Alumni Testimonials

Chitkara is not only creativeness but also gives us the clarity to Explore our Potential. Chitkara School of Mass Communication taught me to become a Media person with an unshakable integrity, sharp wit with impeccable training, who is the hope to fight through the fluff to surface with the truth, a fresh perspective and a new direction. During my two years tenure in MAJMC, I got the chance to be in Egypt & cherished the “Exuberance of Egyptian Era” and learnt how over period of time, media has given it different kind of coverage’s with different perspectives. I also represented Chitkara in Finland as I was chosen to be a part of team of the MODO Project completely sponsored by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Turku University of Applied Sciences in Finland. I am extremely thankful to my Alma Mater for giving us such an exposure of the world. Also grateful to Chitkara Alumni Network to be such a wonderful “Via Media” for us to connect back to our roots

Studying in Chitkara was one of the important phase of my life that gave me an opportunity to explore my interest and most important it taught me to be disciplined. Discipline is like in the air of its environment. I am so grateful to be a part of my Alma Mater. After Graduating, I pursued my Masters in Computer Science in Los Angeles, USA. I took the chance and studied hard because only hard work is the key to success, and that success came soon as I was privileged enough to get chance to work with one of the top U.S Bank – Wells Fargo. With all my experience I will only say whatever you go into, you have to go in there to be the best. There’s no other formula. It’s all about passion, honesty and hard work. It might look to be a destiny, but it takes a lot of hard work. Everything is possible, its never too late and most important let your failure be your motivation to success. I owe my success to my Alma Mater and will look forward to be an integral part of Chitkara Alumni Network to connect back.

To any new student I would like to say: Throw yourself at every opportunity that comes your way at Chitkara. If it gets too much, you can always scale back, but those opportunities can make all the difference between getting what you want and having to settle for second best. Currently, I am Heading the Inside Sales as Director for Cypher Learning, Globally and managing the sales team worldwide. CYPHER is an e-learning company, based in San Francisco that provides learning platforms for schools, universities, entrepreneurs and businesses having its headquarters in San Francisco. The company has offices all around the world in locations such as USA, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Romania, South Africa, India, and Philippines.

I would describe Chitkara University as an exciting and dynamic place to be in. The best thing about CBS is the bond and understanding between Faculty and student which is very cordial and inspiring. The two years spent here were splendid and has helped me to grow better professionally & personally. I am proud to be part of my Alma Mater and at the same time glad to sail back through Chitkara Alumni Network.

I don’t know if it is possible to convey in words the sense of gratitude and honour I feel to be a part of Chitkara University. The great faculty at Chitkara helped me to achieve and reach at a level higher than I thought possible. This University has become today “Hallmark of Excellence” because of Dr. Ashok K.Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara, the pioneers who have strived hard for laying a robust foundation for this Temple of Learning.

Their guidance and encouragement to explore my true potential was priceless, without it I most surely would have been lost at sea. I discovered a passion for learning and exploring, for asking questions that weren’t even on my radar before joining my Alma Mater. During the four years of my tenure in College, each & every student got proper attention from the faculty which not only helped us grow our knowledge but also helped us convert our weakness into strength.
Today, I am working in New York Stock Exchange as a Technical Architect and helping the company to deliver more value to our customers. I am very excited to be a part of Chitkara Alumni Network and looking forward to the success of my Alma Mater and learning more success stories.

Let me take you all to a journey that started 16 years back. Join me to relive that Era courtesy initiative of Chitkara Alumni Network – Like in any good opera, there are numerous characters, each linked to create symphony. Chitkara Institute of Engineering & Technology has been composer of many such harmonious lives, including mine. Back in 2002, my family invested simply in the brand of Dr. Ashok Chitkara. From where we see today, it has proved to be right decision for the entire batch of 2002-2006.

It was CIET’s year of inception, we were the “Pioneer Batch”. We were constantly reminded by revered Dr. Madhu Chitkara Mam that we will be setting benchmark for the next batches. This took us everywhere, literally. We had PTU University topper from our batch, our Bhangra team won inter-university competition, our basketball team won gold, our debaters were going international, our projects were being recognised by IITs and I represented our college and won several singing competitions. While all this was happening, Top Technology brands started visiting our campus during our 3rd and 4th year and before we could realise, most of us had jobs.

Today, I’m working as Director for Sales at Aeris Communications India Pvt. Ltd. My organization gives me the liberty to mention that “Aeris will be happy to mentor IOT projects and provide summer internship to the bright young minds of Chitkara University”.

I owe it all to the teachers, management and friends from the days spent at Chitkara.

Today, I have put in more than 8 years of service towards Nation flying MiG-21. I joined Chitkara University in June 2004 and immediately realised that it’s my new family from morning 0900-1700h. The lush green gardens, the state of the art standing tall buildings coming up and a happy atmosphere all around was enough for anyone to adapt easily in the Campus. In these 04 amazing years, I could witness this great institute changing every single day from good to better and best. The professors, administration staff, cafeteria staff, lab assistants and everyone in the whole big chain always created a comfortable environment for the students and that’s why I could strive for success. I, with some hard work and more of the Faculty support & guidance was selected for Infosys in 2007.

Having graduated in 2008, appeared in CDSE exam and cleared the SSB process and got selected in Indian Air Force & got commissioned as “Fighter Pilot of Indian Air Force in year 2010”.
Yes, the life is totally different from what I graduated in and what I am today but no knowledge goes waste and that’s why I am the IT officer in-charge of my squadron and that is only because of my learning in CSE which was imparted in me by the esteemed Chitkara staff. I thank Chitkara University for giving me 04 great years of my life which were full of happy memories. Thank you and keep rising Chitkara Alumni Network because for Chitkarian’s even sky is not the limit.

Jai Hind!
Sqn Ldr Shivum Uppal

“Throughout my two years of amazing journey in MBA Healthcare at CBS, I had countless opportunities to develop management skills, leadership and proactive thinking through various programs and events. Also the opportunity of six months Fortis Training and on Job training was extreme help gaining knowledge and solid experience issues like business, ethics, personality and professionalism. These attributes were the key reasons because of which I was successfully placed as Key account manager in Practo after my on job training and currently I am working in Singapore based Healthcare public company “United Crest as Global Business Development and Marketing Manager.” United Crest is a software company which provides cloud based hospital and remote monitoring services. It has offices worldwide.

I would also like to thank everyone at Chitkara and my hostel family for amazing facility, support and making all of us feel more at home. I can say it is one of the best places to learn and enjoy your college time. I feel proud that I was one of the student and Chitkara and will try to support/contribute in any whichever way for the betterment of student fraternity in future. Thanks to CAN which is a great initiative to connect us as a family.

I am an alumnus of Chitkara Business School (2013-15 Batch), completed my MBA- Finance and got placed at Evalueserve, Gurugram in 2015 through Campus Placement. Today, I work as a “Senior Business Analyst” and take care of the Investment Banking division of the organisation. I want to thank CBS for being a pillar in making my professional career. It was all because of the efforts of the faculty which made me fit enough for the professional environment- let it be their unique and practical style of designing the courses, organising marketing events to get a taste of the real world, presentation on SOS basis, soft skills enhancement or all the Industrial visits. Also, the support from the leaders and the coordinators helped me to be brave enough to face the real word. I am sure all this is going to prove very beneficial for everyone to follow and Chitkara Business School is going to be an even bigger brand in future.

I am glad to be a part of such a wonderful organisation and thank Chitkara Alumni Network for building up such an amazing platform for all of us to connect back.

It’s like home coming after a decade. Chitkara gave a fleeting flight to my dreams as I steered into the Corporate World armed with knowledge and acumen.

Worked as a Project Manager in the Engineering Research Center of Tata Motors working on New Product Development
Worked on parallel programs for Upgrading several existing legacy platforms of the heavy vehicle segment specifically the LPS and LPK line

Developed the new 8X8 and 12X12 heavy vehicle platforms for the Indian Army

Continuing with quest to learn & excel, I Completed my Masters of Science in Strategic Product Design Management from Coventry University. Became a Certified Scrum Master. Joined as a Project manager for Mann and Hummel, a German based Automotive Filtration company. Became a Global Program Manager and managed the Global program for Ford Motors to develop the air intake system for the B515 and B562 platform. I was elected as the “Youngest Member of the PMO Council of the organization, responsible for the APAC region managing Project operations for 7 countries.

Created and led the program plan for the most strategic new business (150+ Mil USD in revenue) for the firm in Asia.
Right now connecting back from Canada through Chitkara Alumni Network and I am glad to be Chitkarian anywhere in the World.

If you can dream it, you can do it – Walt Disney. This phrase is something that I am leading my life on. A small town boy coming to Chitkara University and that changed my life completely. With my mind full of curiosities I started working in Chitkara itself in various events and enrolled myself into a Disney College program, which further led to the opportunity of me coming back as a Cultural Representative. Throughout my three years of amazing journey in BAJMC I had endless opportunities to develop leadership and managerial skills for which I am highly obligated to my School of Mass Communication. After graduating, I worked with various organisations in digital field and also handled movie Neerja’s, social media platforms, but my heart always had a dream to represent India in Walt Disney World.

Currently working as an Indian Cultural Representative in Walt Disney World Florida, I share my Indian culture values with people from all around the world. Applauded by various organisations Nationally and Internationally I continue my journey of exhibiting my culture and our values. All this is because of Chitkara University and this initiative of CAN is even more encouraging because it makes me feel that I am still a part of The Chitkara Family

If someone asks me, what was the best time in my life, I would not even give a second thought and my answer would be ‘The time in Chitkara University’ I am tremendously proud of what my life has turned out to be. My career ambition led me to Monash University in Australia but to be very honest Chitkara University paved the way for me to make it even smoother.

The opportunities that I got in Chitkara, I just cannot thank much to the faculty and the mentors & the semester abroad was a life-changing experience for me as semester in The Netherlands increased my horizons and helped me have a wider and a better picture to see life with a perspective that I would have had gained a bit later.
Never the less, the time spent whilst my graduation is one of the most memorable moments. The struggle was real to get up at 7 every morning, catching the bus, cribbing for attendance, calculating internals and getting back exhausted to home but then next morning was a new day and new morning where you would meet everyone yet again and the circle continued. I still cherish each second of my life there and just sitting somewhere someday, I am pretty sure you will smile sipping a cup of coffee about all those moments you spent and how it went so quickly. The friends you make will always stay and they will be your Best Friends for Life.

The graduates that Chitkara has are amazing and we do stand out from the rest of them and Chitkara Alumni Network is just perfectly connecting the dots across the globe and I am proud to be one of those dots.

Going to Chitkara university was the best decision I ever made. It’s been seven years but seems like yesterday. Along with gaining knowledge during my bachelors, I also developed leadership and communication skills and overcame barriers in my personal development. Chitkara university gave me incredible amount of resources, guidance and helped me realize my dreams . It helped me sharpening my skills with knowledge which was ahead of it times and today enabled each one of us stand out in a crowd. I am currently working as “Information Security Analyst” with Hitachi Systems Security in Montreal Canada. I am so grateful to Chitkara Alumni Network for bringing the Chitkarian’s together to share, network and connect.