The Role of Soft Skills in Engineering Success

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EVENT NAME: The Role of Soft Skills in Engineering Success

Event Details:

Event date: 14 February 2025

Event time: 11am-1pm

Event Description:

·       The session commenced with a warm introduction of the esteemed speaker, Ms. Priyanka Nayak, followed by a felicitation by the Placement Cell of GIT and the WiE Faculty Coordinator.

·       A special moment of recognition took place when Ms. Priyanka Nayak personally handed over the offer letter to Mr. Shrihari, acknowledging his dedication and hard work that led to his placement in the company.

·       The core theme of the session, "The Hidden Power Behind Technical Success," was explored in depth. Ms. Nayak illustrated this concept by citing inspiring examples of renowned personalities such as Sundar Pichai, Deepinder Goyal, and other successful entrepreneurs, highlighting the factors that contributed to their achievements.

·       Beyond technical expertise, she emphasized the importance of soft skills in shaping a student's career, shedding light on how to cultivate them effectively. She also underscored the power of networking and relationship-building, crucial aspects often overlooked in professional growth.

·       Ms. Nayak introduced the audience to platforms like Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn, and UpGrad, demonstrating how these platforms facilitate knowledge sharing, connection-building, and staying updated with industry trends.

·       The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where Ms. Nayak addressed numerous queries from the audience, ensuring an interactive and insightful discussion.

 


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  • Start time: 14 Feb 2025 05:30 AM UTC
  • End time: 15 Feb 2025 07:30 AM UTC
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  • BELAGAVI, Karnataka
  • India 590008
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  Speakers

Priyanka Nayak of Global Talent Partner at PayPal

Topic:

The Role of Soft Skills in Engineering Success

Biography:

Priyanka Nayak – Global Talent Partner | University Recruitment Specialist
Priyanka Nayak is a seasoned Global Talent Partner with extensive expertise in university recruitment, global talent acquisition, and workforce development. Currently leading university hiring at PayPal, she plays a crucial role in sourcing, engaging, and recruiting top-tier talent across India for roles in software engineering, data analytics, and data science. Beyond hiring, she fosters inclusive recruitment strategies, builds strong university partnerships, and develops programs that align with PayPal’s long-term talent goals. With a deep understanding of stakeholder engagement and event management, she ensures seamless collaboration between universities and business leaders to drive impactful hiring initiatives.

With over a decade of experience in strategic talent acquisition, Priyanka has held key roles at Recruise India Consulting and IQVIA, specializing in full-cycle recruitment and leadership hiring. She holds an MBA from Bangalore University and has completed an Executive Development Program in Strategic Management & Innovation from XLRI. Passionate about shaping the future workforce, she continuously innovates hiring strategies and university programs to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering a culture of growth, learning, and excellence.