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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #43-Dr. Kavitha Velusamy\, Senior Vice President at Robust.AI
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nDr. Kavitha Velusamy\, CEG 1992 ECE and Senior Vice President at Robust.AI in Silicon Valley.\nKavitha Velusamy\, Ph.D.\, has over 20 years of experience building and shipping impactful products such as Amazon Echo\, NVIDIA’s Computer Vision Libraries\, Cisco’s Telepresence\, Bossa Nova and RobustAI’s autonomous mobile robots\, and Leia’s 3D Light Field Display products. She is currently a Senior VP of Engineering at Robust.AI\, a human-centric autonomous mobile robotics company. Previously\, she has held leadership roles at Amazon\, NVIDIA\, Bossa Nova Robotics\, iMerit\, and Leia. She also teaches a course on AI for Robotics at University of California\, Santa Cruz (Silicon Valley Extension). She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from the College of Engineering\, Guindy\, and a Doctorate from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. She holds over 20 granted patents. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-43-dr-kavitha-velusamy-senior-vice-president-at-robust-ai/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250126T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #42-Dr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala\, IAS\, Additional Secretary\, Ministry of Finance\, Govt of India
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. Maruthi Prasad Tangirala\, IAS\, CEG 1985 Civil and Additional Secretary\, Ministry of Finance\, Govt of India\nShri Maruthi Prasad Tangirala is a 1990 batch officer of the Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service. He joined service after obtaining a BE in civil engineering from College of Engineering\, Guindy\, and a PGDM from IIM Calcutta. He also holds an LLB (Osmania University\, Hyderabad) and an MPhil (Panjab University\, Chandigarh). His PhD is from the Centre for the Study of Law and Governance\, JNU\, New Delhi. He has published articles in scholarly journals\, and is the author of Telecom Sector Regulation in India: An Institutional Perspective\, published by Routledge in 2019. \nHe has earlier worked in the Department of Telecommunications\, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India\, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India\, and Union Public Service Commission. \nProfile Link \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-42-dr-maruthi-prasad-tangirala-ias-additional-secretary-ministry-of-finance-govt-of-india/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #41-Mr. Ajit Chordia\, Managing Director\, Olympia Group\, India
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. Ajit Chordia CEG 1985\, Mech. and Managing Director\, Olympia Group\, India\,\nMr. Ajit Kumar Chordia is the Managing Director of Olympia Group\, a prominent real estate developer with significant presence across Chennai\, Kolkata\, and Bengaluru. A third-generation entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience\, he has established himself as a pioneer in multiple industries including automobile retail through the Khivraj Group and renewable energy ventures. He currently serves as the Chairman of CREDAI National’s Environment Committee and Vice Chairman of CII Chennai Zone. A passionate advocate for sustainable development\, Mr. Chordia is a Senior Fellow of the Indian Green Building Council and has spearheaded numerous green building initiatives. Through the Khivraj Foundation\, he actively champions education\, healthcare\, and rural development\, including the establishment of schools in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. An alumnus of the College of Engineering\, Guindy\, Mr. Chordia brings deep expertise in family business governance\, corporate strategy\, and environmental sustainability to his speaking engagements. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-41-mr-ajit-chordia-managing-director-olympia-group-india/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241201T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #40 - Ms. Janaki Akela\, Independent Director of companies including Fractal.AI\, Salli Mae\, avrerq.inc and Southern Company.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMs. Janaki Akela\, CEG 1982 ECE\, Independent Director of companies including Fractal.AI\, Salli Mae\, avrerq.inc and Southern Company\nJanaki Akella is a distinguished Digital Transformation Leader\, celebrated for her ability to seamlessly bridge the realms of technology and business. With a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University\, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in global organizations and boardrooms. \nCurrently\, Janaki serves as an Independent Board Director for Southern Company\, a $85 billion market cap public utility\, where she chairs the Business Security & Resilience Committee and contributes as a member of the Audit Committee. Additionally\, she holds board positions at Sallie Mae\, overseeing Operational Compliance Risk & Audit\, and at Fractal.ai\, a pioneering AI services company transforming enterprises through innovative technologies. \nJanaki’s illustrious career includes leadership roles at Google\, where she spearheaded initiatives across Ads\, Cloud\, and organic Search—three of the company’s largest product areas. As the first woman globally elected Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Business Technology Office\, she directed over 100 consulting engagements for Fortune 100 C-Suite leaders\, specializing in high-tech growth strategy and digital transformation across North America\, Canada\, and Asia. \nHer journey began at Hewlett Packard Labs as an Engineer Scientist and at the System Technology Division\, where she honed her technical expertise. Recognized for her contributions\, she has been named among the Top 100 AAPI Board Members in the U.S.\, honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award by her undergraduate alma mater (College of Engineering\, Guindy)\, and acknowledged as a leader in initiatives such as Google Women in Ads and McKinsey’s Women in Technology. \nJanaki’s global perspective\, technical prowess\, and strategic acumen continue to make her a trailblazer in the fields of business and technology. She is passionate about fostering innovation and empowering organizations to achieve their digital transformation goals. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-40-ms-janaki-akela-independent-director-of-companies-including-fractal-ai-salli-mae-avrerq-inc-and-southern-company/
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #39 - Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman\, President of Danfoss India
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. Ravichandran Purushothaman CEG 1985 ECE & President of Danfoss India\nRavi is the President of Danfoss India Region\, a 11 Billion Euro leading global Danish family-owned company in energy-efficient technologies & Electrification. With over three decades of experience in the industry\, Ravi has been instrumental in driving Danfoss’s growth and innovation in India. Under his leadership\, Danfoss India has expanded its footprint and strengthened its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Danfoss today has close to 4000 employees \, with 4 Global Competence Centres and 6 factories in India. \nRavi is known for his visionary leadership\, strategic thinking\, People focussed business transformation and dedication to building a greener future. He has been a strong advocate for energy-efficient solutions\, which align with Danfoss’s mission to engineer tomorrow’s sustainable solutions. His work focuses on bringing advanced technologies to India\, innovating with startups in India\, promoting energy eff  and driving industrial decarbonization. \nRavi is  deeply involved in industry associations which covers Food supply chain \, Cooling and Energy + Water efficiency areas like CII Food and agriculture center \, CII Green business center\, CII Water Mission \, CII TN and CII South \, RAMA \, AEEE \, ISHRAE \, WEF and Madras Management Association  has been a prominent voice in shaping India’s policy advocacy for sustainable development. His expertise spans across various domains\, including business strategy\, technology innovation\, and organizational development. \nHis commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability continues to inspire the Danfoss team and the industry at large. He is actively involved in mentoring early stage startups and has invested in several startup which are in TRL 1-4 stages . \nRavi is an ECE Alumni of College of Engg Guindy and is Independent board member in listed and several unlisted companies . He is based out of Chennai .  \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-39-mr-ravichandran-purushothaman-president-of-danfoss-india/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240922T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #38- Mr. A.J. Balasubramanian\,  Director of India Operations\, Agilix Health
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. A.J. Balasubramanian\, CEG 1984 Mech & Director of India Operations\, Agilix Health\nA. J. Balasubramanian\, commonly known as AJB\, is a Mechanical Engineer who graduated from the College of Engineering\, Guindy\, Chennai\, in 1984. He began his career as a Scientist in Defence Research & Development (R&D) before co-founding multiple high-tech startups in the mid-1980s. These ventures were at the forefront of innovation\, introducing microcontroller/PC-based solutions and pioneering chip-on-board technology in India.\nWith extensive experience in senior leadership roles\, AJB has been instrumental in building organizations from the ground up\, particularly in venture capital-backed technology startups. He has successfully led startups in electronic hardware manufacturing\, dot-com ventures\, IT services\, and IT product companies. His expertise lies in forming and scaling startup teams. He also served as the Head of the VIT-Technology Business Incubator\, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.\nCurrently\, AJB is a Board Member and Whole-Time Director at Aigilx Health Technologies Private Limited\, a company focused on building an innovative IT product stack for health data interoperability. In addition\, he mentors three startups\, including an AI company developing cutting-edge technology solutions.\nAJB’s commitment to continuous learning is reflected in his completion of the Senior Management Program at IIM Calcutta. He is also an active member of the Executive Committee of the CEG Alumni Association and serves as the Convener for the CEG Alumni Incubator. AJB has played a key role in organizing the first two editions of the CEGAM – Global Alumni Meets as well as the 4th Edition of CEG Global Alumni meet to be held in Jan 3 and 4\, 2025\nA prolific writer\, avid reader\, and public speaker\, AJB resides in Chennai with his wife and two daughters. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-38-mr-a-j-balasubramanian-director-of-india-operations-agilix-health/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240825T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #37- Ms. Vanitha Venugopal\, CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (ITNT).
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMs. Vanitha Venugopal\, CEG 1994 Mech & CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (ITNT).\nVanitha Venugopal is the CEO of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (ITNT) With a stellar educational background\, she holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy\, complemented by a master’s degree in engineering acquired in Ohio. She further honed her skills and knowledge by obtaining an Executive MBA from Stanford. \nVanitha’s journey before returning to India five years ago was marked by outstanding leadership. As the Director at Dell Computers\, she played a pivotal role in driving business strategy and spearheading digital disruption across multiple industry verticals. Her remarkable career also boasts C-level executive positions with several startups and government institutions\, both in India and on the international stage. She actively fosters startup growth in Tamil Nadu by facilitating grants\, funding\, and critical market connections. \nCurrently based in Chennai\, her contributions extend beyond her role asITNT’s CEO. In her earlier role\, she served as the Chief Strategic Advisor to the Chief Minister’s flagship program\, Naan Mudhalvan. \nThis program\, designed for upskilling the youth of Tamil Nadu\, demonstrates her dedication to the state’s development.\nWith an impressive 25-year track record in global business\, Vanitha has accumulated experience working with renowned Fortune 50 companies. Her leadership\, educational qualifications\, and diverse experience make her an influential figure in the fields of technology\, startups\, and government\ninitiatives\, contributing significantly to the growth and development of Tamil Nadu. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-37-ms-vanitha-venugopal-ceo-of-tamil-nadu-technology-hub-itnt/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240728T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #36 - Mr. Andi Giri\, CEO of Softsquare\, Salesforce Solutions\, Services and Customer AppExchange Products.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. Andi Giri\, CEG 1986 ECE & CEO of Softsquare\, Salesforce Solutions\, Services and Customer AppExchange Products.\nAndi Giri is a technology entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience. He completed his BE degree at College of Engineering\, Guindy\, Chennai\, India and a MS degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland\, College Park. He launched Softsquare in 1998 as an IT services firm and pivoted the company towards CRM implementation services in 2008. Currently\, he is driving AI transformation initiatives for his customers. He served as the President of Greater Washington Tamil sangam in 1998 and also served as the Founder-President of AIMS India Foundation 2000-2003. Recently\, he has been involved in the RISE Tamil Entrepreneur organization building a trusted network of global Tamil entrepreneurs. He has been mentoring and investing in startups since 2020 via Native Angel Network\, Madurai\, Guindy Alumni Angel network in San Francisco\, CA\, USA\, and American Tamil Fund in San Jose\, CA\, USA. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-36-mr-andi-giri-ceo-of-softsquare-salesforce-solutions-services-and-customer-appexchange-products/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240630T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #35- Dr. Samiullah Khan\, CSO of Fakhruddin Holding\, CEO of Saif AIR Tech & COO of Fakhruddin Integrated Services.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nDr. Samiullah Khan\, CEG 1994 Mech & CSO of Fakhruddin Holding\, CEO of Saif AIR Tech\, COO of Fakhruddin Integrated Services.\nSamiullah Khan\, the Chief Strategy Officer of Fakhruddin Holding\, CEO of Saif AIR Tech\, and COO of Fakhruddin Integrated Services\, has a rich career history that includes serving as the General Manager of IBV and Managing Director of Euka International\, an innovation-focused company dedicated to advanced technology projects in sustainability\, net zero\, direct air carbon capture\, and renewable energy. He is a trained design thinking and innovation expert and the former CEO of The Island (Lebanon Island)\, one of the world’s most exclusive destinations. \nSamiullah was also the Vice President and Head of SRM University\, where he established and promoted SRM University\, SRM Technologies\, SRM Constructions\, SRM Media\, SRM Institute of Medical Science\, and SRM Hotels. He has counseled over 35\,000 students across Asia\, the Middle East\, and Africa. His previous role as Country Head of Tata Motors saw him establish the brand as a market leader in Saudi Arabia and involved collaborations with Mercedes Benz (India)\, Daewoo (Korea)\, Hispano (Spain)\, Hispano Marabi (Morocco)\, Tata ACGL (Goa)\, TATA NITOL (Bangladesh)\, and Jaguar and Land Rover (Saudi Arabia). \nWith experience in over 52 countries\, he is a passionate learner\, sportsman\, and team leader known for amplifying the potential of his colleagues. Featured in the book “Top 100 Iconic NRIs in UAE\,” he has spoken at COP 27 in Egypt and COP 28 in UAE. His accolades include the DEWA Global Water Award\, EGBC Product of the Year Award (Carbon Capture)\, Innovation Award (Carbon Capture) from Climate Control Magazine\, ADDA Rise High Award for Sustainability\, FEDA Sustainability Award\, Sustainability Leader Award from His Royal Highness Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi\, NDTV Green Developer Award\, and the Her Highness Sheikha Mariyam Al Maktoum Award. \nSamiullah holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering\, a master’s degree in Business Administration\, and has advanced training from the Tata Management Training Centre\, XLRI\, Harvard (strategy)\, MIT (innovation and design thinking)\, University of Minnesota (special needs education)\, University of Edinburgh (carbon capture and storage)\, DelftX (comfort and health in buildings)\, Harvard (health effects of climate change)\, and Cambridge (net zero emissions). He also holds a PhD in Sustainability. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nHost – Mr. Jaytesh Calpakkam\, CEG 2016 Mech\, Co-Founder of “The Internet Generation” \nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-35-dr-samiullah-khan-cso-of-fakhruddin-holding-ceo-of-saif-air-tech-coo-of-fakhruddin-integrated-services/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240428T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #33 - Dr. Shantha Mohan Adjunct Faculty\, Integrated Innovation Institute\,  Carnegie Mellon University\, USA.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nDr. Shantha Mohan\, CEG 1971 ECE and Adjunct Faculty\, Integrated Innovation Institute\, Carnegie Mellon University\, USA.\nDr. Shantha Mohan\, an alumna of Tepper Business School\, Carnegie Mellon University\, is an adjunct\nfaculty member at Carnegie Mellon Integrated Innovation Institute who teaches “Leadership & Teams”\nand “Strategies for Your Industry Career” to master’s students in software management and is also a\nmentor and project guide. \nShe is a global software engineering leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of growing and\nmentoring technical teams and generating customer ROI globally. Retail Solutions Inc.\, the company she\nco-founded\, is a leader in retail analytics in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) domain. She ran\nproduct development for the company and was responsible for scaling the product development team\nworldwide and delivering multiple analytic applications. Before Retail Solutions\, Shantha had over 20\nyears of experience focusing on mission-critical systems to support semiconductor and other high-valueadded manufacturing. At Consilium\, now part of Applied Materials\, she managed the development of three generations of manufacturing execution systems. Such software systems are mission-critical\, highly scalable\, and highly available\, and companies such as Intel and Infineon depend upon them for\ntheir manufacturing. \nOutside CMU\, Shantha mentors start-ups and students from CEG and CMU. She provides career advice\nto new graduates and those making career transitions. She is a member and volunteer of the Society of\nWomen Engineers (SWE). Shantha is also a member of The Carnegie Mellon Women’s Association\n(CMWA) and is active in the Barbara Smith Women’s Mentoring Program. Her book “Roots and Wings –\nInspiring stories of Indian Women in Engineering” was published in 2018. She co-authored\n“Demystifying AI for The Enterprise\,” published in 2021. Her most recent book on leadership\,\n“Leadership Lessons with The Beatles\,” was published in May 2022 by Routledge Press/Taylor & Francis.\nThe Indian edition of the same is published this year.\nShantha is a CEG Distinguished Alumnus 2020 and a Distinguished Toastmaster. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-33-dr-shantha-mohan-adjunct-faculty-integrated-innovation-institute-carnegie-mellon-university-usa/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240421T073000
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SUMMARY:CEGfi9: Explore and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The world is vast and beautiful. We learn a lot exploring this world. I am excited to have Deepa Ramesh from CEG CSE 92 to guide us.\nShe will share about her hikes in the mountains and valleys. She has traveled almost all the continents. \nWe will hear about what was great and how it helps one gain better balance in life. \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86419442508?pwd=NEhEUEdyYzhjbmgwU09SUy9HUHM2dz09 \nCEG Field Insights (CEGfi) is our effort to bring the insights from experienced people and share with CEG members. \n-Murali Krishnan (1992 CSE)
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/cegfi9-explore-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:CEG Field Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240331T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #32 - Mr. Karthik Regunathan\, CEO of Chopserve
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. Karthik Regunathan\, CEG 2006 EEE and CEO of Chopserve\nKarthik is an alum of CEG EEE 2002-2006 batch. Post IIM Lucknow\, and building a career as a Product Manager with Headstrong\, and redBus – Karthik is now the CoFounder and CEO of ChopServe – a multi-channel meat and seafood retail chain with 100+ outlets in India\, and UAE. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-32-mr-karthik-regunathan-ceo-of-chopserve/
LOCATION:Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240302T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240302T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #31 - Murali Krishnan\, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) of RapL Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n\nMr. Murali Krishnan\, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) of RapL Inc.\nMurali Krishnan is now the co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) of RapL Inc. RapL delivers the platform and tools to help companies build next generation teams. He has two decades long tenure at Microsoft followed by stints as VP at Starbucks and a couple of software startups. \nMurali is a happy graduate of CEG with BE in CSE and enjoyed his hostel days there. He rejuvenated the Computer Society of Anna University in the early 90s and was the President in 1990-1991. After CEG\, he received an MS in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin. He is a Competent Toastmaster and was President of a local Toastmasters club. \nHe mentors\, advises\, and invests in dozens of startups. He leads early stage startup investments at Guindy Alumni Angels and Women Entrepreneurs Socal Angels Fund (WESA). \nMurali loves running\, biking\, hiking\, reading\, and helping others. He is the founder of CEGO (CEG Outdoors group) to engage and cheer CEG alumni to get outdoors and stay healthy. He lives in Bellevue\, WA\, USA with his wife and two children. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-31-murali-krishnan-co-founder-and-chief-product-officer-cpo-of-rapl-inc/
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #30– Mr. Manjunath Chennerappa\, Consul General of  India in Houston\, USA
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nMr. Manjunath Chennerappa\, CEG 1999 Mech and Consul General of India in Houston\, USA.\nManjunath joined the Indian Foreign Service in 2004. Before assuming charge as Consul General of India in Houston in July 2023 he was\nJoint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs\, New Delhi heading the Global Estate Management Division. \nIn his earlier diplomatic assignments\, he has worked in Indian Missions abroad in Moscow\, Astana\, Colombo and at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in New\nIn various capacities\, York handles political\, commercial\, Development Cooperation and Multilateral work among others.\nIn his stints in the Ministry of External Affairs\, New Delhi\, he has served as Officer on Special Duty to External Affairs Minister and Director in UN Political and Americas\nDivisions and as Joint Secretary heading the Establishment Division and Rapid Response Cell.\nA UN Disarmament Fellow of the Year 2012\, he is interested in Peacekeeping and Security Council matters. Executing medium to large scale construction projects\, he\nhas specialized in Project Management. \nManjunath is a Mechanical Engineering graduate and Distinguished Alumni Awardee from the College of Engineering\, Guindy\, Chennai. Prior to joining the Service\, he briefly\nworked in TVS Motor Co Ltd\, Hosur\, and is also a non-matric Alumni of Jawaharlal Nehru University\, Delhi.\nHe is married to Ms. Arpana Manjunath\, an Educator\, and they have two sons. \nHe speaks Russian apart from English\, Hindi\, Tamil and Kannada. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-30-mr-manjunath-chennerappa-consul-general-of-india-in-houston-usa/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231230T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #29– Mr. Rohith Nathan\, Deputy Commissioner of Police\, Anna Nagar\, Greater Chennai Police
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nMr. Rohith Nathan\, CEG 2010\, Mech\, Deputy Commissioner of Police\, Anna Nagar\, Greater Chennai Police\nRohith Nathan IPS is currently DCP Anna Nagar in GCP\, Tamil Nadu police. He has served in several places such as Nagapattinam\, Hosur (Krishnagiri)\, Sivagangai and Chennai city. He has held many responsibilities such as SP Railways\, Chief Vigilance Officer – Aavin\, SP Crime Branch CID & Cyber Crime\, SP Narcotics Intelligence etc.\nHe also has a masters in police management and an MSc in cyber forensics and information security\, he has recently started work on his PhD as well.\nHe is fond of innovation and was the first officer to pilot facial recognition technology in Tamil Nadu. He submitted the architecture for contact tracing to Ministry of Home Affairs which led to the app we all know as Aarogya Sethu\, he was also the first person to introduce toll gate monitoring technology in the country and his pilot is now being implemented in Tamil Nadu and across India as well. He helped set up the grief counselling helpline for suicide prevention during COVID 19 pandemic at the state Covid war room.\nHe is passionate about public service and till today guides students from Tamil Nadu for the UPSC Civil Sevice Exam interview. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-29-mr-rohith-nathan-deputy-commissioner-of-police-anna-nagar-greater-chennai-police/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231125T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #28 – Mr. Kal Raman\, President\, Bolt.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nMr. Kal Raman\, CEG 1989 EEE & President\, Bolt.\nKal Raman is President at Bolt\, leading the Engineering\, Product\, and Customer Experience teams. Raman is an ecommerce industry veteran\, serving in executive roles at Amazon (S-team)\, Samsung\, Groupon\, and Walmart. He was previously the CEO of GlobalScholar and Xome. Raman has also led many other companies and served as a board member/advisor at BigCommerce\, Feedvisor\, and Solana Labs. \nRaman holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Anna University in Chennai\, India. Kal currently resides in Seattle\, Washington with his wife\, two children\, and Maltese puppy. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-28-mr-kal-raman-president-bolt/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231117T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231117T190000
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CREATED:20231108T150628Z
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SUMMARY:CEGfi8 : Yogic breathing for Mental Wellness
DESCRIPTION:The world is replete with mental health issues. Breathing helps. Rooted in the ancient practices of Pranayama\, yogic breathing can lead to healthier and happier lives. We are fortunate to have Vairavan Ramanathan from CEG ECE 94 to guide us. He will share the background\, science\, and show an approach for mental wellness. \nVairavan is a certified yoga teacher. He has been practicing Yoga tantra and meditation for over 25 years. Professionally he is currently working as Director\, Head of Trade Transformation Asia Pacific\, Bank of America\, Singapore. He is also an active volunteer with Brahms centre ( mindfulness and mental wellness NGO) in Singapore helping people from different walks of life on mental wellness. \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86419442508?pwd=NEhEUEdyYzhjbmgwU09SUy9HUHM2dz09 \nCEG Field Insights (CEGfi) is our effort to bring the insights from experienced people and share with CEG members. \n-Murali Krishnan (1992 CSE)
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/cegfi8-yogic-breathing-for-mental-wellness/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CEG Field Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231029T210000
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CREATED:20231021T143717Z
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #27 – Ms. Shyamala Soundari  Kuppusamy\, Senior Director\, Product and Engineering\, Lowe’s Companies Inc
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nMs. Shyamala Soundari Kuppusamy\, CEG 2008\, Manufacturing\,\nSenior Director\, Product and Engineering\, Lowe’s Companies Inc\n\nShyamala is an experienced Product Management and Strategy leader with an entrepreneurial spirit. She has extensive experience in E-Commerce\, Marketplace strategy\, Digital Marketing\, and Mobility. She has led strategic initiatives in major retailers such as Lowe’s\, Macy’s \, Bloomingdale’s\, Toys ‘R’Us\, Sears & Kmart\, Alfuttaim Retail\, Sainsbury’s across multiple geographies – USA\, UK\, UAE & India.\nRecognitions: \n• CEG Distinguished Young Alumni – 2023\n• Product Management Executive of the Year 2021 -American Business Awards\n• Business Journals’ Women in Business 2021\n• Fortune Most Powerful Women Next Gen 2019\n• Stevie Awards – Women in Business Gold 2016 \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-27-ms-shyamala-soundari-kuppusamy-senior-director-product-and-engineering-lowes-companies-inc/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230930T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230930T210000
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CREATED:20230924T075853Z
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #26 – Mr. Mr. Shankar Ram\, Chairman of TiE Global
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nGuest Speaker – Mr. Shankar Ram\, CEG 1975\, Mech\, Chairman\, Board of Trustees\, TiE Global & Chair\, Food Finders\n\nMr. Shankar Ram has cemented his legacy as a serial entrepreneur since 1983\, with a string of successful ventures and exits to his name. Over the years\, he has founded multiple companies\, providing employment to hundreds worldwide and serving an impressive roster of multinational clients that includes DHL\, UPS\, Epson\, Toshiba\, Volkswagen\, Subaru\, Mitsubishi\, Target\, Starbucks\, Mattel\, Levis\, Espirit\, PWC\, Deloitte\, and E&Y. His business acumen has led to notable exits with UPS Supply Chain Solutions\, Hitachi Information Systems\, and Ernst & Young. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures\, Mr. Ram is a dedicated mentor\, advisor\, and board member. He has sat on the boards of public companies and commercial banks and currently holds positions on the boards of several startups. In the non-profit realm\, he’s actively involved with TiE Global\, an organization aimed at fostering entrepreneurship\, Food Finders\, Inc.\, committed to alleviating hunger by rescuing food\, and Guindy1975 Trust\, which supports college-bound students. On the investment front\, Mr. Ram has positioned himself as a prominent angel investor both in India and the US\, boasting a portfolio of over 100 companies. He’s part of the leadership team at TiE Global Angels\, the Managing Member of TiE SoCal Angel Fund 2020 & II\, a partner at SoCal Venture Partners\, a limited partner at PointOne Capital\, and an esteemed member of both TiE India Angels and Guindy Angels. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-26-mr-mr-shankar-ram-chairman-of-tie-global/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230827T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230827T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #25 – Mr. Raj Prakash\, Co-Founder & CEO - Zifo RnD
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nGuest Speaker – Mr. Raj Prakash\, CEG 1990\, ECE\, Co-Founder & CEO – Zifo RnD\n\nRaj\, a Life Science Tech Entrepreneur and Co-founder of Zifo\, has successfully grown the\ncompany into a thriving establishment with over 2000 employees and offices in 11 countries\,\nincluding the USA\, UK\, Canada\, Switzerland\, France\, Germany\, Ireland\, Japan\, China\,\nSingapore\, and India. Zifo’s customers include 12 of the top 15 global bio-pharma companies\nin numerous global locations.\nRaj is passionate about accelerating research by providing the right tools and services to\nScientists and Researchers. He plays a pivotal role in steering the company’s strategic vision\nand overseeing its growth trajectory. His role has helped foster a curiosity driven culture by\nencouraging and supporting employees to explore new ideas and approaches. Raj values\ncuriosity\, exploration\, and experimentation at Zifo.\nHe has been recognized as one of India’s Most Trusted Leaders (2023). He has also been\nacknowledged as the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) by the Confederation of Indian\nIndustry (CII). Zifo has been listed as one of the fastest growing companies for 10 consecutive\nyears by Deloitte. The Great Place to Work Institute has consistently recognized Zifo as one of\nthe best places to work for five consecutive years (2016 to 2020) under his leadership.\nRaj is charter member of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)\, a worldwide association of\nentrepreneurs and he is a part of Stanford GSB’s SEED Program.\nHe is a vibrant man who is passionate about wildlife and movies. He lives with his wife and\ntwo sons in Chennai. He holds an Electrical engineering degree from the College of\nEngineering\, Guindy\, Chennai. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-25-mr-raj-prakash-co-founder-ceo-zifo-rnd/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230716T200000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #24 – Ms. Charu Srinivasan\, Corporate Vice President of Engineering\, Azure Core and Cloud and AI IDC Site Leader\, Microsoft IC.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nGuest Speaker – Ms. Charu Srinivasan\, CEG 1990 CSE\, Corporate Vice President of Engineering\, Azure Core and Cloud and AI IDC Site Leader\, Microsoft IC.\nCharu leads the Azure Core engineering organization for Compute and Cloud Native technologies driving\nimpact across Azure Backup\, Azure Site Recovery\, Azure Migrate\, System Center\, and Azure Arc. Charu is\nalso the site leader for the Cloud + AI organization in the India Development Center (IDC) and an active\nmember of India and IDC leadership teams leading various organization-wide initiatives such as\ninnovation excellence\, diversity & inclusion\, and building the next gen of leaders.\nCharu Srinivasan holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Anna University and a master’s\ndegree in computer science from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. As a thought leader in\ntechnology and innovation\, Charu represents Microsoft in industry and government-led forums. Charu is\na member of the G20 Empower working group on Women in STEM and FICCI Science\, Technology\, and\nInnovation (ST&I) committee. She is a Board member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)\nNational Committee on Technology and helped create the founding vision for CII’s Centre of Excellence\non Digital Transformation.\nCharu is on the board of Bryt Learning which partners with budget schools in India to deliver high-quality\npremium education. She is passionate about socio-economic change in India through education and\nhelped found the Asha for Education\, Seattle Chapter – a non-profit organization and works with\ncommunity partner organizations to amplify their social impact as part of Social Venture Partners\,\nHyderabad Chapter. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-25-ms-charu-srinivasan-corporate-vice-president-of-engineering-azure-core-and-cloud-and-ai-idc-site-leader-microsoft-ic/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230603T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230603T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #23– Dr. Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy\, Senior Associate Professor\, Marketing at Great Lakes Institute of Management.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n \nGuest Speaker – Dr. Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy\, CEG 1992 Mech and Senior Associate Professor\, Marketing at Great Lakes Institute of Management\nDr. Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy is a highly accomplished marketing expert\, academician\, and author. Currently the Area Chair (Marketing) at the Great Lakes Institute of Management in Chennai and a Senior Associate Professor\, she boasts a professional career of 27 years with 16 years in sales and marketing\, and 11 years in academia. Prior to academia\, she held high-ranking positions in major companies like Unilever and Nippon Paint. As an academician\, her areas of interest include marketing management\, sales and distribution\, new product development\, and integrated marketing communications. \nShe has won numerous accolades\, including the Women Achiever Award\, Distinguished Woman in Management\, and the Best Professor-Marketing Studies. She’s also published three books and numerous articles\, primarily focused on mid-life career choices and challenges\, particularly for women. She’s an active member of several professional organizations and heads the ‘Centre for Women’s Leadership’ at Great Lakes\, Chennai\, focusing on empowering women in the workplace and academia. \nLinkedin Profile \n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-23-dr-rajeshwari-krishnamurthy-senior-associate-professor-marketing-at-great-lakes-institute-of-management/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230521T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230521T210000
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SUMMARY:CEGFI-7 – Open your minds to ONDC
DESCRIPTION:#India is embarked on an ambitious plan to create an open and fair e-commerce marketplace. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a revolutionary technology to lower prices for consumers\, increase competition\, and give small businesses a better chance to succeed.  \nVimal Kumar (CEG 2002)\, the founder at JusPay has seen it from the frontlines. He will share insights on emerging opportunities and challenges in the world of ONDC. CEG Field Insights (CEGfi) is our effort to bring the insights from experienced people and share with CEG member \nCEG Field Insights (CEGfi) is our effort to bring the insights from experienced people and share with CEG members. \n—– \nTime: May 21\, 2023 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82900987836?pwd=bmdDa0VXeVRURVFWMkF1ZmpHSitUZz09
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/cegfi7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CEG Field Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230423T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230423T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #22– Ms. Priya Iyer\, CEO and Board Member\, Concertiv\, USA
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n  \n \nGuest Speaker – Ms. Priya Iyer\, CEG 1990 CSE\nCEO and Board Member\, Concertiv\, USA\nPriya Iyer is the CEO of Concertiv\, a procurement-as-a-service provider assisting mid-market financial services firms in saving time\, cutting costs\, and mitigating risks. With over 25 years of experience in the software industry\, she is an entrepreneurial CEO known for building industry-leading SaaS platforms and delivering exceptional value to stakeholders. Priya has received numerous accolades\, including the 2014 New England Entrepreneur of the Year and recognition as a top woman leader in SaaS. \nBefore Concertiv\, Priya led Vee24 and Anaqua\, Inc.\, achieving impressive growth and success in both companies. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer science\, as well as an MBA from MIT Sloan. As an Entrepreneur in Residence at Babson College\, she serves on various boards and panels\, and frequently speaks at business schools in the Greater Boston area. \nLinkedin Profile\n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/session22/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230319T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230319T210000
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #21– Dr. G Ravikumar\, Registrar I/c at Anna University\, Chennai
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n  \n \nGuest Speaker – Dr. G Ravikumar\, CEG 1987 Civil & Registrar I/c at Anna University\, Chennai\nDr. G Ravikumar graduated from CEG in 1987 in Civil engineering and he is the registrar at Anna University\, Chennai. He created the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in many\nengineering Arts &Science Colleges in Chennai. Initiated Entrepreneurship Development Cells (EDCs) in CEG\, ACTech\, and MIT with EDC library\, Entrepreneurship Forum for Girls (EFG)\, Entrepreneurship Club of Organic Farming\, etc. \nLinkedin Profile\n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-21-dr-g-ravikumar-registrar-i-c-at-anna-university-chennai/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230305T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230305T083000
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SUMMARY:CEGFI6 - 4th Industrial revolution
DESCRIPTION:Industry 4.0 is fast becoming the game changer in manufacturing. It changes the value chain in manufacturing. It brings in new opportunities for many sectors hitherto not a part of this value chain. \nMr. V. Venkataraman graduated from CEG in 87 (Mech). After a 8 year stint in L&T\, he started a manufacturing unit and ran it for 25 years.  In 2018\, he then founded a startup Embridge Solutions to develop cost effective industry 4.0 solutions. The focus is to bring this technology to SMEs at a very affordable price and provide this as a service on cloud platform. \nCEG Field Insights (CEGfi) is our effort to bring the insights from experienced people and share with CEG members. \nTime: March 5\, 2023 7:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) / 9PM IST \n   https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81147161463\n   Meeting ID: 811 4716 1463\n   Passcode: 091733 \n   Bit.LY link as: bit.ly/cegfi-6 
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/cegfi6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CEG Field Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230219T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230219T210000
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CREATED:20230211T190356Z
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #20 –  Mr. Jeyandran Venugopal\, CEG 1998 Mech. and Chief Technology and CHief Product Officer (CPTO) of Flipkart.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n  \n \nGuest Speaker –  Mr. Jeyandran Venugopal\, CEG 1998 Mech. and Chief Technology and Chief Product Officer (CPTO) of Flipkart.\nJeyandran Venugopal is CPTO at Flipkart.In this role\, he is tasked to strengthen the team\, tech investments and help implement new technologies with a specific focus on building future capabilities across product and engineering. \nPrior to this\, Jey was the CTO at Myntra. As CTO\, he lead the Technology\, IT and Infrastructure teams at Myntra. He focused on leading a highly talented engineering organization to deliver exciting innovation\, execution and engineering excellence charter for Myntra. He was tasked with finding ways to constantly delight Myntra customers with break-through products. In addition to being the CTO\, he had a brief stint as a CPO. \nPrior to this\, Jey has donned many roles in the consumer internet space as a technologist across both\, startups and big companies\, and in both US and India markets\, for 17+ years. Jey started his career at Amazon.com in Seattle as a Software Engineer and built and managed several e-commerce backend systems. Later\, he moved to India as a founding member of Amazon’s India Development Center at Bangalore. As part of the India leadership team\, he helped setup and scale the India center for Amazon and worked in Amazon’s Web Services division building API products at this time. After this\, Jey joined Yahoo’s India R&D center and helped establish the Search Engineering division and later led several platform products for Yahoo such as the content management platform\, video platforms\, Geolocation Services and others. As a Global/Corporate VP of Engineering and as a part of the core leadership team at Yahoo\, Jey was part of the administrative leadership team for the India center. Post this\, Jey was the Founder and CEO of a digital healthcare startup (EClinic 24/7) and raised funding and built a product that won industry accolades including as the Nasscom Emerge 50 Award. \nLinkedin Profile\n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-20-mr-jeyandran-venugopal-ceg-1998-mech-and-chief-technology-and-chief-product-officer-cpto-of-flipkart/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #19–   Mr. Krishnakumar Natarajan\, Co-Founder\, Mindtree and Managing Partner\, Mela Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n  \n \nGuest Speaker – Mr. Krishnakumar Natarajan\, CEG 1979 Mech\, Co-Founder\, Mindtree & Managing Partner\, Mela Ventures \nA leading authority in the global IT sector\, Krishnakumar Natarajan co-founded Mindtree in 1999 and\nhas played critical roles in building the company’s innovative approach to delivering IT services and\nsolutions to global 2000 enterprises. As Executive Chairman\, he built a $1B revenue company with\nMarket Cap of over $2.5B. His critical skill is to help Enterprises navigate the ‘Digital transformation\nagenda and help business transformations by which enterprises enhance customer experience and\ndeliver Industry-leading growth.\nKrishnakumar ’s efforts as a business leader have been recognized worldwide\, winning him several\nlaurels. Businessworld & Forbes ranked him among India’s most valuable CEOs in 2016. He\nwon Bloomberg UTV’s award as the CEO of the Year in 2010 and Business Today’s CEO of the year award\nin 2014. Chief Executive Magazine recognized him as one of the twelve global leaders of\ntomorrow. EY honored him with Entrepreneur of the year 2015 in Services. His efforts resulted in\nMindtree winning the “Most promising company of the Year” in 2013 by CNBC TV18.\nA 40-year IT industry veteran\, Krishnakumar served as Chairman of the National Association of\nSoftware and Services Companies (NASSCOM)\, where he worked to strengthen the Indian IT industry\nto build a globally competitive ecosystem. He now serves as the Chairman of the Nasscom Foundation.\nSocial enterprises and Philanthropy are other Key interests of Krishnakumar. Along with his wife Akila\,\nhe runs their foundation\, “Mela\,” which is focused on helping high-potential rural girls to attain\nprofessional qualifications and helping Senior Citizens age gracefully.\nHe is also a regular speaker at international IT industry conferences and a faculty member at\nmanagement schools worldwide. He is also on the Boards of a few well-known Organizations.\nHe has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering\, Chennai\,\nIndia\, and a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Xavier Institute\, Jamshedpur\, India. \nLinkedin Profile\n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-19-mr-krishnakumar-natarajan-co-founder-mindtree-and-managing-partner-mela-ventures/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #18–   Mr. S Somasegar\, Managing Director\, Madrona Ventures Group\, USA.
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n  \n \nGuest Speaker – Mr. S Somasegar\, CEG 1986 ECE and Managing Director of Madrona Ventures Group\, USA.\nBSoma Somasegar is a Managing Director at Madrona Venture Group\, joining Madrona in 2015 after nearly twenty-seven-years at Microsoft where he most recently was Corporate Vice President of the Developer Division. Additionally\, Soma was the executive sponsor for global development at Microsoft and oversaw Microsoft’s Global Development Centers in China\, India\, and Israel. Soma has been an active angel investor both in the region and globally. With investments spanning across both enterprise and consumer segments\, Soma has focused on early stage investments across a wide range of technology areas. At Madrona\, he is focusing on machine learning / artificial intelligence\, intelligent applications\, developer centric next-generation cloud platforms and tools\, and multi-sense user interfaces.\nSoma holds a master’s degree in computer engineering from Louisiana State University and a B.S. in electronics and communication engineering from Guindy Engineering College\, Anna University in Chennai\, India. Soma also has an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater\, Anna University. \nLinkedin Profile\n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-18-mr-s-somasegar-managing-director-madrona-ventures-group-usa/
LOCATION:Google Meet
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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SUMMARY:CEG C-Level Connect Series #17–   Ms. Sangeeta Banerjee\, Co-Founder & CEO of Adda
DESCRIPTION:Program Details\n  \n \nGuest Speaker – Ms. Sangeeta Banerjee\, CEG 1999 EEE and Co-Founder & CEO of Adda\nBorn in suburban Howrah (West Bengal)\, San did all her schooling in Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kolkata\, Delhi\, and Chennai. 1999 EEE CEGian she worked with TCS\, completed MBA in Louisiana State University (LSU)\, worked with Capgemini in the USA\, and got married to Venkat Kandaswamy – also CEG EEE (98). They decided to relocate from the USA to India in 2005. In 2008 Venkat took a sabbatical from Thoughtworks and started building ApartmentADDA. San continued in SAP for a year\, doing customer demos on weekends. In 2010 San joined their startup full-time and has been serving as the co-founder and CEO. ADDA is a category creator for community mgmt SaaS in India and profitable with 1M+ paying users across 4 countries.\nSan loves 2 wheelers- rides superbikes and cycles to work three weeks per month. She is a Bharatnatyam student and lives in Bangalore with Venkat\, their 14-year-old son\, mother-in-law\, 2 cats\, and 1 dog. \nLinkedin Profile\n\nHost – Mr. Vish Viswanathan\, CEG 1985 Mech\, CEO\, Anikode Management Consultants\nLinkedin Profile\n \nTechnical Support – Mr. Partha Sarathy\, CEG IT\, 2021\nLinkedin Profile
URL:https://cegconnect.com/event/ceg-c-level-connect-series-17-ms-sangeeta-banerjee-co-founder-ceo-of-adda/
CATEGORIES:CEG Connect
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