Devang Parmar

--> Spearheaded the planning and execution of Local Startups' Meet Mumbai, hosting 70+ early-stage and growth-stage startups --> Designed a dynamic event structure combining keynote sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and a pitching competition to maximize learning and collaboration --> Curated a keynote session by Mr. Ashutosh Naik (CCO, Groww) on startup growth and leadership --> Hosted a workshop session by Ms. Latika Bolar (CBO, Ebix Travels) focused on scaling operations and strategic partnerships --> Conducted a panel discussion featuring 6 seasoned entrepreneurs, driving meaningful insights on topic- "The Founder’s Dilemma: Growth At All Costs vs. Building For The Long Run" --> Coordinated a pitching competition reviewed by 5 leading investors, providing startups direct exposure to funding opportunities --> Partnered with a National Investment Partner for nearly 500 pitch decks evaluation of all the LSM --> Secured local media partnerships, resulting in enhanced event visibility and regional outreach

--> Successfully conducted the 18th edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, an annual flagship summit of Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur. --> Led the successful publicizing of the GES all over the country and was responsible for bringing participation from Mumbai and Kolkata region. --> The summit witnessed a total participation of 1200+ attendees comprising of students, professors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and startup founders. -->Worked in the Startups & Alumni Relations portfolio, overseeing the participation of 70+ startups at the summit. --> Worked in the Competitions and Associations portfolio, successfully conducted macro competition named Invest-O-Spective. --> I was in the organizing team of finale of Empresario, the Global Business Model Competition where I got a chance to interact with more than 10 Venture Capitalists and more than 20 startups.

--> Spearheaded the execution of the Induction Program, facilitating a smooth transition for the incoming batch of 2,000+ students. --> Curated and conducted comprehensive Campus Tour, providing historical context and navigating key academic and recreational facilities to foster early community engagement. --> Designed and delivered a Career Orientation Session, offering strategic guidance on academic roadmaps, professional development, and campus resource utilization. --> Coordinated and Executed "Well-Being Day," a campus-wide mental health initiative, where I managed the WellNet Campus case study competition and launched Reel Relief, a creative digital media contest.

--> Responsible for conducting PDS doubt sessions to Assist first-year undergraduate students. --> Managed and coordinated with seniors in sharing their experiences of Internships/Placements through the Foresight series.

--> During my marketing internship, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop a deeper understanding of how impactful and creative marketing can truly drive a brand forward. --> Explored various aspects of marketing including strategy, campaign execution, and audience engagement. --> Researched successful ad campaigns by different brands to understand the creative direction and emotional triggers behind them. --> Learned how well-crafted advertisements can influence brand visibility, revenue growth, and public perception. --> Designed posters and visual creatives to promote the product in line with brand messaging. --> Contributed original ad ideas that balanced emotional appeal, relatability, and fun elements to resonate with the target audience. --> Participated in brainstorming sessions and saw firsthand how ideas evolve into effective campaigns. --> Developed a strong foundation in branding, consumer psychology, and content-driven marketing.

--> During my internship, I gained hands-on experience and research exposure in various aspects of additive manufacturing technologies. My work involved both experimental and design-focused learning, with a focus on developing skills applicable in advanced manufacturing and 3D printing --> Explored key 3D printing processes including FDM, SLA, and SLS, understanding their operational principles, material compatibility, and limitations. --> Worked with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) for part design, incorporating Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles. --> Prepared 3D print files using slicing software and optimized print parameters such as layer height, infill density, and support structures.. --> Gained knowledge of polymer and metal materials used in 3D printing, along with thermal and mechanical property evaluation.

--> Developed two fully functional websites from scratch, focusing on responsive design, user experience, and clean, maintainable code. --> Utilized HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks/libraries to implement frontend features and enhance UI/UX. --> Integrated backend functionalities using technologies such as Node.js. --> Collaborated with the team to debug and troubleshoot existing projects, identifying and resolving issues across both frontend and backend components. --> Participated in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes, gaining insight into professional software development practices. --> Used version control (Git/GitHub) for project management and teamwork efficiency. --> Strengthened skills in problem-solving, cross-browser compatibility, and optimizing web performance.