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St. Joseph’s College of Engineering
Alumni Talk
A l u m n i T a l k
On 3rd March 2025, Department of Mechanical Engineering, organized a Alumni
interaction, Mr. Abishek Balamurugan, a distinguished alumnus (2015-19) with
six years of experience in B2B sales, currently serving as Lead - Inside Sales at
Freshworks, delivered an invaluable presentation to the III year Mechanical
Engineering students. The session focused on the burgeoning phenomenon of
the "Role of Mechanical Engineers in Sales & Marketing."
Mr. Balamurugan began by emphasizing the versatile nature of a mechanical
engineering degree, highlighting how it equips graduates with a unique set of
skills that can be highly advantageous in the fields of sales and marketing. He
drew attention to the critical thinking, problem-solving and technical
understanding that mechanical engineers possess, which allow them to
effectively communicate complex product specifications and benefits to
potential clients.
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