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GOPIO-CT’s ‘College and Beyond’ Event

Enlightens Students with Expert Insights

Panelists and Moderator at the GOPIO-CT Youth and Young Professional Networking Event GOPIO International Chairman Dr. Abraham
(from left to right): Sushanth, Akarapu, Swaminathan, Bhalla, Chavan, Jha and Kuppuswamy Speaking at the event

OUR BUREAU sity; Ms. Veda Swaminathan, Sopho- stressed that students often find their Prachi Narayan, Treasurer Srinivas
more at UChicago; Mr. Gourav Ban- rightful place and highlighted the im- Akarapu, and Associate Secretary
New York, NY
sal - Junior at UChicago; Ms. Himani portance of a supportive social struc- Ashvini Persaud. Dr. Daptardar in
he Global Organization of Narayan, Sophomore at Pace Uni- ture during undergraduate years. her welcoming address spoke about
People of Indian Origin - versity and Mr. Aryan Maheshwari - AQR’s Global Trading Analyst GOPIO-CT activities and urged the
TConnecticut Chapter (GO- Freshman at Binghamton University. Kabir Chavan, and Pace University youth and young professionals to
PIO-CT) hosted a highly engaging Ms. Bhalla provided a compre- sophomore Ms. Himani Narayan, get involved in the chapter activities.
networking and panel discussion hensive overview of hiring and hu- spoke about the need for students to After the panel discussion, Dr. Abra-
event titled ‘College and Beyond’ man resource trends across indus- find a college that fits their personality, ham spoke on GOPIO International
on Saturday, December 23rd at the tries. She emphasized the growing going beyond brand recognition to en- and the roles the various chapters are
Hampton Inn and Suites in Stam- importance of technological litera- sure emotional well-being and passion. playing in community service and ac-
ford, Connecticut. The event, aimed cy in an AI-dominated age. Menal UChicago junior Gourav Bansal tivities of wider interest to the local
at high school and college students, Financial Group CIO Shubin Jha and Vanguard Software Engineer society. Mr. Jhangiani concluded the
who were back home for holidays, as highlighted the significance of quali- Adarsh Sushanth pointed out that meeting with a vote of thanks. The
well as young professionals, was a re- fications beyond degrees, focusing on while most undergraduate courses program was put together by Board
sounding success with full attendance. what employers seek in recent grad- have similar curriculums, the real Member Kuppuswamy.
The panel discussion, adept- uates. Every panelist emphasized the differentiation lies in the effort stu- The panelists also spoke on how
ly coordinated and moderated by critical role of strategic and consis- dents put in and the benefits they one could promote oneself for col-
GOPIO-CT Board Member Nandu tent networking in uncovering edu- draw from the college’s resources, lege admissions and for a career as
Kuppuswamy, Managing Partner at cational opportunities and forging including infrastructure, faculty, op- well as for internships and summer
Ambrosian Sun Advisors, featured future professional paths. portunities, and alumni network. jobs. Many students benefitted by
a diverse group of speakers who UChicago sophomore Veda The event was graced by GOPIO getting contacts at the event. This
shared their wisdom and insights on Swaminathan and Brown University officials including GOPIO Interna- successful event underscored GO-
various aspects of college and pro- senior Shouri Akarapu, a senior at tional Chairman Dr. Thomas Abra- PIO-CT’s commitment to support-
fessional life. The goal was to equip Brown University, offered reassur- ham, GOPIO-CT President Dr. Jaya ing the educational and professional
high school students with a roadmap ance to high school students about Daptardar, Executive Vice President development of young people in the
to navigate the challenging college the college selection process. They Mahesh Jhangiani, Vice President Indian American community.
admissions process, prepare for the
transition from high school to col-
lege where support systems shift, and
understand how to leverage both ac-
ademic and non-academic opportu-
nities to achieve professional goals.
The panelists were Mr. Shubin
Jha, CIO of Menai Financial Group,
a crypto hedge fund; Ms. Ruchi Bhal-
la, VP of Global Talent Management
at Pitney Bowes; Mr. Adarsh Su-
shanth, S/W Engineer at Vanguard;
Mr. Kabir Chavan, Analyst at AQR’s
Global Trading Dept.; Mr. Shouri Audience and Panelists at the GOPIO-CT Youth and Young Professional Event
Akarapu, Senior at Brown Univer-

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