Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KATRA: An enriching alumni interaction was held at Forbes Marshall,Pune, with Mr. Pranjal Gautam, an alumnus of the School of Computer Science& Engineering (SoCSE), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), from the2020-24 batch, who is currently working as a Cloud and Data Engineer at Forbes Marshall.
The interaction also included Ms. Somya Sinha, ResearchDevelopmentDesign Engineer, and Ms. Sristi Mishra, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)Developer, both working at Forbes Marshall.During the interaction, the young professionals shared insights into their professionaljourneys and experiences in the industry.
The discussions covered evolvingtechnologies, industry expectations, the transition from academics to theprofessional environment, and the importance of continuous learning andinterdisciplinary collaboration in addressing real-world industrial challenges.Dr. Sonika Gupta, Assistant Professor, School of Computer Science &Engineering, SMVDU, interacted with the professionals and discussed the growingimportance of cloud computing, data engineering, software integration, machinelearning, and other emerging technologies in the industry.
The interaction providedan opportunity to understand current industry practices and the skills expected fromyoung engineering graduates.Dr. Gupta also interacted with Mr. Pratik Muley, Mr. Pranjal Gautam's reportingmanager, and Ms. Deepa Sengupta from the HR team at Forbes Marshall. Theyspoke highly of Mr. Gautam and appreciated his professional capabilities, technicalcompetence, and contributions to the organization.
Their positive feedback about theperformance of the SoCSE alumnus was a matter of pride and reflected the strongtechnical and professional foundation of SMVDU graduates.The interaction offered valuable perspectives on emerging career opportunities andchanging industry requirements. Such engagements with alumni and industryprofessionals play an important role in strengthening alumni–institute relationsand industry–academia connections. They also facilitate knowledge sharing andprovide valuable insights that can help bridge the gap between academic learningand industry expectations.
