12/09/2026
As part of AARAMBH 2026 - The Induction Programme for MCA 2026-28 batch, The Panel Discussion "From Classroom to Corporate: Preparing for the Technology Industry" was coordinated by Ms. Pooja Potdar, Training & Placement Officer - Corporate Relations, MET and brought together MET MCA Alumni from diverse tech industry backgrounds to speak on the current state of the IT industry and how students can bridge the gap between academics and the workplace.
The panel of alumni included Mr. Akshay Gaikwad, Member of Technical Staff 2, Nielsen; Ms. Mrunmayi Shinde, Technical Account Manager, CleverTap; Mr. Sahil Darwajkar, Deputy Vice President, Edme Insurance Brokers; Ms. Gauravi Karekar, Senior Principal Engineer, Marsh & McLennan Companies; Mr. Shyam Bhavsar, Senior Software Engineer Specialist; Mr. Jamshed Irani, Head - ERP & Networking, MET; each bringing perspectives from their respective organizations and roles.
The Panelists spoke about the practical competencies employers look for beyond academic curriculum including hands-on technical skills, adaptability, communication, and problem-solving ability and shared guidance on how students can proactively prepare themselves during their course of study to make a smoother transition into the workforce. The session gave students a multi-perspective view of industry realities directly from professionals currently working across different tech domains. The discussion reinforced the induction's broader theme of readying students for their careers ahead.