The Department of Vocational Studies, St. Vincent Pallotti College of Engineering and Technology (SVPCET), Nagpur, successfully organized an Expert Session by Alumni for First Year B.Voc students (Software Development and Cyber Security) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The session was delivered by Ms. Vaishnavi Vaidya, an esteemed alumna of the Batch 2024, currently working as a Cloud Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Pune.

The expert talk was centered on the topic “Connecting Academic Learning with Industry Practice”, with the objective of helping first-year students understand how classroom learning aligns with real-world industry requirements.

During the session, Ms. Vaidya shared her professional journey, insights into the IT and cloud computing industry, and emphasized the importance of:

• Building strong fundamentals during the early years of academics

• Developing practical and hands-on technical skills

• Learning industry-relevant tools and technologies

• Improving communication skills and professional attitude

• Preparing strategically for placements and corporate expectations

The session was highly interactive, with students actively engaging through questions and discussions. The speaker also motivated students to make effective use of internships, certifications, and project-based learning to enhance employability.

The Department expressed sincere gratitude to Ms. Vaishnavi Vaidya for taking time out of her professional commitments to guide and inspire the students. Such alumni interactions strengthen the bond between academia and industry and play a vital role in shaping students’ career paths.

The event was successfully coordinated by Mrs. Namrata Emche,  Department of Vocation, SVPCET, Nagpur, and was well appreciated by both students and faculty members.