🎤 ANCHOR SCRIPT – INDUSTRY CONCLAVE |
AAGAAM 2025
📅 Date: 19th July 2025
📍 Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Opening
“A very good morning to everyone present here!
It is my pleasure to welcome you all to one of the most awaited flagship events of Aagaam — the
Industry Conclave 2025, proudly organized by Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur.”
“This conclave is a cornerstone of our commitment to bridging the gap between industry and
academia. With over 600 students from first year to final year in attendance, this forum will be
a powerhouse of insights, emerging trends, career guidance, and meaningful dialogue.”
“Each year, through the Industry Conclave, we aim to illuminate the paths that lie ahead for our
budding engineers by facilitating direct conversations with industry stalwarts. The panel
discussions are designed to decode evolving technologies, hiring landscapes, and professional
expectations — ensuring our students are not just industry-ready, but future-ready.”
“This year, we are immensely privileged to host over 10 distinguished industry leaders from
across India — professionals who are shaping the future of talent, innovation, and
organizational growth.”
🌱 Welcoming Our Esteemed Guests
🧑💼 🎉 Welcoming Guest 1: Mr. Sudhendra Kulkarni
“It is my honour to introduce our first distinguished guest—Mr. Sudhendra Kulkarni, Vice
President and Head of Learning & Development and Campus Recruitments at Cloud4C
Services.”
“Mr. Kulkarni is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in talent development,
leadership coaching, and campus recruitment strategies. He has been instrumental in
transforming traditional training models into structured, enterprise-wide learning systems.”
“From his roles at Cloud4C, Accenture, ITC Infotech, Wipro, and others, he has continuously
led impactful initiatives in learning, compliance, organizational development, and diversity. His
dedication to nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation makes him a true role model for
young professionals.”
“May I now invite Dr. Nitin Rakesh, Director, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, to
felicitate Mr. Sudhendra Kulkarni with a green sapling as a token of our respect and
appreciation.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir.”
“We are privileged to have you with us, Mr. Kulkarni. We look forward to learning from your
experience and insights in today’s discussion.”
Welcoming Guest 2: Mr. Sagar Mahbubani
“It is now my pleasure to welcome our next esteemed panelist—Mr. Sagar Mahbubani,
Associate Director – Recruitments at Synechron Technologies, Pune.”
“With over 12 years of diverse experience across sectors like BFSI, Telecom, IT/ITES, and
Consulting, Mr. Mahbubani is a recruitment strategist and leader known for his end-to-end
campus and lateral hiring expertise.”
“At Synechron, he leads multi-location hiring across domestic and global markets including
London, UAE, and APAC. His experience in team management, vendor strategy, and
stakeholder engagement has helped streamline recruitment operations at scale.”
“Previously associated with Vodafone, Barclays, and HSBC, his strong business acumen and
leadership in hiring strategy have left a mark in every organization he has served.”
“May I now invite Dr. Nitin Rakesh, Director, SIT Nagpur, to present a green sapling to Mr.
Mahbubani as a gesture of gratitude and respect.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir. A warm welcome once again to you, Mr. Mahbubani.”
🌱 Welcoming Guest 3: Mr. Chaitanya Ekre
“We now extend a heartfelt welcome to Mr. Chaitanya Ekre, Vice President – Product Delivery
at Torana Inc., Nagpur.”
“A core technology leader with nearly 13 years of experience, Mr. Ekre has been pivotal in the
development and delivery of iCEDQ, a leading data observability and validation platform.”
“An alumnus of Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and Science, he has worked extensively in
product engineering and quality assurance, transforming how enterprises monitor, test, and
govern their data pipelines.”
“His deep expertise in Java, enterprise software systems, and data integrity solutions makes him
an inspiration for aspiring software professionals.”
“May I invite Dr. Nitin Rakesh to felicitate Mr. Ekre with a sapling.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir. Welcome aboard, Mr. Ekre.”
🌱 Welcoming Guest 4: Mr. Shirish Bavdekar
“And now, I take immense pride in welcoming Mr. Shirish Bavdekar, Global Talent Sourcing
Leader at Dassault Systèmes, Pune.”
“With over two decades of talent acquisition leadership across top global organizations like
Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, and InfoBeans, Mr. Bavdekar has consistently driven excellence
in leadership hiring, campus engagement, and employer branding.”
“At Dassault Systèmes, he aligns global sourcing strategies with business objectives to shape the
future workforce and strengthen talent pipelines. His passion for diversity, transformation, and
creating strong candidate experiences is truly commendable.”
“With a Master’s in HR and Marketing from Pune University, Mr. Bavdekar’s journey
exemplifies strategic talent thinking and execution at a global scale.”
“May I now invite Dr. Nitin Rakesh to present a green sapling to Mr. Bavdekar as a token of
our appreciation.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir. We’re honoured to have you with us, Mr. Bavdekar.”
🌱 Welcoming Guest 5: Mr. Prabhanjan Prasoon
“Moving forward, I feel honoured to welcome our next esteemed guest—Mr. Prabhanjan
Prasoon, Head of Talent Acquisition at Sopra Steria, Noida.”
“With nearly two decades of experience in Human Resources, Mr. Prasoon has been a
transformational leader in enabling talent strategies that scale and deliver measurable impact.”
“At Sopra Steria, he leads high-volume lateral and campus hiring, as well as strategic
leadership recruitment across geographies. His expertise lies in building future-ready talent
ecosystems by integrating data, technology, and people insights into the core of recruitment
strategy.”
“With prior experience at Birlasoft and deep domain knowledge in HR tech, resourcing,
employer branding, and diversity hiring, Mr. Prasoon’s journey reflects an ideal blend of
innovation and people-first leadership.”
“May I request Dr. Nitin Rakesh, Director of Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, to
kindly felicitate Mr. Prasoon with a sapling as a mark of our appreciation.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir. We are delighted to have you with us, Mr. Prasoon.”
🌱 Welcoming Guest 6: Mr. Vasudevarao Amballa
“Our next guest is someone who represents the intersection of innovation, networking, and
recruitment excellence. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Vasudevarao Amballa, Manager –
APAC Talent Acquisition at Synechron Technologies, Bengaluru.”
“With over 13 years of experience in global IT hiring, Mr. Amballa is known for building agile
recruitment teams and hiring strategies for APAC and Middle East banking clients. His ability
to integrate creativity and technology in recruitment has made him a go-to expert in the global
talent acquisition landscape.”
“Previously associated with Standard Chartered Bank, Wipro, and other firms, he has managed
diverse roles across executive hiring, campus engagement, stakeholder management, and
leadership placements.”
“A certified professional by Naukri, LinkedIn, and Beamery, Mr. Amballa's passion for people
and performance has driven innovative sourcing and impactful hiring outcomes across regions.”
“May I invite Dr. Nitin Rakesh to welcome Mr. Vasudevarao Amballa with a sapling.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir. A very warm welcome to you, Mr. Amballa.”
🎉 Welcoming Guest 7: Ms. Neha Sinha
“Our next guest is Ms. Neha Sinha, a Talent Acquisition Leader at Acquia.”
“Neha has over 13 years of experience, primarily in the technology industry. At Acquia, she
collaborates closely with business leaders to hire exceptional talent across various departments
and has a proven track record of building multiple teams from scratch, with commitment to the
candidate experience, internal mobility and building diverse teams.”
“Additionally, Neha has been instrumental in establishing and managing Acquia’s campus hiring
programs, successfully leading recruitment events in partnership with universities nationwide.”
“Contributing to Acquia's vibrant culture is a passion for Neha. As the co-leader of the Employee
Resource Group for Women of Acquia in India and the APJ region, she is dedicated to
championing women in the workplace and fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for
all.”
“May I now request Dr. Nitin Rakesh to felicitate Ms. Neha Sinha with a sapling.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir.”
“Welcome, Ms. Sinha. It is a privilege to have you with us.”
🎉 Welcoming Guest 8: Mr. Kunal Ghosh
“Our final guest today is Mr. Kunal Ghosh, Software Architect at iceDQ, Nagpur.”
“Mr. Ghosh has over 14 years of experience in software architecture and Java-based enterprise
solutions. He has been a key contributor to the product innovation at iceDQ, where he currently
leads the architectural development of robust data observability platforms.”
“He holds a Master of Computer Applications from the Academy of Technology, West Bengal.”
“May I now request Dr. Nitin Rakesh to felicitate Mr. Kunal Ghosh with a sapling.” 🌱
[Pause for sapling presentation]
“Thank you, Sir.”
“Welcome, Mr. Ghosh. We’re honoured to have you among us.”
🌟 Closing the Welcome
“With all our distinguished guests warmly welcomed and felicitated, we are now ready to
embark on a rich exchange of ideas, perspectives, and strategies that will help shape the future
of engineering talent.”
“Once again, a heartfelt thank you to each of our guests for accepting our invitation and for
taking the time to inspire the next generation of innovators, leaders, and changemakers.”
“Let us now proceed to the much-anticipated panel discussion, where our experts will share
their thoughts on emerging trends, industry readiness, and future skills.”
“Stay tuned, stay curious, and be inspired!”
“Now, it is my pleasure to invite our esteemed moderator for today’s panel discussion—Dr. Nitin
Rakesh, Director of Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur—to kindly initiate and lead the
discussion.”
🎁 Token of Appreciation Ceremony
🎤 “What an enriching and thought-provoking panel discussion we’ve just experienced! We are
truly grateful to each one of our esteemed guests for taking the time to guide and inspire our
students through your valuable insights and experiences.”
🙏 “To honour your contribution to this Industry Conclave and to express our heartfelt gratitude,
we now present mementos as a token of appreciation.”
🌟 “May I kindly request Dr. Nitin Rakesh, Director, Symbiosis Institute of Technology,
Nagpur, to do the honours.”
🎤 “May I now invite Mr. Sudhendra Kulkarni, Vice President and Head – L&D and Campus
Recruitments at Cloud4C Services, to kindly come forward and receive the memento.”
[Pause for presentation and photo]
🎤 “Thank you, Mr. Kulkarni, for being with us and for your valuable inputs.”
🎤 “I now invite Mr. Sagar Mahbubani, Associate Director – Recruitments at Synechron
Technologies, Pune, to please come forward for the memento presentation.”
[Pause]
🎤 “Thank you, Mr. Mahbubani, for your enlightening thoughts today.”
🎤 “May I now request Mr. Chaitanya Ekre, Vice President – Product Delivery at Torana Inc.,
to kindly accept this token of appreciation.”
🎤 “Thank you, Mr. Ekre, for your presence and contribution.”
🎤 “Next, I invite Mr. Shirish Bavdekar, Global Talent Sourcing Leader at Dassault Systèmes,
to please step forward and receive the memento.”
[Pause]
🎤 “We’re grateful, Mr. Bavdekar, for your inspirational message to our students.”
🎤 “I now welcome Mr. Prabhanjan Prasoon, Head – Talent Acquisition at Sopra Steria, to
receive this memento.”
🎤 “Thank you, Mr. Prasoon, for your perspective and expertise shared with us today.”
🎤 “Next, may I invite Mr. Vasudevarao Amballa, Manager – APAC Talent Acquisition at
Synechron, Bengaluru, to kindly accept the memento.”
🎤 “We appreciate your valuable insights, Mr. Amballa.”
🎤 “Now, I request Ms. Neha Sinha, Talent Acquisition Leader at Acquia, to please step forward
and accept the memento.”
🎤 “Thank you, Ms. Sinha, for your strong message on diversity, inclusion, and talent nurturing.”
🎤 “Finally, may I invite Mr. Kunal Ghosh, Software Architect at iceDQ, Nagpur, to receive the
token of appreciation.”
🎤 “Thank you, Mr. Ghosh, for your technical insights and guidance.”
🌸 Vote of Thanks
🎤 “As we draw this wonderful session to a close, I now request Dr. Pratik K. Agrawal, Head of
Industry-Academia Interface and Training & Placement Cell, to kindly deliver the Vote of
Thanks.”
[Dr. Pratik delivers the Vote of Thanks]
🎤 Closing Line:
“Thank you once again to all our distinguished guests, students, faculty, and organizing team for
making this event a grand success.”
🌟 “Wishing everyone a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and growth. Have a great day
ahead!” A Group Photos
