PANEL DISCUSSION
Panel Discussion at Civil 20 India 2023 Event at JNU
Panel on 'Diaspora Disaster and Development' at Civil 20 India 2023 Event at JNU
Why I give back
Not everyone wants to contribute towards society. Rather, they just expect what they want from the society and do nothing about it.
I try to organize people to work together. Have ideas because it convinces people to work together to accomplish those ideas. Generally, you need to be able to meet their needs while they work together. Support the needy.
I feel the most important and powerful thing is Knowledge, hence it is called Knowledge is power. Keeping it in mind I educate people on various topics.
I in my own way try to make someone smile, make someone's life worth living.
ENGAGEMENTS & SERVICE
A life of contribution, decade by decade.
Teaching, facilitating, advising, and giving back across institutions, cities, and communities.
2020s
WEBINAR
'Transition of Engineers into Managers'
St Joseph’s College of Engineering, Jul. 2020 (Chennai, India)
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
'Marian Journal of Professional Management': 2016–20
2010s
INVITED GUEST
SHRM India Annual Conference, Oct. 2018 (Delhi, India)
MEMBER, EDITORIAL BOARD
'Perspectiva: A Case Research' Journal: 2016–18
FACILITATOR
'Leadership module' for Senior Officers of Government of Odisha
Gopabandhu Academy of Administration (GAA), Jun. 2018 (Bhubaneswar, India)
INTERVIEW FINALIST
'Y Combinator, top ranked American seed accelerator funding startups'
Y Combinator, Mountain View, May 2018 (California, USA)
FACILITATOR
HRD for Senior Police Officers, 'Counselling, Coaching & Mentoring to improve Performance'
SVPNPA, Apr. 2018 (Hyderabad, India)
WORKSHOP
'Analytical Finance and Valuation'
St. Xavier’s College, 2018 (Mumbai, India)
WORKSHOP
'Advanced Finance'
Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies (XIDAS), 2018 (Jabalpur, India)
SPEAKER
'Values and Ethics: An approach to life'
Employees' Provident Fund Organization, Zonal Training: Nov. 2017 (Kolkata, India)
WORKSHOP
'Career Counselling'
Disha, 2017 (Jamshedpur, India)
AUTHOR
Workshop for Students
St. Xavier’s College, 2017 (Mumbai, India)
AUTHOR
Workshop for Students
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, 2017 (Mumbai, India)
AUTHOR
Workshop for Students
Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Management, 2017 (Pune, India)
AUTHOR
Workshop for Students
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research (VESIM), 2017 (Mumbai, India)
JURY MEMBER
Teachers Day Competition for faculty, 'Effective Use of Key Resources for Teaching, Learning and Evaluation'
Symbiosis International University, Sep. 2017 (Pune, India)
WORKSHOP
'Soft Skills'
Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies (XIDAS), 2017 (Jabalpur, India)
GUEST SPEAKER
'Talk on Valuation for Start-up CEOS'
Lemon School of Entrepreneurship (LSE), Apr. 2017 (Nagpur, India)
WORKSHOP
'Leadership and Managerial Skills Using Reflection'
Kerala Supply Co., 2017 (Kochi, India)
PANEL DISCUSSION MEMBER
'National Seminar on Finance and Banking'
MIIM Kuttikanam, 2017 (Kerala, India)
GUEST SPEAKER
'Leadership, Capacity Building & Management', a seminar on Quality Education
Adityapur Auto-Cluster (AAC), Oct. 2016 (Jamshedpur, India)
RESEARCH SEMINAR
'Preparing IAS officer trainees for the role of district magistrate: A competency-based approach'
XLRI, Sep. 2016 (Jamshedpur, India)
FACILITATOR
'Leadership' for mix group of Government officers
SVPNPA, Apr. 2018 (Hyderabad, India)
GUEST SPEAKER
TechCircle Startup Bengaluru
Apr. 2016 (Bengaluru, India)
RESEARCH SEMINAR
'What leader Does? A Day in DM’s Life'
XLRI
with Gaurav Marathe
GUEST
Seminar, 'Introduction to Case Research Method'
Kolhan University, May 2015 (Chaibasa, Jharkhand)
GUEST
Seminar, 'Leading with passion and purpose'
The Rotary Club of Jamshedpur, Apr. 2015 (Jamshedpur, India)
GUEST SPEAKER
'The new industrial policy of Telangana state, 2014: A critical look'
Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), Hyderabad, 2015
ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Maheshwari Vidya Pancharak Mandal, 2015 (Pune, India)
WORKSHOP
'Leadership and Managerial Effectiveness'
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi (IIM-R), 2014-15 (Ranchi)
TESTIMONIAL
Testimonial for Suman Arora’s book 'One Step Higher' : 2015
EDITORIAL BOARD
Member, Editorial Board, 'Administrator' Journal: 2014
GUEST
Seminar 'Career Planning'
The Sagar School, 2014 (Alwar, Rajasthan, India)
GUEST
Seminar 'Leadership through Reflection'
The IPF, 2013 (Lagos, Nigeria)
GUEST
Seminar 'Leadership in the 21st Century'
The Rotary Club of Palm Grove, 2013 (Lagos, Nigeria)
BOOK REVIEW
Book Review with Swati Srivastava, 'Developmental Challenges in Naxal Affected Areas of Jharkhand'
Sage Publishers, Delhi, 2013
INVITED LECTURE
'Career Choice Decisions'
Maheshwari Vidya Pancharak Mandal, 2013 (Pune, India)
FOUNDER-SECRETARY
Founder-Secretary, TRACES, AU Chemical Engineering Students Alumni, 2001-13
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
'Jindal Global Business Review' (JGBR): 2011–12
JUDGE
23rd Inter-School Bro. C.J. Bergin Debate
St. George’s College, 2012 (Mussoorie)
WORKSHOP
Workshop on Case Analysis
Jindal Global Business School, 2012 (Sonipat)
GUEST LECTURE
'Social entrepreneurship case'
Aurora’s Business School, 2012 (Hyderabad)
GUEST LECTURE
'Managing Innovations'
United World School of Business, 2012 (Hyderabad)
REVIEWER
Reviewer for 'International Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Performance Evaluation': 2011
REVIEWER
'International Conference' dedicated to Professor C K Prahlad
The Strategic Management Forum at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad: 2010
2000s and earlier
GUEST
Seminar 'Banking for the poor in South Asia'
The Rotary Club of Jamshedpur, 2009. Jamshedpur
REVIEWER
Reviewer for the 'Physica' Journal
2007
WHITE PAPER
White paper for an Intermediary on Adoption
with Dipti Singhal & Ravi Shankar Mishra
CHAIRMAN
Jharkhand Chapter, North South Foundation
2004-06. Jamshedpur
GUEST SPEAKER
'India: A Social Perspective'
2000. Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
MEMBER
IIM Calcutta Students Committee
1999
GUEST LECTURE
'Capital Market Investing'
1994. United Club, Bokaro Steel City
PRESIDENT
Students Association
Department of Chemical Engineering, 1991-92. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
COORDINATOR
All India Industrial Tour
Department of Chemical Engineering, 1990-91. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
MEMBER
National Scouts & Guides of India
1984-86. Model High School, Rajahmundry
Looking ahead
2030dream
An ecologically sustainable green venture with colourful birds around, and an appended social development facet.
During one of my visits to the National Police Academy in Hyderabad, the rich flora and fauna on the campus caught my attention. On further inquiry, I learnt that it was all barren land with rocky terrain before the academy was set up. But after successful reclamation of the land, it is now thriving with vibrant flora and fauna.
That spurred ideas for the next dream project. By 2030, I should be ready to hang up my teacher's robes and dedicate myself fully to setting up an NGO that works towards ecological restoration with community participation. Pursuing this shared dream with family and friends has added meaningfulness to the purpose of life.
It has always been a passion of mine to give back to the community, and I have tried to do that as an educator. As we advance, I want to expand the definition of educator to encompass the role of a facilitator for community development. At the root of all community development is education and, more importantly, the teaching of the girl child.
Knowledge shared
I strive to bring people together to work collaboratively toward a common goal. To achieve this, I generate ideas that inspire and motivate individuals to work together to bring those ideas to life.
I also recognize that effective teamwork requires meeting the diverse needs of team members. Therefore, I prioritize supporting those who need it most, fostering an inclusive and productive environment where everyone can thrive.
Browse to explore my extensive record of community service and organization memberships, showcasing my commitment to making a positive impact over the past decades. Through these memberships, I have been actively involved in various initiatives, volunteered my time and expertise, and contributed to meaningful causes.
I feel the most important and powerful thing is Knowledge, hence it is called Knowledge is power.Giving Back philosophy
We can join hands together to 'Be and Make'.
All suggestions on how I can make this humble vision a reality are heartily invited. Friends and well-wishers with first-hand knowledge of working in similar fields, or knowledge of existing organizations who would welcome my participation, should feel free to reach out. People who share my vision for the inclusive growth of society in a sustainable manner are welcome too.