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rent market context and said, Some of the Indian Students present at the Welcome Reception with GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham, Am-
“You’re either a fintech compa- bassador Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, Dy. Consul Varun Jeph, Consul Vipul Dev, GOPIO Manhattan EVP & Speaker
ny or you don’t know it yet.” He Professor Rajasekhar Vangapaty & GOPIO Manhattan Board Member & Program Coordinator Siddharth (Sid) Jain
further added, “The ability to
be a problem solver is a crucial
skill that helps you in whatever
you choose to work in.”
Mr. Joe Simon, CIO at En-
tain which is involved in Sports
Betting, echoed the thoughts of
the speakers and added, “Cul-
tural sensitivity is crucial.” He
further added that in order to
succeed, one needs to be fair-
ly convinced about what one is
trying to do and that the two
most underrated skills in corpo-
rate America are patience and
persistence.”
The second panel on F1 to
H1B via OPT was moderated Speakers and organizers at the ‘Meet & Greet’ for Students from India, From l. to r.: 1st Row: Speaker Akshat
by Mr. Aseem Trivedi, Manager Singh, Speaker Apeksha Tewari, Speaker Ankit Chaudhari, GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham, Ambassador
of Data Analytics at Ernst and Randhir Kumar Jaiswal, Speaker Joe Simon, Dy. Consul Varun Jeph and Consul Vipul Dev. 2nd Row: Dr. Lisa
Young. He shared his unique George, Bhavya Gupta, Speaker Prasan Kumar, Speaker Aseem Trivedi, GOPIO Manhattan EVP & Session Chair
path to Green Card as an ex- Professor Rajasekhar Vangapaty, Speaker Neil Datta, GOPIO Manhattan VP Vimal Goyle, GOPIO Manhattan Board
perience for the students. He Member & Program Coordinator Siddharth (Sid) Jain
reminded the students “One
should start thinking now what and Lawyer, shared her person- ed the questions & answers ses- and we plan to do a much bigger
after H1B?” al views to the students as part sion and concluded with vote event next year hopefully after
Mr. Akshat Singh, a recent of the panel said, “Now that you of thanks to Chief Guest/Host the Covid restrictions are over,”
economics graduate of Colum- are here, outside of your studies, Ambassador Shri Randhir Ku- Dr. Abraham added.
bia University brought his expe- you need to network with your mar Jaiswal, Dy. Consul Shri In accordance with its mis-
rience with Students and shared professors, peers, everyone & Varun Jeph, Consul for Political, sion to serve the larger soci-
the idea “Get started on OTP communication is the key, ask Education and Culture Shri Vi- ety and those in need, GO-
process asap and do not wait for for things.” pul Dev, Consul for Community PIO-Manhattan Chapter has
6-months or so.” Mr. Shivender Sofat, Presi- Affairs Shri A. K. Vijayakrish- taken several initiatives in
Mr. Ankit Chaudhari, Asso- dent GOPIO-Manhattan, who nan and the consulate staff. the recent past. A Communi-
ciate Vice President at JP Mor- joined virtually told the impor- Other GOPIO-Manhattan of- ty Feeding is organized by the
gan Chase commented about tance of mentoring to the stu- ficials present at the meeting Chapter providing vegan or
his personal journey from F1 to dents, discussed chapter activi- included Vice President Vimal vegetarian lunch for the home-
OPT to H1-B to Green Card ties and motivated everyone to Goyle, and Co-Secretaries Dr. less and needy at Tomkins
and suggested students “ask volunteer and become mem- Lisa George and Bhavya Gupta. Square Park in Manhattan on
your employer whether they bers at future events held by “The students had an excel- the last Monday of every month.
will sponsor your visa or not, GOPIO Manhattan. lent time networking with stu- The chapter appeals to the com-
but you give your best services.” Mr. Siddharth Jain, GOPIO dents from different universities munity to support the initiative
Ms. Apeksha Tewari, Master Manhattan Board Member & as well as with speakers and the by being a volunteer and/or a
of Laws from Penn State Law Program Coordinator; conduct- Consulate and GOPIO officials sponsor.

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