NITKAAST

“Never put all your eggs in the same basket.” — Vivek Madan 🎙️ In the engineering world, diversification isn’t just a strategy — it’s a survival skill. On this episode of NITKAAST, we’re joined by Vivek Madan, CMD of Oil & Gas Plant Engineers (I) Pvt. Ltd. and a proud alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra. He reflects on his journey — from childhood and college days to early business challenges, lost opp...

From the classrooms of REC/NIT Kurukshetra (1975–80, Mechanical Engineering) to making a lasting impact through philanthropy — this NITKAAST episode celebrates the remarkable journey of Mr. Ashok Gupta. A distinguished alumnus, Mr. Gupta’s deep-rooted gratitude towards his alma mater shines through his generous ₹30 lakh scholarship endowment, supporting meritorious students in ECE and CSE/IT. The...

🎙️ Designing Dreams & Building Legacies: Neeraj Gupta’s Journey from NIT Kurukshetra to Founding La’voeux | Episode 44 🎧 NITKAAST Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this inspiring episode, we bring you the story of Mr. Neeraj Gupta, the visionary Founder & CEO of La’voeux, a premier architecture and design company based in Kurukshetra....

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. Tune in to this exclusive episode of NITKAAST, where we bring you the inspiring journey of Nikhil Taneja, an industry veteran who has shaped India's cybersecurity landscape over the last two decades. 🚀 From being the first employee at Radware India to leading South Asia operations, setting up global scrubbing...

In this episode of NITKAAST, we welcome Miss Arundeep Kaur, an esteemed alumna from the 1994 batch of NIT Kurukshetra, who has built a remarkable career in strategic financial leadership at Procter & Gamble across multiple geographies, including Australia, Singapore, and India. Arundeep Kaur shares her career transformation journey, from studying engineering to excelling in finance and strateg...

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Mr. Satish Pandey, a proud alumnus of the Mechanical Engineering batch of 1984-89. As one of the last batches of the 5-year engineering program, Mr. Pandey fondly recalls the memories, challenges, and life lessons that shaped his professional and personal lif...

Welcome to NITKAAst the official podcast of NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with MV Ravishankar, a seasoned civil engineer and global leader, as he takes us through his journey from his early days in India to leading large-scale engineering projects across the U.S., Middle East, and Asia. From managing large-scale projects in diverse cultural environments...

Welcome to NITKAAst, the official podcast of NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this episode, we spotlight Mr. Alok Bhardwaj, a distinguished NIT Kurukshetra alumnus from the 1975-79 batch, whose illustrious career spans 43 years, including 28 in leadership roles. Starting at Tata Burroughs Limited (now TCS), he navigated early challenges, overcoming imposter syndrome to build a solid foundati...

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Air Marshal Sukhchain Singh AVSM, VSM (Retd.), a veteran whose life has been defined by service, excellence, and leadership. An alumnus from the Electronics and Communication Engineering batch of 1979, Air Marshal Sukhchain Singh graduated as a Gold Medalist and ma...

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this episode, we are proud to feature Mr. Rajesh Khurana, an esteemed alumnus from the batch of 1973-78, and a postgraduate in Biomedical Engineering from the prestigious IIT Delhi. Mr. Khurana is the founder and president of Timpac Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., a company he has led for over 43 years. During his time a...

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Mr. Muninder Seeru, a seasoned expert in India's infrastructure and real estate sectors, with an illustrious career spanning 39 years. An NIT Kurukshetra alumnus from the batch of 1973-78, Mr. Seeru is currently the Managing Director of a leading firm, overseeing commercial, retail, and hotel projects across India. With a wealth of experience in project e...

Welcome to NITKAAsT , the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association! In this episode, we are delighted to present Mr. Rajesh Garg , a distinguished alumnus from the 1989-93 batch. Mr. Rajesh Garg is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in technology, digital transformation, and cybersecurity. As the Senior EVP, Chief Digital Officer, and Head of Applications, Cyberse...

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association! In this episode, we are honored to introduce Mr. Mukesh Punhani, a distinguished alumnus from the Computer Science batch of 1994-1998, who also holds a master's degree in Computer Science from the prestigious IIT Delhi. Mr. Punhani is currently a senior engineering leader at Amazon EMR and has made significant...

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association! This time we bring you Mr. Nitin Agarwal, CFO, Coreweave and formerly, the Vice President, Finance at Google Cloud, a distinguished alumnus from the 2002 batch. Mr. Nitin is an accomplished finance executive with 15 years of experience in the technology industry and an expert in developing high-performing teams in...

Welcome to NITKAAST, this time we bring you Mr. Gautam, a senior managing consultant at IBM Global Business Services, and a distinguished alumnus from the 1998-2002 class of Electrical Engineering. He currently works in investment banking, insurance, and retail banking, leading, completing, and converting complex IT projects in the financial services industry. Tune in for a highly engaging and mea...

Welcome to NITKAAST, the official podcast of the NIT Kurukshetra Alumni Association. In this episode, we feature Mr. Ankesh Agarwal, an esteemed alumnus from the Mechanical Engineering batch of 1998-2002, and a Top 100 Global CX Thought Leader. Currently, he is the Director of Group Customer Experience at Majid Al Futtaim in Dubai. He has made significant contributions to the CX industry by drivin...

In this episode of NITKAAST, we're thrilled to feature Mr. Rahul Pasumarthy, an alumnus of NIT Kurukshetra from the Mechanical Engineering department, batch of 1998-2002. Rahul is currently the Executive Engagement Director of Healthcare and Lifesciences at Monstarlab, where his visionary leadership is making waves. Rahul's career journey is nothing short of inspiring. From his beginnings...

Another enthralling episode of NITKAAst is here! In this episode we are in conversation with renowned alumnus Mr. Gopalakrishnan Iyer (batch of 1987-91), India's and South Asia's first ever global technomist and strategic management guru. Mr Iyer completed his B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering from the institute and has more than 30 years of experience across diverse fields such as m...

Welcome to another captivating episode of NITKAAST! Today, we are thrilled to bring you an insightful conversation with one of our esteemed alumni, Mr. Ashish Goel, from the batch of 1989-1993. Ashish Goel, currently serving as the Chief Credit Officer at Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, has had a rich professional journey that spans across diverse industries. With notable roles such as Credit Head at...

Introducing Mr. Kapil Ahuja, a remarkable figure in the technology and telecommunications realm. He is an esteemed alumnus of the Electronics and Communications Engineering department, from the class of 1989 - 1993. With a career spanning 27 years, he has held significant roles in global corporations like Nokia & Siemens, across India, Germany, Brunei, and Malaysia. Currently, he serves as the...

In this episode, we proudly introduce Mr. Nitin Chugh, an esteemed alumnus from the class of 1993, currently serving as Deputy Managing Director and Head of Digital Banking at SBI. Renowned for his visionary leadership and extensive experience in sales and marketing, Mr. Chugh's career spans prestigious institutions such as HDFC and State Bank of India, encompassing 13 years of expertise in de...

Another enthralling episode of NITKAAst is here! In this episode we are in conversation with distinguished alumna Ms Punitma Malhotra (batch of 1992-96). Ms Malhotra completed her B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Technology from the institute and has more than 25 years of experience as a software engineer in companies such as Tata Unisys, Terayon Communication Systems and RGB Networks. She al...

"Welcome back to another enthralling episode of NITKAAST! In this captivating installment, we are honored to present the inspiring journey of Mr. Amit Gautam, an accomplished business leader and our alumni of Batch 1996. As the CEO of Invince, Mr. Gautam has left an indelible mark on the IT industry with 19 years of leading Invince. Join us as Mr. Gautam shares his remarkable story. With a passion...

Another enthralling episode of NITKAAst is here! In this episode we are in conversation with distinguished alumnus Mr Nitin Gupta from the batch 1992-96. Mr. Nitin Gupta holds a PGDM in Marketing and Finance from IIM, Kozhikode, and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra. With over two decades of diverse experience across various sectors and geographies, Nitin G...

Embark on a nostalgic journey with our newest episode of NITKAAST! In this episode, we welcome back Mr. Sakaar Anand, an esteemed 1996 batch alumni, to his alma mater, NIT Kurukshetra. Let's dive into the inspiring stories, cherished memories, and diverse path Mr. Anand has taken since leaving the campus. Mr. Anand, a seasoned professional with over two decades of industry experience, has been...