Event Name: Margdarshan: The Alumni Talk Series	Event Date: September 19th, 2026 (Saturday)
Faculty Coordinators: Ms. Neha Issar and Ms. Samridhi Pant	Event Timings: 2:45 PM onwards
Number of Participants: 80	Venue: IBM Lab, Campus 1

Objective:

The objective of the Alumni Talk Series under the Margdarshan initiative was to provide newly inducted PGDM students with practical insights into career opportunities beyond traditional management roles.

The session aimed to help students understand how individuals from a non-technical management background can explore and transition into technical fields such as data engineering. It focused on the importance of continuous learning, technical skill development, adaptability, and career planning in today's dynamic professional environment.

The session also intended to motivate students to explore interdisciplinary career opportunities by learning from the professional experiences of Lloyd Business School alumni.

Detailed Report:

Lloyd Business School organized an insightful Alumni Talk Series under the Margdarshan initiative on 19th September 2026, for the PGDM 2026–2028 batch at Lloyd Campus 1.

The session was titled “From Management Classrooms to Data Pipelines: Navigating a Non-Tech PGDM into Core Data Engineering.” It featured Mr. Naman and Mr. Ashutosh, Data Engineers at Trident Information Systems Pvt. Ltd., who shared their professional experiences and insights into the field of data engineering. The Institutional Vision, Mission, and Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) were also presented and disseminated to all participants.

The session commenced at 2:45 PM with a welcome to the distinguished speakers. The alumni discussed their career journeys and explained how students from a non-technical educational background can develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the data engineering domain.

The speakers highlighted the importance of continuous learning, technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in building a successful career in the technology sector. They explained how management students can explore technical career paths by developing relevant skills and gaining practical exposure.

The discussion also focused on the growing importance of data in modern organizations. The speakers provided students with an understanding of how data is collected, processed, managed, and utilized to support business operations and decision-making.

The alumni emphasized that a non-technical background should not be considered a barrier to entering technical fields. With dedication, structured learning, and consistent skill development, students can explore diverse career opportunities in the technology industry.

The session also encouraged students to identify their interests, develop relevant competencies, and remain open to interdisciplinary career options. Through their professional experiences, the speakers motivated students to approach career development with confidence and a willingness to learn.

An interactive question-and-answer session was conducted, allowing students to seek guidance on transitioning from management education to technical careers, acquiring data engineering skills, understanding industry expectations, and planning their professional journeys.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks to the alumni speakers for sharing their valuable experiences and guiding the students. The event reinforced Lloyd Business School's commitment to providing industry exposure, alumni interaction, and career guidance through the Margdarshan initiative.

Learning Outcomes:

The session helped students to:

• Understand the career opportunities available in the field of data engineering.
• Gain insights into transitioning from a non-technical PGDM background to a technical career.
• Recognize the importance of continuous learning and technical skill development.
• Develop awareness of the role of data in modern business organizations.
• Understand the importance of adaptability and problem-solving in the technology sector.
• Gain practical insights into industry expectations and professional growth.
• Develop confidence in pursuing unconventional career paths.
• Appreciate the importance of alumni guidance and industry interaction in career planning.

Prepared By:

Ms. Neha Issar
Lloyd Business School, Greater Noida