30 January, 2026
The Electronics & Communication department hosted a technical expert lecture by Ms. Saloni Thakkar. She has more than four years of experience as Data Scientist in translating ambiguous business problems into measurable outcomes through NLP, experimentation, forecasting, and causal inference. An expert was organized to provide students with insights into emerging trends, career opportunities, and industry expectations in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The session highlighted the rapid growth of AI across sectors such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education, and smart technologies. A significant part of the talk focused on the importance of professional networking. The speaker emphasized how platforms like LinkedIn help students build a strong professional profile, showcase skills and projects, follow industry leaders, and stay updated with job opportunities. Students were encouraged to actively engage by sharing achievements, participating in discussions, and connecting with professionals. The role of the alumni network was also highlighted as a valuable bridge between academia and industry. Alumni provide mentorship, career guidance, internships, referrals, and real-time industry exposure. Maintaining active alumni connections helps students understand workplace expectations and career growth paths.
Overall, the expert talk was highly informative and motivating. It enhanced students’ understanding of AI careers and underlined the importance of networking through LinkedIn and alumni connections to successfully connect with the industry and shape their future careers.
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A Quote by the Expert: “Your alumni are not just past students—they are your strongest bridge to the industry”
