Leadership Dialogue Series: Career Planning in Adversities
The Leadership Dialogue Series – Week 9 was successfully conducted on 23rd April 2025 at the New Seminar Hall. The session featured Mr. Ashish (AB) Banka, Head of People Success (GCC, DE&I, TA, HRBP) at Cradlewise, who spoke on the topic “Career Planning in Adversities”. The session emphasized the importance of resilience, innovation, and empathy in shaping effective leadership, especially during challenging times. Mr. Banka defined true leadership as the ability to not only survive adversity but to drive meaningful transformation through it. He highlighted how leaders can rise stronger, adapt faster, and lead with courage in the face of obstacles. By embracing these qualities, professionals can chart impactful career paths, thrive amidst uncertainties, and emerge as catalysts for change in their organizations, ultimately leading to personal and professional growth.
Leadership Dialogue Series : Learning Agility: A Must-Have Skill in Tech Careers
The Leadership Dialogue Series – Week 8 was successfully conducted on 11th April 2025 at the New Seminar Hall. The session featured Mr. Manikandan Balasubramanian, Head of HR at iTECH India, Chennai, who spoke on the topic “Learning Agility: A Must-Have Skill in Tech Careers”. The session defined learning agility as the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn efficiently, emphasizing its vital role in navigating dynamic career paths within the tech industry. Learning agility empowers professionals to quickly adapt to emerging technologies, trends, and workflows. By cultivating this skill, tech professionals can remain relevant, foster innovation, and progress in their careers within an ever-evolving industry landscape.
Leadership Dialogue Series: Impact of Gen AI in End-to-End Testing
The Department of Career Planning and Guidance at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology organized a Leadership Dialogue Series on April 4, 2025, featuring Mr. Subrata Biswas, Program Director, Testing CoE at Birlasoft, India. In his talk titled “Impact of Gen AI/AI in End-to-End Testing,” Mr. Biswas highlighted the transformative potential of Generative AI in revolutionizing the software testing landscape by enabling faster, more efficient, and more accurate testing processes. He emphasized how organizations can leverage Gen AI to enhance software quality, reduce operational costs, and improve customer satisfaction. The session inspired students to explore the future of AI-driven testing and encouraged them to upskill in emerging technologies, opening pathways to exciting career opportunities.
