1) Please tell us about your memories of BIMTECH.

Most of my student days at BIMTECH were spent at the Pushp Vihar campus, but during the last few months of my tenure we shifted to the sparkling new campus. So I can say I had enjoyed both of them. It has been a pleasure being a BIMTECHian. BIMTECH has certainly come a long way from there.

2) Do you think BIMTECH has contributed in making you a successful professional?

Yes, of course. The most important skill which BIMTECH has taught me is how to survive in the business world. The soft skills learnt here have helped me a lot. People from diverse backgrounds have contributed to my acceptability of different cultures. The faculty had very sound industry experience. They used to give practical examples and analyses of real cases. This helped us in gaining real time insight about the

business world. My stint as an exchange student at ESC Rouen also benefited me in many ways as it helped me in getting a broad perspective of modern business in Europe.

3) Tell us something about your work.

I am with Accenture for the last one and a half years as a SAP analyst. Presently I am working on utility products for the energy sector. The UK government had initiated many changes in this sector. The introduction of 'smart meters' is one. In this, you can send your meter reading to the respective department just by pressing a button. There is no need for any one to come to your place for the meter reading. We have provided the software solution for these smart meters. My project involves operations in India as well, so I keep coming back to India.

4) How is it like working in London?

London keeps you busy. There you get the flavour of working with people of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Especially when you are with on-shore clients, it helps being close to them. This gives one a chance to understand the whole problem faced by them rather than working on bits and pieces of information given.

5) Please tell us about the effect of the slowdown in UK.

This is a temporary phase. The UK government is introducing sweeping changes in the financial sector. In the energy sector the prospects are good. There will be huge job opportunities as the demand for energy is booming.

6) What would you like to tell the current batch of students?

Do not get disheartened by all this hoopla about slowdown. Keep learning, work hard and keep looking for breaks. Keep on improving your domain knowledge and soft skills and prepare yourself for the opportunities round the corner. In the long run you must pursue your dream.

7) Being a BIMTECH Alumnus what would you suggest the institute should do to keep in touch with its alumni?

Keep updating the database. Share the new initiatives, send regular information about the changes taking place and invite them for events. In a nutshell, maintain regular interaction. All of us get a thrill when BIMTECH scales new heights. Jai Ho BIMTECH!