Here is what IEEE JMI's Alumni thinks about the contribution of this society in their lives.
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Mustafa Turra
Position Held: Chairperson(2001-2003)
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My best wishes to the organising committee of Encomium 2008. It has been 8 years that we had laid the foundation for Encomium and it was an amazing learning experience and at the same time a lot of fun being a part of the first of its kind tech-fest on campus. It feels great to see that Encomium has now become such a mega event with participation of teams from abroad also addition of cultural events to Encomium.
At the same time I would like to congratulate Mrs. Mini Thomas and the entire IEEE branch at JMI for winning the best student chapter award in R10, an amazing feat by all standards.
Keep flying high.
(He is currently serving as Regional Marketing Manager, Berger Paints, Middle East in Dubai)
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Megha Joshi
Position Held: Vice Chair and WIE Chair(2005-2006)
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Way back in 2002, as a First year student at JMI, I was approached by the dynamic and vivacious Rohin Sethi (Chairperson, IEEE SB) to take up the IEEE membership. I was reluctant to pay $25 from my pocket money and didn’t budge from my stand. Rohin kept pursuing and I finally gave in to his high spirits and roaring confidence. Eight years down the line, I look back and realize that it was definitely the most significant investment that I could make in my career.
The IEEE membership opened up a completely new horizon and exposed me to numerous learning opportunities. As a highly motivated student member, I explored various dimensions of my personality through the diverse roles and responsibilities that I fulfilled. Regular interaction with academia and industry provided me the right blend of intellectual stimulation and mentoring.
The turning point came in 2004, when I was selected to represent the IEEE Delhi Section at Region 10 Student Congress in Hong Kong. The experience of interacting with IEEE student leaders from the Asia-Pacific region gave me a new perspective and taught me to appreciate diversity. However, this was just the beginning. Furthering the community lessons learnt in Hong Kong, we collaborated with the cross border counterparts and as a groundbreaking initiative, the first ever IEEE India-Pakistan Meet was made possible. While spearheading this event, I not only learnt the functional nuances of event planning but also gained exposure to several social, economic, culture-sensitive and political issues. During the entire 4 years at JMI, I witnessed the IEEE Student Branch, JMI grow stronger under the guidance and mentoring of Dr. Mini S. Thomas.
My association with IEEE has continued even after graduating from JMI in 2006. I got the opportunity to champion the Student Transition Project/STEP Program for IEEE GOLD at the international level. Currently, I am leading the Online Webinars for IEEE GOLD. Over the past years, my IEEE engagements have taken me to different countries and continents including United States, Canada, South America and Asia-Pacific. The entire IEEE experience is impossible to capture in words! It has been a phenomenal journey that has enriched me in a multitude of ways and has helped me develop a unique leadership style that I will draw upon for the rest of my life. |
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Yogi Kulwant Singh
Position Held: Vice Chairperson(2006-2007)
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IEEE JMI was my lucky ticket to success and new friends. Why do I call it lucky is because I took membership only in the end of my 2nd year of engineering, still I rose up the ranks to become IEEE JMI VC. I do resent not joining early and hence missing out on a lot.
If you are not an outgoing person and you are not exactly gifted when it comes to ‘gab’. You are the right fit for this society because IEEE is designed to assist people grow, connect, contribute and above all assimilate. The last person who should join IEEE is the one who thinks he is really good and he is there to give and not take back. My friends there are two kinds of people, one says, “I am humble, because I am great” and other one says, “I am proud and not humble, because I am great” may be at some point of time in our life we will fall under any one of the above. But my request to you is that at least till that time and until the end of your student life, this is what you should believe in “Don’t be humble, you (/we) are not that great”.
An IEEE does not ask for any pre requisite or oratorical qualifications. It just asks for your will.
Once you are a part of IEEE then the fun starts, you meet girls! And lots of them, you feel spoilt. Then there are the regular domestic and international trips, conferences, field visits etc. I had a great time organizing the first FET rock show during Confluence, then the very first Bplan contest Enmetier, leading the sponsorship team, tour guiding Pakistani delegates, exploring Pakistan, attending a congress at Pune, flirting in Shimla and so much more.
When you pass out of college you should have a story.
Because, your story lasts you a lifetime.
Get a story!
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Ritika Subhash
Position Held: Vice Chairperson(2006-2007)
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I cannot emphasize enough on the importance of being a part of an organized technical society like IEEE. The exposure to vast amounts of information that IEEE offers, both through access to online resources as well as through interaction with professionals across different fields is invaluable. I have grown both professionally and personally through my involvement with IEEE. Through all the IEEE activities that I was involved in during my undergraduate years, I got the opportunity to increase my professional network around the world and learn from the experience of others. Some of the most memorable events for me include Encomium 04-06, SOFTEC Trip to Lahore ’05, AISC- Pune ’05, Indo-Pak meet Confluence ’05 among others. Being part of all these events taught me invaluable lessons in leadership, team work, efficient resource utilization, communication and organization, skills that would never have been developed to this extent through just class-room learning.
Coming to the US for my Masters without a prior work-experience was a daunting prospect, especially since I was surrounded by people with an average of 2-3 years of industry experience. But I can safely say that the reason I was confident in all my interviews for internships here was because my work with IEEE had already exposed me to a great deal of work ethics. I could speak confidently about all my experiences with IEEE and how they enriched me as a person. It more than paid off for me since I was one of the first persons to get an on-campus internship offer. I couldn’t stress more on the importance of building one’s profile through involvement with IEEE. It’s the best thing that you could do for your career!
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Ambuj Saxena
Position Held: Media Head(2007-2008)
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"People forget how fast you did a job - but they remember how well you did it"
is the mantra of success in IEEE. I've had mixed experiences in IEEE but the journey has been worthwhile...
IEEE is a place where you need to keep aside everything while in SCADA lab and think about the IEEE all the time... Those who still manage to find time for petty fights and ego hassles generally lag behind. With Mrs. Mini S Thomas, job ain't that difficult though....
With me, the seniors were very helpful and i managed to learn the tricks of the trade through their guidance and unending support....
In IEEE,one can get a nasty blow or a pat on the back for one's work but believe me its a challenge to do the job to the best of one's abilities. This is one reason why I contributed to IEEE right through 4 years. If coining new ideas and implementing them, getting work accomplished, being a part of a successful team and reaping benefits through appreciation and Certificates gives you a high, then, IEEE is definitely the place for you. IEEE Certificates give your resume the much needed highlight of your all round abilities which prove crucial at the time of Placements...
but no certificates without work....
So WORK WORK and WORK
because Hardwork never goes waste....
"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome." |
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