscape beyond our campus boundaries.
  • His expertise and engaging delivery left a lasting impact, empowering us to approach off-campus opportunities with a strategic and informed mindset.