PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

1999 – 2002

Senior Engineer – Product Design & Development

Bombay Dyeing Group

Worked as Senior Engineer handling product design, development, and engineering processes, gaining strong industry experience in mechanical systems, quality, and operations.

2002 – 2003

Software / Systems Engineer

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai

Contributed to software and systems engineering at one of India's premier research institutions, strengthening his technical base and analytical approach.

2003 – 2004

Management Consultant – R.T. Components, Mumbai

Consulted on materials and purchase functions for Tata Memorial Hospital. Developed expertise in supply chain, procurement, and industrial operations.

2008 – 2012

Placement & Recruitment Lead

JSPM Engineering Colleges, Pune

Led campus placement services for JSPM institutions. Managed recruiter engagement, aptitude training, and placement drives for engineering students.

2008 – 2012

Head – Training & Placement

JSPM Campus (5 Engineering Colleges)

Parallel role

Oversaw placement and student development across five JSPM engineering campuses, coordinating corporate drives and enhancing employability programs.

2013 – 2024

Assistant Professor & Head – Training & Placement

KJ College of Engineering (KJEI), Pune

Blended academic teaching (Mechanical Engineering) with leadership of the college's Training & Placement department. Guided hundreds of students in career development and campus preparation.

2013 – 2019

Head – Corporate Relations & Training & Placement

K J Group of Institutes (KJEI)

Led Training & Placement across multiple colleges under the KJEI umbrella. Conducted 50+ mega pool drives with IBM, TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, etc., significantly boosting campus hiring.

2013 – 2019

Vice Chairman – FTPO

Federation of Training & Placement Officers, Pune Region

Played a leadership role in building a strong community of TPOs across Pune. Organized initiatives, strengthened industry collaboration, and contributed to employability strategy.

2018 – 2020

Zensar RPG Foundation – Employability Skills (ESD) Program Coordinator

Guided students through Java, .NET, SQL, and communication-skills training under Zensar's ESD program. Helped 800+ students become job-ready.

2019 – 2020

Persistent Foundation – Girls' Scholarship Program Coordinator

Worked as Chief Coordinator for the PSL Foundation's Girls Scholarship Program, enabling over 20 female engineering students to receive annual scholarships and mentorship.

2020 – 2024

Head – Corporate Relations

MIT Academy of Engineering (MITAOE), Pune

Managed industry partnerships, campus recruitments, and corporate relations. Strengthened MITAOE's placement ecosystem and coordinated major industry interactions.

2024 – 2025

Associate Director – Engineering Placement

MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU), Pune

Directed engineering placements, alumni relations, and employer outreach. Led large-scale recruitment drives and strategic employability initiatives.

2025 – Present

Associate Director – Training & Placements

Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering (BVCOEP), Pune

Currently leading the Training & Placement department, corporate relations, and student mentorship. Bringing 25+ years of industry–academia experience to shape the institute's placement vision.