EVENT TITLE : First Year Orientation Program – August2025
AlumniTalk: More ThanMarks: Navigating Uni, Career, and Confidence
DATE : 07.08.2025
TIME :8.50 am to 9.40 am
VENUE :Gallery Hall 1
Event convenor :Dr.N.V.S Sree Rathna Lakshmi, Professor and HOD-ECE
Event coordinators:Dr.P.Ramani AP(SG)/ECE, Dr.S.DeviPriya AP/ECE and Ms.Immaculate Joy S AP/ECE
Alumni coordinator: Dr.P.Ramani AP(SG)/ECE
No. of Participants :129(ECE with DataScience- FirstYear)
SPEAKER: Name: Mr. Mohan Balaji Paranthaman
Degree: M.S Branch: ECE Batch:2016-2020
Designation: Project Lead Institution:Southern Cross AI
Profile of the Speaker :
Mr. Mohan Balaji Paranthaman is a alumni of 2020 batch ECE Department , SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram. He is Currently employed as Project Lead in Southern Cross AI, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Summary of the Event:
The session featured Mr. Mohan Balaji Paranthaman, a distinguished alumnus from the 2016-20 batch, who is currently employed as Project Lead in Southern Cross AI, Canberra, ACT, Australia. The topic of his lecture was ” From Campus to career: My Journey and Lessons Learned by Alumnus.” The talk began promptly at 8:50 AM and continued until 9:40 AM, during which Mr. Mohan Balaji Paranthaman shared his personal journey and experiences in seeking career from campus. He provided valuable insights into the preparation, setting right goal, preparing the necessary documentation, and meeting language requirements.
Mr. Mohan Balaji Paranthaman also discussed the importance of academic performance, extracurricular activities, and internships in strengthening an application. He offered practical advice on time management and resource utilization during the preparation phase.
The session was highly interactive, with first-year students actively participating and asking questions about studying abroad, scholarship opportunities, and life in Germany. Mr. Mohan Balaji Paranthaman addressed all the queries with enthusiasm, encouraging students to work with aspiration.
Outcome of the Program Introduction to Corporate Culture:
The speaker Mr.Mohan Balaji Paranthaman explained the differences between academic and corporate environments, emphasizing time management, accountability, and adaptability.
Communication Skills:
The session highlighted the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communication, offering practical tips on email, effective participation in meetings, and delivering impactful presentations.
Mini Project, Hackathon Participation, Professionalism and Work Ethics
Mini projects help students apply their learning to solve small-scale real-world problems, improving technical and problem-solving skills. Hackathon participation encourages creativity, teamwork, and rapid solution development under time constraints, boosting confidence and innovation. Students gained knowledge about life long learning and benefits of higher studies in various other countries.
