Open To Work
Harshad Panse
Nagpur
Summary
Dynamic Training and Placement Manager with a proven track record, enhancing student employability through structured training programs and strategic industry partnerships. Skilled in project management and career counseling, I successfully managed end-to-end campus placements operations and achieved exceptional placement outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Training and Placement Manager
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur
03.2021 - Current
- Managed overall T&P Operations, end-to-end Training Cycles, Internships and Placements for 2000+ students each year.
- Developed placement policy and supporting documents, organized Placement Season proactively, and executed outreach initiatives to strengthen industry relationships.
- Led implementation of Industry Mentorship Programme to enhance student-industry engagement.
- Organized various training and upskilling interventions by collaborating with alumni and resource persons.
- Organized T&P Conclave with the T&P Heads of all NITs.
- Undertook infra projects to revamp the T&P infrastructure.
Training and Placement Executive
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Nagpur
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated Internship and Placement activities for Batch 2021 onwards, enhancing student engagement and placement opportunities.
- Planned and implemented outreach activities and streamlined process flow for campus placements, increasing company participation.
- Played a pivotal role in inviting 270+ companies, including 100+ new companies for placements.
- Achieved highest Placement figures within few months of commencement of placements.
- Developed and delivered training programs for 4500+ undergraduate and postgraduate students, equipping them with essential skills for employment.
- Played a pivotal role in implementing AI based Training Software for Domain Knowledge Training and Employability skills.
Training and Placement Officer
Indian Institute of Information Technology
Nagpur
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Conducted and coordinated the Campus Recruitment Process with various MNCs, Startups, Govt Organizations, for providing internship and full time placements to B.Tech students.
- Developed training and placement policies, procedures, and evaluation formats to streamline student placement processes.
- Identified and organized domain knowledge, soft skills, and employability trainings to improve student readiness for the job market.
- Facilitated communication between students and reporting managers to evaluate and enhance internship performance.
- Created a network and database of prospective employers and enhanced the campus engagement activities.
- Established relationships with education partners to enhance skill-building in competitive programming.
Domain Manager - Trainings
Innovinc Services (fka. ADCC Academy Pvt Ltd)
Nagpur
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Coordinated Campus Recruitment Training programs, behavioral trainings, and corporate skills trainings for students and staff across 21 engineering and medical institutes, schools, and banks in the Vidarbha region, enhancing participants' employability and skill sets.
Senior Trainer
Innovinc Services (fka. ADCC Academy Pvt Ltd)
Nagpur
01.2017 - 09.2018
- Delivered productivity enhancement and personal effectiveness training for employees of educational institutes, schools, and banks, covering time management, effective communication skills, positive work culture, and corporate etiquette to foster a supportive work environment.
- Conducted employability enhancement training programs at engineering and medical colleges, focusing on functional English, modern grammar, group discussions, and interview preparation to improve student readiness for the job market.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for various programs.
Assistant Manager - HR
TATA Communications Ltd
Pune
05.2008 - 11.2015
- Collaborated with business heads to identify and prioritize critical training requirements, aligning learning initiatives with organizational goals.
- Partnered with corporate learning & development teams to source and evaluate vendors and trainers, ensuring quality training delivery.
- Planned and implemented technical trainings on telecom transmission technologies for network operations teams, enhancing technical proficiency.
Sr. Executive - Network Operations Centre
TATA Communications Ltd
Pune
05.2008 - 11.2015
- Led team of 12 shift engineers to ensure seamless 24x7 Network Operations.
- Managed escalations of network faults across PAN India Telecom Transmission Network to minimize downtime.
- Prepared and maintained MIS reports for Corporate Management to support informed decision-making.
- Deliver Induction training, Process trainings and technical trainings pertaining to Fiber Optics and Telecom Transmission technologies, facilitate On-job trainings for new joinees.
Executive - Network Operations Centre
TATA Communications Ltd
Pune
05.2008 - 11.2015
- Monitored and troubleshot faults in live optical transmission network, coordinating with fiber and infra services providers to ensure maximum uptime of transmission services.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
12.2019
PGDBA - Operations Management
11.2012
B.E. - Electronics and Telecommunications
12.2007
Skills
- Corporate and Industrial Relations
- Campus engagement strategies
- Training and Development
- Stakeholder communication
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/20/85
References
- Dr. K. M. Bhurchandi, Professor, Department of ECE, VNIT, Nagpur, bhurchandikm@ece.vnit.ac.in, 98229 39421
- Dr. Pragya Mathur Kumar, Psychologist and Trainer, prakhar_pragya@yahoo.co.in, 94055 53918
Professional Highlights
- Professional in Training & Development and Campus Placements in Higher Education Institutions
- 17+ years of overall experience, including 7.5 years of Corporate Experience
- 7+ years of experience in Campus Placements in NIT and IIIT
- 2 years of experience in Training & Development in Engg and Medical Institutions
- MBA-HR, BE-E&TC, PGDBA-Operations Management, Dip - Training & Development
Timeline
Training and Placement Manager - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
03.2021 - Current
Training and Placement Executive - Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
03.2021 - Current
Training and Placement Officer - Indian Institute of Information Technology
02.2019 - 12.2020
Domain Manager - Trainings - Innovinc Services (fka. ADCC Academy Pvt Ltd)
01.2017 - 09.2018
Senior Trainer - Innovinc Services (fka. ADCC Academy Pvt Ltd)
01.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Manager - HR - TATA Communications Ltd
05.2008 - 11.2015
Sr. Executive - Network Operations Centre - TATA Communications Ltd
05.2008 - 11.2015
Executive - Network Operations Centre - TATA Communications Ltd
05.2008 - 11.2015
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) - MBA, Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning - PGDBA, Operations Management
University of Mumbai - B.E., Electronics and Telecommunications