AI-POWERED PLACEMENTS BOOTCAMP

 REPORT ON AI-POWERED PLACEMENTS BOOTCAMP

Date: 17  June 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 08:30 PM
Venue: MCA Classroom
Resource Person: Dr. Suresh Namboothiri, Former Chief Operating Officer, Tata Motors

The PG Department of Computer Applications organized an AI-Powered Placements Bootcamp on 17 June 2026 in the MCA Lab Room. The session was conducted by Dr. Suresh Namboothiri, Former Chief Operating Officer of Tata Motors, with the objective of preparing students for the evolving demands of the IT industry and modern recruitment processes.

The program commenced with a welcome and introductory session by Dr. Mendus Jacob, who presented the profile of Dr. Suresh Namboothiri. He highlighted Dr. Namboothiri’s extensive professional experience, leadership roles, and valuable contributions to industry and workforce development. The introduction provided students with insight into the resource person's remarkable career journey and expertise.

During the session, Dr. Suresh Namboothiri discussed the current trends and opportunities in the IT sector. He explained how technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and automation are transforming the recruitment landscape. Students were given a detailed overview of the skills and competencies expected by employers and the various stages involved in technical and HR interviews.

A major highlight of the bootcamp was the introduction of an AI-Powered Career and Placement Platform designed to assist students in placement preparation. Dr. Namboothiri demonstrated the platform and explained its features in detail. Students could select their preferred domain or specialization for mock interviews. The platform then conducted AI-driven interviews by recording both video and audio responses while continuously asking relevant questions based on the selected area.

The platform generated a comprehensive feedback report of approximately twenty pages for each participant. The report included performance scores, detailed analysis of responses, suggestions for improvement, recommended ways to answer questions effectively, and recordings of the interview sessions. This enabled students to identify their strengths and areas requiring further development.

To provide practical exposure, Dr. Namboothiri conducted live mock interviews with students in pairs. The interactive sessions helped participants understand interview expectations, improve their communication skills, and gain confidence in facing placement interviews.

As part of the initiative to strengthen placement training activities, access to the AI-Powered Career and Placement Platform was handed over to the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQC) for future student training and continuous placement preparation programs.

The bootcamp proved to be highly informative and beneficial. It provided students with valuable insights into industry expectations, interview techniques, and the effective use of artificial intelligence in career development. The session significantly enhanced students' preparedness for upcoming placement opportunities and encouraged them to make use of modern AI-powered learning and assessment tools.