KANAKARAJU RAPAKA
BHIMAVARAM
Summary
Dynamic Training and Placement Officer at Smt. B. Seetha Polytechnic, with vast experience in teaching, adopts recruitment strategies and career counselling. Successfully developed innovative programs that enhanced student placement rates, while mentoring faculty on effective teaching techniques. Strong communicator with proven analytical skills, committed to continuous improvement, and fostering industry connections.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator UNNAT BHARAT ABHIYAN
Smt.B.Seetha Polytechnic
Bhimavaram
06.2024 - Current
- Adopted 5 villages for community rural engagement under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.
- Completed a village survey to understand the problems of the villagers.
- Engaging students to find better or new solutions with the help of the technical knowledge they have gained.
Training and Placement Officer
Smt.B.Seetha Polytechnic
Bhimavaram
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated between the college, alumni associations and industry personnel for recruiting purposes.
- Organized and conducted pre-placement talks, workshops, career guidance sessions and aptitude tests.
- Conducted interviews with prospective candidates to assess their knowledge, skills and abilities as required by employers.
- Worked closely with internal departments such as HR, finance for smooth functioning of placement processes.
- Developed and implemented strategies to identify potential employers for campus recruitment.
- Advised freshers about resume writing techniques and how best to present themselves at an interview.
Senior Lecturer
Smt.B.Seetha Polytechnic
Bhimavaram
06.2008 - Current
- Conducted research studies related to pedagogy, assessment, and evaluation of student outcomes.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students in a variety of subjects.
- Provided individual consultations with students seeking advice or assistance with academic issues.
- Mentored new faculty members on best practices in instructional design and educational technology.
- Attended conferences on teaching methodology and presented findings from recent research studies.
- Developed lesson plans to guide student instruction.
Education
Master of Engineering - CAD/CAM
SRKR Engineering College
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh11-2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SRKR Engineering College
Bhimavaram09-2007
Skills
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- PROBLEM SOLVING
- INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
PARTCIPATION
- Participated in a workshop on "Nurturing Grassroots Innovations Through Action Research under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan" at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in Hyderabad in January 2025
- Participated in the faculty development program on "Design Thinking and Prototyping for Industry 4.0 under AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy at Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Bhimavaram
Accomplishments
- recieved best coordinator for the year 2023-24 from regional coordinating Institute, ANDHRA PRADESH
Timeline
Coordinator UNNAT BHARAT ABHIYAN
Smt.B.Seetha Polytechnic
06.2024 - Current
Training and Placement Officer
Smt.B.Seetha Polytechnic
06.2018 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Smt.B.Seetha Polytechnic
06.2008 - Current
Master of Engineering - CAD/CAM
SRKR Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
SRKR Engineering College
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