IIT Kanpur

Halliburton Labs Appoints Pulakesh Mukherjee to Advisory Board

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Halliburton Labs has announced Pulakesh Mukherjee, Partner, Imperative Ventures has joined its advisory board.

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  • Halliburton Labs has announced Pulakesh Mukherjee, Partner, Imperative Ventures has joined its advisory board.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Pulakesh as we help emerging companies achieve scale and growth,” said Dale Winger, managing director of Halliburton Labs.
  • He serves on numerous industry advisory boards, including the NREL Investor Advisory Board, Activate, and Rocky Mountain Institute.
  • Mukherjee joins Jeff Miller, Reggie DesRoches, John Grotzinger, Jennifer Holmgren, Maynard Holt, Walter Isaacson, and Dale Winger on the Advisory Board.

Trimble Contributes Inertial Navigation Solutions to the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur Supporting the Country's Commitment to Becoming a Leader in the UAV Industry

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) to support a new program in uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) to be offered by the Department of Aerospace Engineering. A signing ceremony to officially launch the program was held on October 26 and attended by Professor Tarun Gupta, dean of research and development; Professor Onkar Dikshit; Professor Bharat Lohani; Major General Dr. B. Nagarajan; and Professor Salil Goel from IIT Kanpur. In attendance from Trimble were Rajan Aiyer, managing director, India; and Sanjeev Trehan, director, business development and sales.

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  • In attendance from Trimble were Rajan Aiyer, managing director, India; and Sanjeev Trehan, director, business development and sales.
  • "Our collaboration with Trimble will allow India to leverage the technology for the country's agriculture, telecom, urban development and other industries."
  • IIT Kanpur was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India under the Institutes of Technology Act.
  • IIT Kanpur's researchers are credited with creating the first solar powered UAV developed in India, named MARAAL-1 and MARAAL-2.

Simplilearn Strengthens Its Teams in the US and India Through Key Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

These strategic appointments mark a pivotal moment in Simplilearn's ongoing growth strategy, highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to expanding and reinforcing its teams within India and across international markets.

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  • These strategic appointments mark a pivotal moment in Simplilearn's ongoing growth strategy, highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to expanding and reinforcing its teams within India and across international markets.
  • Mr. Priyam Sachan has joined Simplilearn as Vice President, Marketing for India.
  • Mr. Kevin Adams has joined Simplilearn as Vice President, Commercial Sales, in the US.
  • Mr. Priyam Sachan, Vice President, Marketing, India, said, "I am honored and elated to become a part of the Simplilearn family as the VP of Marketing.

Simplilearn Strengthens Its Teams in the US and India Through Key Leadership Appointments

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

These strategic appointments mark a pivotal moment in Simplilearn's ongoing growth strategy, highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to expanding and reinforcing its teams within India and across international markets.

Key Points: 
  • These strategic appointments mark a pivotal moment in Simplilearn's ongoing growth strategy, highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to expanding and reinforcing its teams within India and across international markets.
  • Mr. Priyam Sachan has joined Simplilearn as Vice President, Marketing for India.
  • Mr. Kevin Adams has joined Simplilearn as Vice President, Commercial Sales, in the US.
  • Mr. Priyam Sachan, Vice President, Marketing, India, said, "I am honored and elated to become a part of the Simplilearn family as the VP of Marketing.

Unlocking Opportunities: India as a China +1 destination Boosted by Trade Financing Solutions

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

NOIDA, India, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As global production centers increasingly turn to India as their preferred China +1 option, Moglix , a leading industrial goods distribution company, is driving this transformation through its trade financing solution arm – Credlix.

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  • NOIDA, India, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As global production centers increasingly turn to India as their preferred China +1 option, Moglix , a leading industrial goods distribution company, is driving this transformation through its trade financing solution arm – Credlix.
  • The symbiotic relationship between India's booming manufacturing landscape and international trade financing has created a compelling narrative.
  • At the forefront of this transformation is Credlix , the supply chain financing arm of Moglix.
  • With both pre-shipment and post-shipment financing options available (up to $5 Million per Borrower), Credlix  offers hassle free and quick financing, allowing manufacturers to focus on their core operations.

Woolf University Inaugurates Academic Advisory Council of Top Leaders in Higher Education to Guide Strategy

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolf, the first global collegiate university, announced today the formation of its Woolf Academic Advisory Council (WAAC), which comprises eight industry leaders in EdTech and higher education policy from around the world. The new Advisory Council will inform Woolf's regulatory roadmap and provide leading expertise as Woolf expands its global presence and promotes its mission to increase access to world-class higher education.

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  • Distinguished leaders at the forefront of innovation in higher education will join Woolf to provide academic, regulatory, and technology guidance to the global collegiate university as it expands
    SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woolf, the first global collegiate university, announced today the formation of its Woolf Academic Advisory Council (WAAC), which comprises eight industry leaders in EdTech and higher education policy from around the world.
  • The new Advisory Council will inform Woolf's regulatory roadmap and provide leading expertise as Woolf expands its global presence and promotes its mission to increase access to world-class higher education.
  • WAAC consists of visionary academic leaders who understand the importance of innovation in the higher education space and are committed to advancing its future.
  • Each of these members has advanced higher education in groundbreaking ways around the world," says Joshua Broggi, Woolf University's Head of Institution.

Fullstack Academy Joins Blackstone-backed Simplilearn

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Monday, November 28, 2022

Fullstack Academy , a trailblazer in tech education, announced today it has been acquired by Simplilearn , the worlds leading online learning bootcamp offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals globally.

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  • Fullstack Academy , a trailblazer in tech education, announced today it has been acquired by Simplilearn , the worlds leading online learning bootcamp offering digital skills training and courses to working professionals globally.
  • Fullstack Academy will continue its current brand and bootcamp offerings and operate as an independent business unit within Simplilearn.
  • Since its founding, Fullstack has expanded its offerings, introducing new bootcamp programs and disciplines within Fullstack Academy, the Grace Hopper Program, government programs, and twenty university and industry partners , growing to over 7,000 alumni across the U.S.
  • Tyton Partners acted as financial advisor and DLA Piper acted as legal advisor to Fullstack Academy and its parent company.

Rohit Sharma Named Senior Vice President of Global Workskills

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ETS President and CEO Amit Sevak announced that Rohit Sharma will join ETS as Senior Vice President of Global Workskills.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ETS President and CEO Amit Sevak announced that Rohit Sharma will join ETS as Senior Vice President of Global Workskills.
  • In his new role, Sharma will help ETS scale its offerings for upskilling and workskills development for professionals seeking career advancement and mobility.
  • ETS President & CEO Amit Sevak announces that Rohit Sharma will join ETS as Senior Vice President of Global Workskills.
  • "Rohit possesses a keen understanding that education spans an individual's lifetime, continuing well beyond high school, college or even an advanced degree," says Sevak.

Rohit Sharma Named Senior Vice President of Global Workskills

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 6, 2022

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ETS President and CEO Amit Sevak announced that Rohit Sharma will join ETS as Senior Vice President of Global Workskills.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, ETS President and CEO Amit Sevak announced that Rohit Sharma will join ETS as Senior Vice President of Global Workskills.
  • In his new role, Sharma will help ETS scale its offerings for upskilling and workskills development for professionals seeking career advancement and mobility.
  • "Rohit possesses a keen understanding that education spans an individual's lifetime, continuing well beyond high school, college or even an advanced degree," says Sevak.
  • Sharma previously served as the COO of ThriveDX (formerly HackerU), a leader in digital skills training.

JK Tech Announces New Appointments in its Leadership Team

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Monday, August 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JK Tech, a global provider of next-generation digital transformation services, has strengthened its leadership team in the US with the appointment of Jake Carl as Senior Vice President – HealthCare Markets and Protik Kundu as Vice President – Sales (Retail & CPG).

Key Points: 
  • Having worked across AI, RPA, NLP, Cloud, PaaS, and SaaS, solutions, at JK Tech, he will be primarily responsible for shaping the company's market-facing healthcare solutions and focusing on Client Acquisitions.
  • Commenting on the aggressive hiring strategy, Aloke Paskar, President & CEO, JK Tech, said, "We are focused on bringing in the best from the industry.
  • JK Tech is a next-generation Digital and IT services provider enabling clients globally to navigate their digital transformation.
  • JK Tech stands by its vision of "committed to a superior experience" with its customers, its people, and its social environment.