Beyond Conversations

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Certain conversations are not meant to be confined within the four walls of a room. They need to be brought out from the minds of the speaker to the hearts of the listeners. Conversations that will capture your heart, conversations that will challenge you to think. Small talks to big thoughts we have everything here. IEEE Pune Section brings to you Beyond Conversations - Conversations beyond ventured, that will help the youth today to deep dive beyond the horizons they have been showed.

  1. 07/12/2023

    From IIT to Global MBA to Startups | Anup Sheshadri

    In this episode of ‘Beyond Conversations’, we have an interesting conversation with Anup Sheshadri, who’s the Vice President of Growth at Routespring Inc, a startup based in the US. Before pursuing his MBA from George Washington University, Anup completed his BTech from IIT-BHU and worked in India for five years.

    1 hr

  2. 07/12/2023

    Conscious Travel: Sustainable Adventures and Mindful Journeys ft. Devangana Lashkary

    In this episode, we talk to Devangana Lashkary, an environmental researcher and CSR consultant. Devangana has a wealth of experience in the field of environmental science, and she is all about making a difference in the world. Skilled in corporate social responsibility, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, environmental awareness, and sustainability, she is also a strong operations professional with a Master of Science focused on environmental science and technology. We discuss a variety of topics related to conscious travel, including the importance of supporting local communities, reducing our environmental impact, and courageously embracing the food habits, local traditions and markets of wherever you travel to. Devangana shares her insights and advice on how we can all make our travels more sustainable and have a positive impact on the planet. Fascinating anecdotes, her passion for environmental studies, her work with Urban Afforestation, insights and tidbits on Conscious Travel maybe one way to sum up this enthralling podcast, but leaves you with deeper questions! Delve deeper and ponder over the essence of supporting locals in tourist spots economically and culturally while traveling, how to take a first step in the direction of saving the environment and much more.

    38 min

  3. 07/12/2023

    Scaling AdTech with PubMatic Co-Founder Mukul Kumar | Tech for Digital Advertising

    In a captivating conversation, we had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Mukul Kumar, the brilliant mind behind the success of PubMatic, to unravel the inner workings of this leading digital advertising technology company. As the co-founder and Head of Engineering at PubMatic, Mr. Kumar has been instrumental in shaping the company's growth and innovation. Join us as we delve deep into his invaluable insights and glean wisdom from his vast experience. In this podcast episode, we delve into the early days of PubMatic, tracing Mr. Kumar's journey from the inception of the company to its remarkable rise in the digital advertising landscape. We explore the motivations, challenges, and pivotal moments that paved the way for PubMatic's success story. Since its inception in 2006 , PubMatic has been Revolutionizing Digital Advertising Technology. Here, we dive into the core of PubMatic's expertise and Mr. Kumar's role as the Head of Engineering. We gain a comprehensive understanding of the technology stack, innovative solutions, and cutting-edge strategies that PubMatic has developed under Mr. Kumar's leadership. Uncovering the secrets behind PubMatic's ability to stay ahead of the curve, we explore the company's commitment to enhancing advertising efficiency, transparency, and revenue optimization. Furthermore, we peer into the future of digital advertising with Mr. Kumar. We explore PubMatic's innovative vision, upcoming projects, and how the company plans to leverage emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance advertising effectiveness. We also discuss the importance of collaboration and industry partnerships in shaping the future of digital advertising. This is the first ever offline podcast experience at IEEE Pune, and was conducted at the PubMatic Office, WestEnd Icon, Aundh, Pune. Special thanks to PISB - PICT IEEE Student Branch for organizing this interview.

    29 min

  4. 07/12/2023

    All about OKRs with Fitbots CEO, Vidya Santhanam | Best Method for Goal-Mapping and Achievement

    On this episode, we have interviewed Vidya Santhanam, the CEO and Founder of Fitbots, an OKR company. She explains:- 1. The concept of OKRs (Objective Keys and Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) 2. How they help individuals, teams , and companies map their goals. 3. How she built Fitbots and much more. About Fitbots:- Fitbots has a laser-sharp focus on strategy execution with OKRs. A one-stop shop for all your OKR implementation needs with OKR Software + Coaching + Certifications, they help businesses drive a culture of outcomes by connecting your mission to the right metrics.

    27 min

  5. 07/12/2023

    Masters from UT Austin | Machine Learning and Computer Architecture | Maithilee Kulkarni

    In this episode of Beyond Conversations, we have talked about Machine Learning and Computer Architecture with Maithilee Kulkarni. Maithilee Kulkarni found her interests in Electronics and Machine Learning and she decided to pursue her career in these domains. After completing engineering from COEP Pune, she moved abroad to pursue Master of Science from the University of Texas at Austin. She has specialization in computer architecture, VLSI, and applications of ML in these fields. She has published multiple research papers in these domains. She got an opportunity to collaborate with an innovative AI startup VerifAI Inc. for her master’s thesis. She has worked on projects like Network-On Chip and Power Performance Area analysis. In this episode, she talks about her experience at Texas, ML and Electronics, research projects, and much more. Tune into this episode to know about her journey of being an ML expert

    27 min

  6. 07/12/2023

    Unlock the Secrets to Success in Technology and Quality Assurance | Beyond Conversations

    Tune in with us as we talk to Nupur Kulkarni, the IEEE Student Section Representative for 2021-22, as she takes us on her journey of discovering IEEE, grasping its significance, and sharing the valuable lessons she learned along the way. Nupur Kulkarni, an alumna of PCCOE, who currently serves as an Associate QA Analyst at PTC. She has been recognised for her outstanding achievements and was honoured with the Shri Prahlad P. Chabbria Best Outgoing Student Runner Up Award in 2022. Additionally, Nupur emerged as the winner of the prestigious Smart India Hackathon in 2020, showcasing her exceptional skills and innovative thinking. Dive into this exciting episode, as we cruise through her journey of joining IEEE, winning the SIH, her technical writing endeavour's, publishing papers, and future aspirations intricately woven together to create a captivating narrative of passion, perseverance, and limitless potential!

    48 min

  7. 07/12/2023

    ChatGPT: The Journey of AI ft. Abhijith Neil Abraham

    In this episode, we will dive deep into the exciting world of AI and explore its impact on industries and society. In this particular episode, we have with us Abhijith Neil Abraham who has great experience in AI Research, ML Engineering, DevOps, Cloud architecture, and backend systems and databases. He has mentored over 1000+ people on the journey to programming, machine learning and business culture. Abhijith talks about recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and the truly fascinating topic ‘ChatGPT’. He explains the evolution of ChatGPT and its working mechanism in simple words. He throws light on how the journey of AI has been and its impact on industries and society. Another exciting topic he talks about is Prompt Engineering which is used to optimize the responses of AI models. Abhijith also shares insights from his journey as an AI researcher and projects he did along the way. Abhijith is passionate about teaching, and teaches primary-school students in the Himalayas. He believes that creating awareness about technology among youngsters enhances societal growth and personal as well.

    1h 10m

  8. 07/12/2023

    Writing Journalism and Fiction | Ft. Anindita Ghose

    Anindita Ghose is a journalist and writer based in Mumbai. Her debut novel The Illuminated (July 2021) is out in the Indian subcontinent from HarperCollins’ and is a record-break bestseller. The Illuminated will be published by Head of Zeus (Bloomsbury) in the UK in January 2023. Anindita has a Master’s degree in Linguistics and Semiotics from the University of Mumbai and a Master’s in Arts & Culture Journalism from Columbia University. On this episode of Beyond Conversations, she speaks candidly about her journey as a journalist, her time at Columbia University, her process of writing features and interviews, her life as a creative writer, her motivations, and about READING - one of the most essential, and stimulating acts that humans are capable of.

    47 min
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Certain conversations are not meant to be confined within the four walls of a room. They need to be brought out from the minds of the speaker to the hearts of the listeners. Conversations that will capture your heart, conversations that will challenge you to think. Small talks to big thoughts we have everything here. IEEE Pune Section brings to you Beyond Conversations - Conversations beyond ventured, that will help the youth today to deep dive beyond the horizons they have been showed.

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  • Creator
    IEEE Pune Section
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © IEEE Pune Section
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    Beyond Conversations