Behind The Scenes - How Plaksha Helps TLP Students Land New-Age Tech Roles TLP Team
Key Takeaways
- The Technology Leaders Program (TLP) equips professionals with technical, leadership, and industry-relevant skills for emerging technology careers.
- Students attribute their placement success to a combination of coursework, mentorship, guest lectures, mock interviews, and peer learning.
- Authenticity, problem-solving ability, and continuous learning played a key role during interviews.
- Practical preparation—including coding practice, case studies, and company research—helped students succeed in competitive hiring processes.
- The graduating cohort encourages future students to supplement classroom learning with self-study, networking, and consistent practice.
At Plaksha University’s Technology Leaders Program (TLP), we have our students' back every step of the way. From the moment they join TLP till they land opportunities in roles and companies of their choosing, an able team of Plaksha mentors, staff and faculty guide students.
Three cohorts of 50+ students have graduated and been placed in key technology leadership roles such as Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Product Managers, Product Analysts etc. Some have also gone on to study in top universities globally, yet others have chosen the exciting path of founding startups. Here is what goes into the making of this success.
The Technology Leaders Program journey at Plaksha extends beyond classroom learning, with structured career support at Plaksha helping students prepare for opportunities across technology and leadership. From technical roles in AI and machine learning to product and data science, TLP placements are supported through industry mentorship, interview preparation, alumni networks, and professional development. These TLP outcomes reflect the range of tech role placements students can pursue, including emerging AI careers in India and opportunities with leading organizations.
These initiatives also prepare learners for the rapidly expanding 'AI careers India' landscape, where interdisciplinary skills and practical experience are increasingly valued by employers.
Career Preparatory Initiatives at TLP
Plaksha ensures that students head into on-campus interviews well prepared.
Mentors, faculty and alumni, along with guest speakers help students gain a 360-degree perspective on what to expect and how to approach the entire process – to make a lasting impression on potential employers.
Core tech skills, industry trends, interview preparation, resume, tips on networking, soft skills including body language and communication etiquette – students become well versed with an entire gamut of professional tools to succeed.
| Technical Refresher | Professional Development | Interview and Shortlisting |
|---|---|---|
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Technical Refresher Coding-SQL, Python, Data Structures Working on Data Frames using Python Statistical Concepts, ML, DL Company Specific Research Guest sessions with Industry Leaders Guestimates and Case Studies |
Professional Development Resume Building with Alumni |
Interview and Shortlisting Data Science specific coaching |
| Leadership | Communication | Networks |
|---|---|---|
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Leadership Guest sessions with industry leaders |
Communication Communication and career development workshops |
Networks Mentorship program with founders and industry leaders |
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Leadership Understanding of self and leadership techniques |
Communication Soft skills |
Networks Smarter networking approaches |
| Leadership |
Communication Personality attributes | Networks |
Tanya Ahuja, TLP Class of 2022
Data Engineer at Educational Initiatives
"I don’t think I would have been able to transition my career if not for the opportunity I got in terms of good companies interviewing us at campus."
Aviral Jain, TLP Class of 2022
Machine Learning Engineer at Cactus Communication
“Plaksha helped with resume building and interview sessions. That prepared me well. As I come from a completely non-tech background, I learnt coding and machine learning at Plaksha. Lastly Plaksha brought Cactus for recruitment because of which I could get in."
Career Advancement Initiatives at TLP
Office of Career Advancement: Facilitates with Capstone placements and campus recruitment for diverse technology and leadership roles at top corporates.
Shivanshu Srivastava, Class of 2021, Data Scientist at HRS
“Kind words, constant support, and the right mentorship by the Office of Career Advancement ensured not only that I not only got a job but also multiple opportunities from where I could choose a path that suited me the best and opened new doors.”
Career Development Committee
Student-led initiative for planning and implementation of placement related activities.
1-o-1 Mentorship
Each student is paired with an industry leader / CXO / entrepreneur for personalized mentorship in academic, career and personal domains. Mentors interact with their mentees, share valuable life lessons, and form a lifelong association.
3 key aspects of mentor-mentee relationship at TLP
- 1-o-1 guidance: Mentor offers personalized monthly sessions to check on the mentee's progress at the Program.
- Career development: Mentor acts as a sounding board for entrepreneurial ideas, career goals and resume building; provides anecdotal wisdom and networking opportunities for mentee.
- Personal well-being: Mentor boosts the confidence and morale of mentee, ensuring good emotional health and overall wellbeing of the mentee.
Anudeep Reddy Katta,
Class of 2021, Imagineer, Fractal
"The mentorship program was quite a game changer, and I am grateful for the insights and direction that it provided."
Alumni Network
Students have an opportunity to connect with 120+ alumni working as senior corporate executives, tech leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. They share their experiences, help in networking, resume building, mock interviews and more.
Apoorva S Shekhawat, TLP Class of 2022
Placed with Info Edge as Data Scientist
“For me the alumni network of TLP was the best part of my TLP journey. They have helped me a lot in making my resume and with interview preparation.”
Plaksha Entrepreneurship Support Program (PESP)
Guided by eminent startup founders and experienced mentors, the Program is a launchpad for budding entrepreneurs. A 3-month in-residence incubation program, for Plaksha graduates, Plaksha alumni and other graduate students in the Tri-city to start their entrepreneurial venture.
What does PESP offer?
It offers:
- Access to Plaksha founders: Leading venture partners and experts of the country.
- Access to resources: Workspace, seed funding and mentoring.
- Attractive financial support: Up to Rs 3 lakh for select startups incubated at Plaksha.
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Frequently Asked Questions
TLP ran from 2019 to 2024 and graduated five cohorts. The Office of Corporate Partnerships & Careers guided TLP students from enrolment to placement, helping them make informed choices about roles and companies.
TLP provided campus recruitment across technology and leadership roles, supported by preparation in technical refreshers, resume building, mock interviews and company-specific research.
Every student was paired one-to-one with an industry leader, CXO or entrepreneur. Mentors held monthly sessions covering academic progress, career goals and resume building, and acted as a sounding board for entrepreneurial ideas.
Yes. TLP graduates from non-tech backgrounds have progressed to machine learning and data roles, learning coding and machine learning during the program.
The Plaksha Entrepreneurship Support Program offered three-month in-residence incubation, workspace, seed funding, mentoring and upto ₹3 lakhs for selected startups.