Amity University Gwalior: Interview with Tanmay Shivhare (Alumnus)

Amity University (AU) Gwalior was established in 2010 in Madhya Pradesh, by the Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (RBEF), New Delhi which is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Amity University Gwalior is built on 100 acres of land situated opposite the Gwalior Airport. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level degree programmes in management, engineering, medical, law, etc.

Careers360 brings you an exclusive interview with Tanmay Shivhare, MIS Finance - Operations Executive at Unacademy. He is an alumnus of Amity University Gwalior. He did his Master of Business Administration in 2017-19. In his interview to Careers360, Tanmay has shared his life experience at the university. What is life like inside AU Gwalior? How did he select his career path? And other things about the university. To know more about the experiences of an Amity University alumni go through the full interview of Tanmay Shivhare with Careers360.

Careers360: Tell us about your domain and work profile. At the professional level, did you pursue the same field you were interested in, or did you switch?

Tanmay Shivhare: Currently, I am working as MIS Finance - Operations Executive. Initially, I thought of going into core finance but my mentors at Amity University Gwalior guided me about the growth prospects in the field of data analysis and I opted for data science as a career.

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Careers360: Can you briefly tell us about your career path so far?

Tanmay Shivhare: During MBA at Amity University Gwalior I got a campus placement in HDFC Bank, where I worked for one year and then joined the edtech unicorn Unacademy in Finance - Operations role.

Careers360: Is the industry work different from what you learned at the university?

Tanmay Shivhare: When I look into my career today then I can say that the classroom was my launchpad where I earned necessary knowledge and skills which helped me to further my professional growth today. The environment at Amity really helped me to be more curious and think out of the box and this behavioural change made me industry ready.

Careers360: How do you think your time in the university has added value to your life, both professional and personal?

Tanmay Shivhare: During my MBA, we used to deliver many presentations. This proficiency has helped me to be more confident and has developed public speaking skills. In my current organization, I also conduct training sessions for my colleagues, all thanks to “those” classroom presentations. Also, while working with Student Clubs, I learned the importance of teamwork, time management and discipline.

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Careers360: What was your initial thought process when you joined the university?

Tanmay Shivhare: Initially, I had a lot of thoughts, assumptions and limited information about Amity University Gwalior but once I started my campus life, I found things quite exciting. Faculties were cooperative and friendly. I am still in-touch with many of them and often seek their advice on crucial career related issues. I am grateful to have met such amazing people at Amity.

Careers360: You must have had a memorable time at your university. Do you miss being a part of it? Share a few good memories.

Tanmay Shivhare: I would love to be a part of it again. There are so many memories, hard to point a few out, like participating in events like Amichroma, Sangathan, Freshers, Farewell, Paridhan, Click-O-Mania, and various departmental events that I have enjoyed with friends. We worked together on different group assignments like SAP etc. The sports complex was always a fun place to visit and a memorable experience for me. I miss the canteen time with my classmates; to my surprise I even miss the exams. AU Gwalior was full of fun and fulfilling experiences.

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Careers360: Briefly take us through your life at the campus, the activities you used to do and your routine life.

Tanmay Shivhare: Amity University Gwalior offered me a friendly environment and surroundings. The spacious campus, air-conditioned classroom, rich library, and the pleasant view of the lush green campus made my experience at Amity University Gwalior memorable. Each day was like an event, filled with joy and happiness. I used to actively participate in sports and extracurricular activities.

Careers360: Apart from academics, what were the other activities you were involved in and how did they enrich your life?

Tanmay Shivhare: I was into all the activities organised by students clubs and the department like group discussions, debate competitions, college fest, sports meet etc. which actually helped me in boosting my confidence and developing a better personality. I helped in hosting a lot of events (departmental, cultural) and did ramp walks in a few fashion events as well.

Careers360: How did you keep updated with the industrial requirements and what was the role of the university in it?

Tanmay Shivhare: I read a lot at AU Gwalior. This habit has also helped me to develop my vocabulary. As already mentioned, I am still connected with many faculty members and seniors. These people provide me valuable insights on industry trends, upskill requirements, new career opportunities etc.

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Careers360: You are a proud alumnus of this top university. What is the best part of the Amity University Gwalior from a students perspective?

Tanmay Shivhare: Amity University Gwalior offers a great environment for holistic development. The quality of learning and practical exposure that the university provides to the students is the best in-class. The Experiment Labs, Library, Sports Complex, IT Labs and the state of the art campus adds immense value for the students

Careers360: What is your suggestion/ guidance for MBA aspirants?

Tanmay Shivhare: The time you spent in college/ university are the best years of your life. Read as much as you can, indulge yourselves into healthy debates and discussions, and interact with your teachers for more knowledge. Gain as much knowledge as you can. Be a part of the positive circle and grow.

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