Manager – Corporate Relations & Placement at Symbiosis International University (2026-07 – Present)
- Lead institution-level Corporate Relations and Placement Strategy for Engineering programs, supporting institutional leadership in strengthening employer engagement and graduate employability.
- Drive placement governance by designing and implementing placement policies, SOPs, recruitment workflows, eligibility frameworks, and offer management processes.
- Build strategic partnerships with CHROs, Talent Acquisition Leaders, HR Business Partners, CXOs, and industry leaders to expand campus hiring, internships, PPOs, live projects, and collaborative initiatives.
- Expand and diversify the recruiter ecosystem across IT, Product Engineering, Consulting, Analytics, Core Engineering, Manufacturing, BFSI, Automotive, Healthcare, Semiconductor, and emerging technology sectors.
- Design and execute institutional placement roadmaps, annual recruitment calendars, employer engagement strategies, and hiring plans to improve operational efficiency and recruiter satisfaction.
- Collaborate with academic leadership to align curriculum, competency development, placement readiness, and industry expectations through continuous employer feedback and market intelligence.
- Develop executive MIS dashboards and placement analytics covering KPIs, recruiter performance, hiring trends, compensation benchmarking, and strategic reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead large-scale campus recruitment operations, coordinating recruiters, faculty, student committees, alumni, and cross-functional stakeholders while delivering an exceptional employer experience.
- Strengthen employer branding and institutional visibility through strategic corporate outreach, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance recruiter retention and repeat hiring.
Corporate Relations Manager at New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) (2025-11 – 2026-05)
- Lead institution-level Corporate Relations and Placement Strategy for Engineering and Management programs.
- Expanded the institutional recruiter ecosystem through strategic partnerships across IT, Product Engineering, Consulting, Analytics, Core Engineering, BFSI, FMCG, Start-ups, and Emerging Technology sectors.
- Managed executive relationships with CHROs, Talent Acquisition Leaders, HR Business Partners, and CXOs for internships, live projects, PPOs, and full-time hiring initiatives
- Built and strengthened a diverse recruiter ecosystem across IT, Consulting, Core Engineering, Analytics, BFSI, FMCG, Start-ups, and Emerging Technologies.
- Own senior-level corporate engagement with CHROs, HRBPs, Talent Heads, and CXOs for internships, live projects, PPOs, and full-time hiring.
- Designed and executed structured annual placement calendars, improving recruiter confidence and hiring predictability.
- Contributed to enhancement of Average and Highest CTC metrics through strategic recruiter onboarding.
- Developed and enforced placement policies, eligibility norms, student code of conduct, and disciplinary frameworks.
- Partnered with academic leadership on industry alignment, skill-gap analysis, and recruiter feedback integration.
- Directed large-scale campus recruitment operations, involving recruiters, faculty, student committees, and institutional stakeholders while ensuring an exceptional employer experience.
- Developed comprehensive MIS dashboards and recruitment analytics covering KPIs, recruiter performance, hiring trends, conversion metrics, and compensation benchmarking
Corporate Relations Manager at Amrita School of Business, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (2025-02 – 2025-10)
- Directed placement strategy and corporate engagement for UG and PG programs, achieving a 20% increase in placement outcomes.
- Built and managed 50+ corporate partnerships, including Accenture, Schneider Electric, and Tata Capital with consistent meetings.
- Led end-to-end campus recruitment drives, resume readiness programs, and employer coordination
- Strengthened alumni-driven hiring and mentorship initiatives, increasing alumni participation year-on-year.
- Leveraged CRM platforms and LinkedIn outreach to expand recruiter pipeline and industry presence.
- Collaborated with faculty to introduce industry-aligned workshops and analytics-driven readiness initiatives.
Assistant Professor at Mar Baselios College of Engineering & Technology (MBCET) (2020-03 – 2024-12)
- Academic leadership, curriculum delivery, and student mentoring.
- Head – ISHRAE Trivandrum (MBCET Chapter).
- Head – AARDRAM (Social Responsibility Wing).
- President – MBCET Staff Club (2022–23).
- Active contributor to placement support and industry-interaction initiatives.
UPSC Subject Expert (Science & Technology) (Part-Time) at Kerala Institute of Labour & Employment (KILE), Government of Kerala (2024-07 – 2024-11)
- Delivered classroom lectures and academic mentoring for Civil Services aspirants in Science & Technology.
- Developed curriculum content and instructional material aligned with UPSC examination requirements.
- Guided aspirants through conceptual learning, analytical thinking, and examination strategies.
- Recognized for subject expertise, professionalism, and commitment to academic excellence.
Assistant Professor & Training / Placement Officer at Heera College of Engineering & Technology (HCET) (2016-01 – 2020-12)
- Progressively entrusted with additional institutional leadership responsibilities as Training & Placement Officer, leading the Career Guidance & Placement Unit while continuing academic responsibilities.
- Spearheaded campus recruitment, industry engagement, corporate outreach, internship facilitation, and institution-wide placement initiatives for engineering programs.
- Built and strengthened relationships with leading recruiters, expanding placement opportunities and employer participation through sustained corporate engagement.
- Directed end-to-end campus recruitment operations, coordinating recruiters, faculty, student teams, interview logistics, and employer relations.
- Convened the Heera Udyhog Pool Placement Drive (2018 & 2019), successfully bringing together multiple recruiters and institutions through collaborative hiring initiatives.
- Led institution-wide student induction, leadership, and cultural programs, including the AICTE Universal Human Values (UHV), First-Year Induction Programme and the annual cultural festival Dejavu 2018 & 2019.
- Recognized by institutional leadership for Outstanding Performance in Placement Activities, Excellence in Academic Results, and Successful Organization of Institutional Events.
- Demonstrated early leadership capabilities by balancing academic excellence with placement leadership, industry collaboration, and institutional development initiatives.
Managing Director at E Square Academy (2016-01 – 2024-12)
- Founded, scaled, and led an independent academic and career-readiness institution focused on holistic student development, critical thinking, and employability outcomes.
- Drove strategic planning, operations, partnerships, and financial oversight, ensuring sustainability and quality delivery.
- Designed and delivered career-oriented learning frameworks, mentoring school and college students on academic excellence and career pathways.
- Built and managed faculty teams, parent engagement, and institutional branding, strengthening trust and long-term impact.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership, accountability, and execution ownership, translating vision into measurable outcomes.
- Recruited, mentored, and managed multidisciplinary teams while driving operational excellence and service quality.
Executive President at Key 4 Educated Youth (Registered NGO) (2016-01 – 2018-12)
- Provided strategic leadership to a youth-focused NGO aimed at nation-building, leadership development, and social responsibility.
- Led program design, stakeholder coordination, and volunteer management, engaging students, professionals, and community partners.
- Represented the organization in institutional, academic, and public forums, strengthening credibility and outreach.
- Oversaw planning and execution of large-scale social and leadership initiatives, ensuring governance discipline and impact delivery.
Internship Trainee at Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) (2016-01 – 2016-12)
Experimental testing at ARAI–FID (Chakan); copper forging & structure–property correlation; optimized heat-treatment design
Engineer Trainee at SIDCO Tool Room Cum Training Centre (2013-01 – 2014-12)
Manufacturing & tooling project supervision; execution support, quality monitoring, shop-floor coordination
Part-Time Faculty at Centre for Engineering Studies (2013-01 – 2014-12)
Coaching for engineering competitive exams; mentoring on technical fundamentals & problem-solving
