The Alumni Lecture-2024, organized by the SPSU Alumni Society Udaipur and Placement Team, featured a highly insightful talk by Mr. Apoorv Upadhyay, a distinguished alumnus from the SPSU 2007-11 batch and currently working as an Associate Director at TATA Consumer Products Limited, Bangalore. The session commenced with a warm welcome address delivered by Prof. Suneel Gupta, Placement Head, who expressed his appreciation for Mr. Upadhyay’s continued commitment to the university and its students. Mr. Mukesh Mishra honored Mr. Upadhyay with felicitation, recognizing his accomplishments and contributions to the industry. The session provided invaluable guidance on navigating and excelling in the e-commerce sector, covering five key areas:

1. E-commerce and Quick Commerce in India

Mr. Upadhyay began with an overview of the current state of e-commerce and the rapid emergence of "quick commerce" in India. He explained how quick commerce has transformed consumer habits by offering ultra-fast deliveries of essential items and how e-commerce giants are adjusting their operations to stay competitive.

2. How to Crack Jobs in E-commerce Giants

For students aspiring to join e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart, Mr. Upadhyay provided specific strategies to make their profiles more appealing. He highlighted the significance of gaining relevant experience, including internships, and recommended skill-building in data analysis, digital marketing, and customer relationship management.

3. Job Roles for Freshers in E-commerce Companies

Mr. Upadhyay outlined the various entry-level job roles available to freshers in e- commerce, including operations management, supply chain logistics, business analytics, digital marketing, and customer service management.

4. Preparing for Job Interviews

In the section on interview preparation, Mr. Upadhyay stressed the importance of thoroughly researching the company, understanding its product offerings, and staying updated on industry trends. He suggested that students practice common interview questions involving behavioral and situational problem-solving scenarios.

5. Excelling in a Career in E-commerce

To close, Mr. Upadhyay shared advice on how to excel and advance in an e-commerce career. He emphasized a proactive approach to learning, staying adaptable to technological advancements, and cultivating strong cross-functional collaboration skills. He also encouraged students to develop a customer-first approach and always look for ways to add value to their roles and teams.

Anchors Ms. Suruchi Sharma and Ms. Tripti Joshi skillfully conducted the event, which was attended by over 80 final-year students keen to explore careers in e-commerce. The session concluded with a dynamic Q&A, allowing students to engage directly with Mr. Upadhyay and clarify their queries about career paths in e-commerce. Following this, Dr. Manish Dadhich offered a thoughtful vote of thanks, acknowledging the presence and support of the Alumni and Placement teams and expressing gratitude to Prof. Amit Kumar Goel, Dr. D S Chouhan, Dr. Chandrashekhar Goswami, Dr. Gurpreet Singh, Mr. Vishal Agarwal, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Dr. Sarika Singh, Dr. Dipesh Vaya, Dr. Manish Tiwari, Dr. Arvind Singh Rathore, Mr. Adnan and other faculty members for their backing. Ultimately, the SPSU Alumni Society extended heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Vice- Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Prithvi Yadav, Campus Director, Lt. Col. Neeraj Kumar, Head Admin, Mr. Sunil Pandey, Dean Research Prof. (Dr.) Prasun Chakrabarti, Dean-FoM, Prof. (Dr.) Sadananda Prusty, Deputy Deans, faculty members, staff, and students for their unwavering support. The event wrapped up with an interactive meeting with the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Prithvi Yadav of the university, where Mr. Upadhyay and faculties shared reflections on the session and discussed future industry trends and local chapters. The session was a significant success, inspiring and informing students on building successful careers in the evolving e- commerce landscape.