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Chocko Valliappa
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Chocko Valliappa is the founder and CEO of Vee Technologies, a global IT services company; HireMee, a talent assessment and talent management start-up; and vice chairman of The Sona Group of education institutions.
A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Valliappa is a member of Confederation of Indian Industry, Nasscom, Entrepreneurs Organization and Young Presidents’ Organization.
He was honoured by the YPO with their Global Social Impact award in 2018.
An alumnus of Christ College, Bangalore, Valliappa holds a degree in textile technology and management from the South India Textile Research Association. His advanced research in the Czech Republic led to the creation of innovative polyester spinning machinery.... more
A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Valliappa is a member of Confederation of Indian Industry, Nasscom, Entrepreneurs Organization and Young Presidents’ Organization.
He was honoured by the YPO with their Global Social Impact award in 2018.
An alumnus of Christ College, Bangalore, Valliappa holds a degree in textile technology and management from the South India Textile Research Association. His advanced research in the Czech Republic led to the creation of innovative polyester spinning machinery.... more
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What career options do I have after engineering, with non-coding and non-technical focus?
Ans: Now let's talk about what he wants to do? He must realize that not everyone needs to do coding. There are lots of other jobs in sales, marketing, Customer relationship management. He should look for those jobs. There is no shortage of jobs for those willing to get started. You have to motivate him that he needs to be on the look out for a job.
Do let him share final score in the BE, which college and university. Does his college have a placement cell? Will they not consider him for placement this year considering that he lost time due to medical reasons. Perhaps a special request to the college will help.
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Do let him share final score in the BE, which college and university. Does his college have a placement cell? Will they not consider him for placement this year considering that he lost time due to medical reasons. Perhaps a special request to the college will help.
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Cybersecurity Hype: Real or Overblown?
Ans: The short answer is a big YES. Cyberattacks, fraud calls. banking frauds, scam link, dark web, online payments, data security are pointers to the daily threats being reported even among the most secure networks, tech savvy users which all need cyber security experts, technologies, and software.
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Jobless for 4 Months: 35-Year-Old Engineer Seeks Long-Term Career Path Advice
Ans: Karthick, You need to congratulate your self for having 11 years of work experience in QC/QA in Auto/ Auto components and Spares industry. Please identify possible openings in the auto industry, auto dealerships in and around your city, make applications with a well rounded bio data, prepare well for the interview and you will do well. In the meantime aslo take a up Coursera courses in EV technology as that is an area of big growth and manpower will be in short supply. Take help of your former employers, peers, seniors to recommend you for possible openings.
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Biomedical Engineering Future Scope: What Advanced Courses Should I Take?
Ans: Of course it has scope as healthcare is a rising area, with growing disease burden worldwide. With tech advancements in Medical devices the biomed will have a great future, with one caveat--the better you perform in your college, the brighter will be your future. So invest your time in your studies, projects and internships with all your energy, and passion. Do let me know which year are you studying your BioMed engg program, which collège and what are your scores so far.
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Motion Media Design Masters Graduate Seeking Career Advice: Job Market in US vs. India
Ans: It is natural for parents to be worried about their children overseas, especially on the job front. My advice would be that we should not read too much in the "current job market" sitting thousands of miles away. Mid 2026 is still 18 months away and too far in the future to start worrying today. Your son being at the heart of action would know exactly how to navigate between his studies and finding a job.
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IT or EnC: Which is the right fit for a first-year student in Manipal?
Ans: Like most other experts I would rate the two specialist disciplines at par. Are you in Manipal town or at the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT). if at MIT you may review the syllabus of the 2 branches of engineering and enroll for one that matches your interest. Also a visit to the placement cell at MIT would guide you on the placement of students from these branches in the past.
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Answered on Dec 02, 2024
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Computer science graduate struggling to find a job? My son needs your advice.
Ans: Can you let me know you son graduated from which College, what was his CGPA, what is his interest area, where did he do his internship. Has he appeared for any campus interviews. Is he in touch with his college placement cell. Has he explore job opportunities in IT companies or PSUs online? Do let me know and I shall be happy to guide.
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How can a final year engineering student in Bangalore boost their web development career?
Ans: Good to hear that you are about to complete your engineering degree. I wish you had shared details of your discipline, current skills in IT. Please take up web programs on Coursera as well on the Swayam platform. Also look for internship with a company that will give you a job opening.
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Answered on Dec 02, 2024
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Can I switch streams from B.Sc. Chemistry to IT?
Ans: Happy to help Raju. Do let me know if your son has finished BSc Chemistry, If he is pursuing BSc, which year is he in. Let him speak to his College faculty to check if he can switch to a BCA program. Simultaneously explore if IITs offer any programs in Comp Science or Cloud Computing for BSc pass. Share more details and I may be able to make further suggestions
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Listen 29-Year-Old IT Professional Seeks Job Abroad: How Can I Make It Happen?
Ans: Your details are too limited for me to offer any advice. Do let me know the name of the company you work for, experience areas, engineering discipline you pursued. What are your unique skills that you will offer to the overseas employer? Share all these for me to share some ideas.
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Answered on Dec 02, 2024
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I'm a parent of a 12th grader with PCMC. Should I encourage him to pursue Mechatronics?
Ans: Mechantronics, Computer Science and AI all are worthy disciplines to pursue. My suggestion is not to add stress your son to pick any particular direction. Guide him to prepare well for his Class XII exams, engineering entrance exams. Once his entrance exam scores are out he can have a fair assessment of where he stands and what stream he can pursue.
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Listen Visual Communication Graduate Seeking Employment: What Should I Study?
Ans: Can you share the name of the institution and city where you earned your visual communications degree. Also share what have you been doing to practice your learnings, hone your skills, improve your interview skills. There are several online Coursera programs that your should enrol. Start looking for internship openings even if they are not in the field of Visual Communications. Confidently pursue job opportunities that come your way and get them.
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1st Year Chemical Engg Student Aiming for Core Job: What Strategy Should I Adopt?
Ans: Good to learn Ayush that you are looking ahead for a career after earning your Chemical Engg degree. My advice is to put in your best efforts to secure good scores. And top it up with active participation in projects, hackathons, research projects. Also be an active participant in co-curricular activates that MIT Manipal offers. Visit the Placement office, scan the notice boards once a quarter to get update on the internship opportunities in Chemical Engineering. Let's connect at the end of third semester on how things are going.
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Answered on Dec 02, 2024
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12th Class Student Confused About Career Choice: Engineering or Something Else?
Ans: Manan, I admire your aspiration to gift your parents a new BMW. My suggestion would be to make success in your career as your primary goal. Do work hard with commitment and sincerity without looking for instantaneous gratification. Build a long term goal to be able to achieve success in every step of your career. You should pursue a career that interests you or you are passionate about as also one that your are confident of giving your best. Do remember that there are no easy professions--hard work, sincerity and commitment are key to success in life and one you follow this patht you are bound to do well.
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Listen Stuck after NEET: Are BIT Biotechnology or Bioinformatics in VIT Vellore good options?
Ans: Hello, Just to be correct NEET is not a career option. NEET exam is a route to entry into a medical college. If you are keen pursue medicine as a profession give your best to prepare for the NEET exam. At the same time it is good to have a back up option should you not be able to make it to medical college of your choice. So biotechnology and bioinformatics are good options. And VITEEE is the entrance exam that you need to take a perform well. VIT is an Institute of Eminence is known to focus on overall development of its students. VIT has a worthy placement record for students with good performance. Wish you all the best.
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Ans: Too have started only one metric, ie; salary. I think you need to evaluate the graduation other company job profile, growth prospects and the saving potential of the two jobs. Consider the living conditions in Canada, including weather that in some regions in Canada can be harsh. Also take into account your long term plans to return in Canada or India.
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Listen Is a Masters in Computer Science from Wichita State University a good career move for my son?
Ans: The state university is among the top 200 universities in computer science. Bring a state university it may be less expensive to pursue a degree but it would best for your son to check out their placement track record by taking to the University placement team, alumni and friends. Also take advice from a Chandigarh University faculty.
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Listen First-Year BTech Student Seeking Advice on Cyber Security Career
Ans: I am so happy to see your quest for achieving so much in so little time. I suggest use your first year to focus on building your fundamentals 100 pc of the time. And spend another 5-10 pc of your time in learning about cybersecurity. Stay focused on topping in your BTech First year. All the best.
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Listen Should I switch careers to data science with a mechanical engineering degree?
Ans: Hello, Your situation is not unique. Many bright people like you get bored with things easily. But that too should not worry about but stay positive and focused on your goal, there are ample learning resources online to pick the areas of knowledge you seek to work on. Talk to your teachers, class mates and ask them to suggest areas on how to get on this new knowledge seeking path. Be aware that there is nothing that is unachievable if you mind and heart are in it. Wish you all the best.
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Can a Life Science Graduate Transition to the Pharmaceutical Industry?
Ans: Yes, a life science graduate can work in pharma industry. As you know the life sciences field covers a broad range of subjects such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology, which are relevant to various roles in the pharma sector. Graduates can pursue careers in R&D, quality assurance, Regulatory Affairs – Managing compliance, Sales and Marketing as also Production, Clinical Data Management, Handling clinical data, trials among others.
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Ans: Hello,
With your vast experience I encourage you to connect with your colleagues to seek their help in connecting you with potential openings. Do connect with your class mates, friends to discover job opportunities. Do prepare a bio data that lists your expenltise, strength areas, without putting too many conditions like WFH. Trust you can spell out once you reach a decisive stage. All the best.
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With your vast experience I encourage you to connect with your colleagues to seek their help in connecting you with potential openings. Do connect with your class mates, friends to discover job opportunities. Do prepare a bio data that lists your expenltise, strength areas, without putting too many conditions like WFH. Trust you can spell out once you reach a decisive stage. All the best.
Answered on Sep 30, 2024
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BTech 2nd year Mechanical student seeking advice for CGPA, placements, and areas of focus
Ans: I am glad to are thinking of excelling with high CGPA as also skills. There's only one way to score -- by working hard, applying your mind and staying focused on your studies. Take up complex projects, participate in hackathons, do well in internships, seek help where you need to build your fundamentals. Peer training too is a proven way to master areas in which you are helping your peers, besides developing leadership qualities and helping attitude.
Do also pick softwares that help in Mech Engg design, automation, sustainability beyond your syllabus fron NPTEL, Coursera platforms.
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Do also pick softwares that help in Mech Engg design, automation, sustainability beyond your syllabus fron NPTEL, Coursera platforms.
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Listen No Prior Work Experience at 36: What Options Exist for Me?
Ans: It is good to learn about your ambition. I believe it's never to late and it always helps have high ambition.
For now I would suggest you pick up an accounting, administrative role in HR, Finance or accounting function of a firm, excel in that role and grow. One trio have established your crystals as a sincere and hard worker look for internal training or even Coursera courses in software that help you perform better in your current job. Use your age to your advantage to growing a managerial role. All the best.
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For now I would suggest you pick up an accounting, administrative role in HR, Finance or accounting function of a firm, excel in that role and grow. One trio have established your crystals as a sincere and hard worker look for internal training or even Coursera courses in software that help you perform better in your current job. Use your age to your advantage to growing a managerial role. All the best.
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Listen Confused Mechanical Engineer Seeking Career Advice
Ans: Am sure your research tells too that Manipal University and PSG College are com of arable in their reputation and academic standing. Then coming to your choice of discipline-- which course matches with your personal interest, aptitude. In terms of job opportunities both disciplines have similar starting salaries and growth opportunities. Make your own choice, do well and in your academics, internships, hackathons and build strong foundatins for a flying career.
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Answered on Sep 16, 2024
My daughter is doing Btech in Electrical and electronics engineering in BIT Mesra off Campus Patna . How is the course there and what about her future and placement
Ans: BITS Mesra is among well known engineering institutions. Your daughter's future will depend on how well she performs in academics, internships, hackathons.
Encourage her to committ herself to studies with right earnestness. Wishes for your greater success.
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Encourage her to committ herself to studies with right earnestness. Wishes for your greater success.
Answered on Sep 16, 2024
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Which Branch is More Preferred in Semiconductor Sector: CCE or ECE?
Ans: Which engineering discipline is more preferred is a personal choice. However, here are the prospects for each. Semiconductor engineering is likely to see explosive growth in niche, high-tech manufacturing roles.
CCE will expand with the digital transformation and infrastructure improvements related to 5G and communication systems.
ECE remains a safe and versatile choice, with its broad applicability across industries such as telecom, electronics, automotive, and defence.
If you prefer niche, highly specialized work, semiconductor engineering could offer the most growth. For broader job opportunities across industries, ECE or CCE may be better choices.
Whichever discipline you pick up, I urge you to put in your best efforts in mastering the fundamentals, excelling in your internships, hackathons.
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CCE will expand with the digital transformation and infrastructure improvements related to 5G and communication systems.
ECE remains a safe and versatile choice, with its broad applicability across industries such as telecom, electronics, automotive, and defence.
If you prefer niche, highly specialized work, semiconductor engineering could offer the most growth. For broader job opportunities across industries, ECE or CCE may be better choices.
Whichever discipline you pick up, I urge you to put in your best efforts in mastering the fundamentals, excelling in your internships, hackathons.
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Answered on Sep 16, 2024
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Can I change my engineering stream from ECE to CSE in first year?
Ans: You would have got this discipline based on your scores or preference. Best of too circle with your college on making this change.
While the names are different, there will be comman subjects.
One more option for you is to work hard, score good marks and at the end of year 1 at the polytechnic apply for admission to an engineering College inthe discipline you are keen on. This will take you an extra year or two but will have a degree instead of a diploma. Best of luck.
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While the names are different, there will be comman subjects.
One more option for you is to work hard, score good marks and at the end of year 1 at the polytechnic apply for admission to an engineering College inthe discipline you are keen on. This will take you an extra year or two but will have a degree instead of a diploma. Best of luck.
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Answered on Sep 16, 2024
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Where do I start to find the problems with green technology in India?
Ans: I would advise you to go look for a problem that you wish to solve. A real problem that is crying for a solution. Then fund the solution. If green technology solution can address it good to pursue that.
Problems are aplenty you have to seek them out find a solution with your capabilities and skills. Shortlist areas that match your aptitude and look for those problems.
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Problems are aplenty you have to seek them out find a solution with your capabilities and skills. Shortlist areas that match your aptitude and look for those problems.
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Should My Son With a 9.15 CGPA in Big Data Biology Pursue a Ph.D. or Job?
Ans: I would encourage him to look for a job which with his exceptional scores will be easy, though may take a bit of time. Let him begin, perform and higher position add salary will follow target than really for 4 years for PhD and then look for a job. While doing his job he can explore research opportunities, fellowship overseas. He should also seek advice from the senior faculty and placement director at Sastra. Wishes for an early career break.
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I'm a parent of a B.Com BFSI student with 8 CGPA wanting to pursue Business Analytics or ACCA. Which course is better, and can he get a job in Banks/Insurance?
Ans: It is natural for parents to be worried about the future of their children. Sastra is a good institute and he can connect with the placement office and get all the details of the post grad courses and job opportunities after BCom. For now my advice would be for him to work hard to improve his grades in the 3rd year to 10. And once he has inputs from his placement team he can write to me again for study abroad by identifying programs, and checking out the eligibility criterion.
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Listen Can a 28-year-old Mechanical Engineering graduate with 5-year gap and low CGPA land a job?
Ans: Good to know about experience in Music and the fact that you teach Music. If music is what you are passionate about look for opportunities in the field. Simultaneously explore job opportunities with companies that are looking for people with your kind of skills, aptitude and interests. I would suggest focus on finding a job and there are opportunities for those who seek a bright career for themselves, and your are sure to get one as well.
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How Effective is NSUT New Delhi's E&C with AI/ML Program?
Ans: NSUT is well known among top-tier engineering institutions. Graduates from NSUT, especially those specialising in AI and ML, benefit from good placement opportunities. In the past TCS, Infosys, Cognizant have been visiting the campus for sought-after skills in AI and ML.
Overall, NSUT’s ECAM with AI and ML offers a good combination of academic strength and career prospects, especially for students interested in emerging tech fields.
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Overall, NSUT’s ECAM with AI and ML offers a good combination of academic strength and career prospects, especially for students interested in emerging tech fields.
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How Can a 45-Year-Old OCI Citizen Find Remote Work in India After 15 Years Abroad?
Ans: If I hear you right, you plan to move to India and for the first 6 months you will need work from a remote location. It will be best for you to start application and interview process and get selected. Once you get selected for a job of your choice then propose to the employers if you can work remotely for some months to settle family issues. If they say no, ask them if you can join 6 months later. It is a process that you have to repeat. By an large there are few WFH job offers that were offered during pandemic.
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Listen Career Change at 27: Mechanical Engineer to IT?
Ans: Congrats on the offer from Infosys. I am not aware about your mechanical engineering experience. However, the fact that you decided to apply to Infosys and have got an offer for a system engineering job, you should make a move. Once you put in your best efforts and show results you can expect ample opportunities in the coming years.
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Answered on Aug 24, 2024
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Which Engineering Offers Best Government Job Prospects in India?
Ans: Can you share more details about yourself what are you doing, why you want to do engineerings and why do you want to join government. This will help me understand your motivations and aspirations for me to give detailed response.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jul 05, 2024Hindi
Listen Scholarship for BTech as an Ex-Serviceman's Ward?
Ans: There are several scholarships for BTech students, most are merit cum means based. Some states like Tamil Nadu have scholarships for students passing out of government schools.
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme was introduced in the Academic year 2006-07 by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex-Servicemen. Please read. https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmss
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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme was introduced in the Academic year 2006-07 by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex-Servicemen. Please read. https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmss
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Will my placement be affected in BMSCE CSE with intake increased to 1200?
Ans: I will not get discouraged by the fact the the total seats have increased to 1200. Even the 1200 student in merit in the college has an opportunity and potential to top the batch provided he puts in his best effort in studies, applies his mind, does well in internships, particpates in hackathons, co curricular activites and sports. Go for it and all the best! One more advice; I hope you are talking of B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore. It is best to give a complete college name/ or full details to get a response in future while seeking any advice. Best wishes!
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