Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, Sept 6: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) launched its Alumni Talk Series with an enriching online event featuring Abhinav Chadha, a distinguished graduate from its Mechanical Engineering Department (Batch of 2014).
This inaugural session included opening remarks by Dr Yugal Khajuria, Dean of International and Alumni Affairs aimed to inspire students by offering them valuable insights into professional development and global perspectives.
Abhinav Chadha, who has established a remarkable career in the consulting sector, shared his professional journey from SMVDU to Italy and Akkodis. His discourse covered critical aspects of career progression, the evolving landscape of engineering, and the importance of lifelong learning. His reflections on adaptability, resilience, and networking in a rapidly changing technological environment resonated deeply with the audience.
The event, held online, was met with enthusiastic participation from students across various departments. An interactive session followed, wherein Mr Chadha addressed queries related to job opportunities and higher education scenarios in Italy.
The session was moderated by Samragyee Shaurya Patel, a postgraduate student of Biotechnology, and Yuvraj Singh Pathania, both student coordinators of the Alumni Talk Series. In the end, Dr Mir Irfan Ul Haq, Associate Dean of International and Alumni Affairs, highlighted that this event marks the beginning of a series of sessions designed to foster a robust and supportive alumni network at SMVDU. He also informed that the series will continue to showcase inspiring stories from alumni, offering practical advice and empowering students by exposing them to a wide range of professional experiences.
In his message, SMVDU vice-Chancellor Prof Pragati Kumar emphasized the significance of such interactions in building a strong, supportive community that bridges the gap between education and professional success.