ALUMNI INFORMATION
Name of Alumni: Mr. Sourabh Teli
Batch / Year: 2020
Department: Mechanical
Company Name: Infosys LTD.
Designation: FSC domain specialist
ABOUT CONDUCTION
Topic of Interaction: “Career Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in Salesforce, CRM and Enterprise IT Solutions: Skills, Industry Experience and Professional Growth”
Date: 17-10-2026
Time: 10.45 AM
Class: F. Y. B. Tech
Division: B
Department: Mechanical
No. of Students Present: 48
OUTCOME / REMARKS
Objective:
- To create awareness among Mechanical Engineering students about career opportunities in the IT and enterprise technology sectors.
- To introduce students to Salesforce and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions and their applications in business processes.
- To explain how engineering graduates can transition into technology-oriented roles through continuous learning and skill development.
- To highlight the importance of logical reasoning, analytical thinking, problem-solving and understanding business requirements.
- To familiarize students with the professional expectations of working in an IT services organization.
- To emphasize the importance of communication, teamwork, adaptability and client-oriented thinking.
- To encourage students to explore interdisciplinary career paths and develop industry-relevant digital competencies.
- To motivate students to pursue professional certifications and continuous learning for career advancement.
Summary:
Mr. Sourabh Teli, a 2020 batch alumnus of Mechanical Engineering, interacted with Mechanical Engineering students and shared insights from his professional journey as an FSC Domain Specialist at Infosys Limited, with 4.8 years of experience.
According to his publicly available LinkedIn profile, he has professional experience in Salesforce and enterprise technology, including designing and implementing technology-based solutions. His profile also identifies his association with Zeal College of Engineering & Research, Pune.
During the session, the alumnus discussed the expanding career opportunities available to engineering graduates in the IT sector. He explained the relevance of enterprise applications and CRM platforms in managing business processes, customer information and organizational workflows. The session highlighted how technology professionals work to understand requirements, develop or configure solutions, identify issues and support business operations.
He emphasized that Mechanical Engineering graduates can pursue technology-oriented careers by developing analytical thinking, logical reasoning, programming or platform-specific skills, and an understanding of business processes. Students were encouraged to build their digital competencies and explore professional learning pathways relevant to enterprise technology.
The interaction also highlighted the importance of communication, teamwork, adaptability and continuous learning in the IT industry. The alumnus shared the importance of understanding client requirements, collaborating with team members and keeping pace with evolving technology platforms.
Overall, the session helped students appreciate the possibilities of interdisciplinary career development and encouraged them to take a proactive approach toward skill enhancement, professional certifications and career planning.
Outcomes:
After attending the interaction, students were able to:
- Understand career opportunities available to Mechanical Engineering graduates in the IT and enterprise technology sectors.
- Gain introductory awareness of Salesforce, CRM platforms and their role in business operations.
- Recognize the importance of analytical thinking, logical reasoning and problem-solving in technology-based roles.
- Understand the need to develop digital skills and platform-specific competencies for interdisciplinary careers.
- Appreciate the importance of communication, teamwork and understanding client requirements.
- Identify the value of professional certifications and structured learning for career development.
- Recognize the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology environment.
- Explore alternative career pathways beyond conventional Mechanical Engineering roles.
- Become motivated to prepare for technology-oriented careers through practical learning and skill development.


