12/02/2026
Alumni Connect | Inspiration to Action
As part of its Alma Connect initiative, The Department of Mass Communication hosted Mr. Sheik Mohaideen, Principal Product Designer at Mobal, Finland, and an alumnus of the M.A. Communication, batch of 2009–2011, on 5th February 2026. His inspiring talk “Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me”, candidly covered his journey from a curious student to a global product designer. He emphasized how curiosity, discipline, continuous learning, and self-initiated experiments played a crucial role in shaping his career.
He shared valuable experiences from his professional journey across leading organizations such as Cognizant, Zoho, Freshworks, Microsoft, Smartly.io, and Mobal, and highlighted the importance of design thinking, storytelling, research, and problem-solving skills—skills deeply rooted in journalism and mass communication education.
A key takeaway from the session was his message that CGPA alone does not define success; rather, the ability to think clearly, solve problems, and explain one’s thought process is what today’s companies truly seek. He also encouraged students to embrace discipline, reminding them that consistent effort compounds over time.
The talk concluded with an interactive and engaging Q&A session, where students actively participated and gained practical clarity on career paths such as Product Design, UX Research, Marketing Design, Growth Design, and Brand Systems. The session was widely appreciated for being valuable, motivating, and impactful.
The department sincerely thanks Sheik for reconnecting with his alma mater and inspiring the next generation of media and design professionals.
