An Interview with Naman Chaturvedi (BIMTECH Alumni)

Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Greater Noida is a private institution that was established in the year 1988. BIMTECH has been approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), AIU (Association of Indian Universities) and is AACSB accredited, and NBA (National Board of Accreditation). BIMTECH courses include PGDM, FPM and International Programmes.

In this interview with careers360, an alumnus Naman Chaturvedi at BIMTECH has shared some insights related to his learning experience from BIMTECH as a student and suggestions as an alumni and more. For complete details, go through the below article.

Careers360: What led you to choose the PGDM programme at BIMTECH?

Naman Chaturvedi: I came to know about the BIMTECH finance programme and I was immensely interested in it. I was also referred to the institute by some of my family members and friends. There were some good reviews about Bimtech’s ability to conduct the MBA programme.

Careers360: How did the BIMTECH PGDM programme help to accelerate your career?

Naman Chaturvedi: The programme helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses. It also helped me to develop my skills in the areas of finance as well as data analytics further enriching my career goals and helping me in placement for my desired role.

Careers360: What specific learning experiences from BIMTECH and the PGDM programme have you found most valuable for your professional life? Please elaborate.

Naman Chaturvedi: The most important part of my learning experience was developing the necessary leadership, time-management, and organisation skills. I was able to develop these skills vastly through my experience in the data analytics club and as an organiser of Vihaan the annual festival of BIMTECH. Apart from this the various workshops, & talks also provided me ample opportunity to study and work on my management skills.

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Careers360: What was your experience with the Alumni as a student at BIMTECH?

Naman Chaturvedi: I was able to connect with several of the alumni in a very friendly manner. Some of the experiences were very helpful in planning my career journey and overall personality development.

Careers360: What were some of the unique challenges you faced in your career? How did you deal with them?

Naman Chaturvedi: Coming from an engineering background, it was hard to transition to finance but I was able to do so vastly with the help of my teachers, friends, and my own effort in this area. Interest in the subject and good books at the library helped me a lot towards this transition.

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Careers360: As an alumnus of BIMTECH, what do you think is unique about the institute and its PGDM programmes when compared to others?

Naman Chaturvedi: I think the focus on technology in education and good faculty are the plus points for the institution. There are also the multiple dimensions of learning practiced at the institute which involve sustainability, emotional wellbeing & personality development.

Careers360: Please give insights on the importance of building and expanding professional networks. How should students plan and build?

Naman Chaturvedi: it is very important to build good networks as they point in the right direction in our career. They also help us find good opportunities and make ourselves capable of future opportunities and roles. A student should look out for leaders in his field and look to connect and learn from them. They should look out for role models to follow and build on their expertise.

Careers360: As part of the BIMTECH’s alumni, how often do you meet with the other members? How does the network support each member?

Naman Chaturvedi: We often plan for gatherings of alumni members. We are regularly in touch by other physical or digital connects. The network helps in finding and referring opportunities as well as becomes a good web for sharing knowledge and experience.

Careers360: How do the alumni support current students at BIMTECH? Are you involved in these activities? If yes, please give details.

Naman Chaturvedi: The alumni can support the students and the institution by providing opportunities for internship placements and even conducting workshops or seminars on the latest happenings in the industry. They can provide important points for designing relevant courses and practical activities to enhance the knowledge of students.

Careers360: There is much talk of practical experience and a curriculum in sync with the industry as well as keeping up with technological advancements. What is your opinion on this? What would you suggest to today’s students on this?

Naman Chaturvedi: It is very important in the fast-changing world to be hands-on with your learned knowledge so as to provide your own insight and creativity towards teamwork and problem-solving.

A practical experience will help students in gaining knowledge in a very holistic manner.

Technology here can be a good enabler of keeping up to date with the latest changes in the field as well as giving an overview of the technological & the economic environment.

Careers360: As a professional, how would you advise a student to plan a career keeping in mind changes and upheavals in the industry?

Naman Chaturvedi: Planning for a career is a very dynamic process, and one should keep learning and researching one's desired roles and opportunities to keep adding to the information about the industry. Students should also stay in touch with their teachers & seniors to have an insider view of the industry.

Careers360: It is a fact that learning never ends for any professional. In this context, how do you think one should prepare for career advancement with value additions? How can students identify these areas?

Naman Chaturvedi: A student should develop their skill set in such a way so as to master firstly their own line of work and secondly to have an additional skill as a value addition. In current times the second skill could be related to technology and will enhance a student's profile. There are several tools and technologies rapidly changing the work environment. Making oneself comfortable with these technologies would be a good way to enhance one’s profile.

Careers360: Any advice to students who wish to pursue a PGDM?

Naman Chaturvedi: Students should try to develop their overall personality and not just focus solely on academics. An MBA is a program in which, apart from developing your own core skills, you also need to develop your personality, and soft skills and have wider exposure to the world. There are ample opportunities available, and one should try to use them in an optimal manner.

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