Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing (PSAIAC), in association with the HARVEST Club, organised an alumni technical session titled “From Campus to Career – An Alumni Journey” on 14 October 2026 at Presidency University.

The session featured Mr Mohammed Shahjahan, Senior Fraud Analyst at Navan Labs and an alumnus of Presidency University (B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Batch of 2020). He shared insights from his professional journey and offered students practical guidance on transitioning from university life to the corporate workplace.

The session highlighted the importance of technical proficiency, communication, leadership, teamwork, accountability, adaptability and continuous learning in building a successful career. The resource person emphasised the need to strengthen core computer science fundamentals, develop meaningful projects, pursue internships, prepare for placement opportunities and build professional networks.

Students also gained insights into emerging industry domains, including artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics, cybersecurity, fraud prevention and business intelligence. The discussion underscored the importance of using AI responsibly, thinking independently and applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges.

The programme included an interactive question-and-answer session, during which students sought clarification on various topics and received career guidance and curated learning resources. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Pavan Chowdary.

Convenor: Dr Zafar Ali Khan N, Professor and Head, Department of AI & Robotics, PSAIAC

Co-ordinators: Ms Josephine R and Ms Sai Likhitha B, Assistant Professors, Department of AI & Robotics, PSAIAC