Report on Alumni Interaction Session – Er. M. Praveen (19.10.2024)
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering successfully organized an Alumni Interaction Session for II EEE students on 19th October 2024. The session featured Er. M. Praveen, an alumnus from the 2017-2021 batch, who is currently working as a Software Engineer at First Advantage Global Operating Centre Private Limited, Bengaluru.
The session provided students with valuable insights into the intersection of electrical engineering and software development, industry expectations, and career opportunities in IT for EEE graduates. Er. M. Praveen shared his professional journey, highlighting the transition from electrical engineering to a software career and the skills required to succeed in the field.
Career pathways for electrical engineers in the IT sector
Essential programming skills (Python, Java, SQL, etc.) and their applications in industry
The importance of cloud computing, AI, and automation in modern industries
Challenges faced during the transition from core engineering to software development
Industry expectations, job roles, and career growth opportunities in software engineering
Students actively participated in the session, engaging in discussions about technical certifications, job market trends, and strategies for securing IT roles. The interaction provided clarity on how EEE students can leverage their analytical and problem-solving skills to build successful careers in software development.
The event concluded with a Q&A session, where Er. M. Praveen addressed queries related to resume building, interview preparation, and the importance of upskilling. Students found the session highly insightful, and it helped them explore new career possibilities beyond traditional electrical engineering roles.
The department expressed its gratitude to Er. M. Praveen for sharing his knowledge and experiences. The session successfully motivated students to enhance their technical skill sets and adapt to the evolving job market.
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World is transforming everyday. In the rapidly evolving engineering landscape, we have an Increased responsibility to transform the engineering education from traditional curriculum to meet the 21st century skills like Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Communication. Through our unique and strategic approach we enable our students to learn beyond and prepare them for life long success.
