Department of Student Affairs, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh has requested Dr Smita Sharma, Student Counselor, SRM AP, to deliver a session on ‘Understanding Mental Health and Strengthening Well-Being’ on “World Mental Health Day” – October 10, 2020, at 4 p.m. The widespread perception of mental illness is associated with stigma, largely due to lack of awareness. Also, not addressing the mental health issues may lead to anxiety disorders, and mood disorders. Dr Smita will take the audience through the lecture session, which would enable the students to help themselves and the people around them to overcome the overwhelming situation.

Ms Krittika, a brilliant student of the SRM Family, secured her dream job with Google. As a Campaign Manager, she develops digital solutions for Google that build and promote its businesses and brands. Her book of business includes large clients based out of the US market. Prior to Google, Krittika was working as a Technology Consultant with Cognizant Business Solutions, where she crafted digital strategies for retail clients like Walmart.

Krittika found her passion for Information Technology while pursuing her engineering degree from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur. She strengthened her professional skills even further with an MBA, majoring in Marketing, from IIM Shillong.

Her passion for marketing and the urge to touch and transform lives with the boon of technology helped her in securing a place with Google. Today, she lives in Hyderabad, and finds delight in baking or trying out new recipes in her leisures.

Ms Krittika will be joining you today, October 10, 2020, to share her journey from being a freshman at SRMIST to being transformed into a Professional with support and guidance from her teachers and mentors. Do log in at 6 o’clock in the evening to be a part of the energetic session with Ms Krittika.

Mr Aaditya Ram always wanted to pursue higher studies with an ambition to innovate something that can make a positive difference to this world. He made SRM Family proud with his admission as a PhD scholar at Cornell University. He is currently working with Dr Nicola Dell and Dr Aditya Vashistha in the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, and Development sociology.

He believes that SRMIST, his alma mater, recognised his ambition towards transcendental knowledge and provided him with the opportunities to apprehend his true potential. The constant guidance and support of his teachers did wonders for him. They understood his passion for research and innovation and nurtured his brilliance by revealing the inner engineer in him.

Presently, his research focuses on understanding how everyday technologies impact different aspects of work, such as professional wellbeing, in digital labour. To that extent, he is working with various service workers and stakeholders to understand how technologies, such as WhatsApp, create empowerment opportunities that can be leveraged to reduce job demands and improve professional wellbeing. He was a recipient of Engaged and Einaudi scholarships in the past.

Mr Aaditya Ram will join you today to talk about his journey and how SRM University has shaped his professional life. Come, join him at 6 pm today.