IIT prof's tips for success in industry job | Experience at Intel, General Motors, General Electric

I sit down with Prof. Anandaroop Bhattacharya for a heart-to-heart chat. Currently, a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at IIT Kharagpur and formerly senior professional at Intel, General Motors, General Electric, Prof. Bhattacharya has had a unique combination of extensive experience in both industry and academia. Through this chat he recounts his experiences through his PhD days, his days in industry, and how he came back to academia. He also discusses the skills required to succeed in an industrial job.
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Education
06:15 First job at Intel
08:05 Experience of "lay-off" at General Motors
11:58 At General Electric
13:31 Joining IIT KGP
14:34 Skills used in Industry
17:33 Academic Research vs Industrial R&D
18:40 Mentorship in industry
20:06 Parallel between academia and industry
21:35 Working with great inventors
23:11 4 stages of professional life
25:30 Shaping the future
27:10 Similarity with PhD experience
29:17 Tackling unknown problems
30:55 How to communicate
32:48 Extra-curriculuar activities
Video by: Dr Jeevanjyoti Chakraborty, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur
Website: www.facweb.iitkgp.ac.in/~jeeva...
GitHub: github.com/jeevanjyoti4
Twitter: / jeevanjyoti
Blog: jchakraborty.wordpress.com/
Disclaimer: I am a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department of IIT Kharagpur. However, the views expressed in this video are my own and do not necessarily represent those of my Department or my Institute.
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[@vidhiruparelia2491]

This is exactly what is required for the younger generation. Just saw this video, the guidelines and the advice is something I will keep close to my heart! Really grateful that all students have access to such good advice from IIT professors 💛

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you indeed for the kind words! All the best!

[@vidhiruparelia2491]

This is the best thing u could do sir! Thanking u from the bottom of my heart!! Please do make similar such videos!!!💛

[@BiplabAdhikary]

This happens when one IIT professor meets another. This was mesmerizing, professors. Can not thank you enough. ❤️🔥

[@Prof_JC]

Thanks. There's much more of her discussion left to be uploaded. Will do it one by one based on the various different themes of discussion.

[@rudrajyotiroy9400]

As a final year student confused between industrial research and grad studies, I find this discussion very enlightening and insightful, especially from the perspective of setting the right expectations. I feel blessed to have attended your Mechanics classes in person in my first year. Would love to meet and chat again before I graduate.

[@Prof_JC]

Hello Rudra, so good to see you here! Thank you for the kind words. Yes, we should definitely meet before you graduate.

[@striker44]

Professor with industry experience is the best kind.

[@deepanshuvashishtha4176]

Sir please make an video on difference between M.tech and M.S program available in IITs

[@PrinceKumar-hh6yn]

Sir u r doing far beyond the thing called Academics; My wishes and yeah! Gratitude to u sir..🙏🙏

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you!

[@sui16chillax75]

its really great to see how they had such a good conversation about crucial things in so light hearted way, laughing and enjoying, awesome

[@yugsth2236]

Thank you, professor! Please make more of such videos in the future.

[@vardhanvydyula6367]

I have been wondering about how 'independent contributions' vs 'experience' curve works in a professional setup. Thank you so much professors for taking out time to discuss in great depths on the skills required for professional career and sharing your own experiences!!

[@aravindsaligram7118]

Thankyou from the bottom of my heat 🙏. I'm currently a final year mechanical engineering student and I have received so many inputs from this video about presenting ideas and leading a team. Thankyou once again

[@riddhimanmoulick3407]

Thank you so much for arranging this sir! Such an insightful and honest interview! Looking forward to the future videos!!

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you! I am planning on uploading the videos one by one based on the various themes of discussion.

[@sakshamkumar3]

Fabulous video sir! Your videos provide lots of insights for us on academics as well as other important aspects of life .

[@shaansapru6676]

Thanks to both the professors for this lovely video!!

[@debayanghoshdastidar7716]

Amazing stuff. Quality of KZbin is being taken to another level by this

[@rohitbhosle6521]

Great video thanks for uploading .... prof Bhattacharyya's lecture about heatpipe helped me alot in past as there was very limited resource on internet about this topic i glad i found his lecture 🙏

[@arghakguha]

Very insightful discussion. thanks a lot to both Professors.

[@sandhyachaudhury956]

This is exactly the type of content needed💯💯

[@nimitgupta7256]

A great learning experience; Thank you!

[@ashwineenarware828]

I loved it learned a lot waiting for the next.

[@jesicavishwakarma9471]

The actual facts are expressed always by you and your acquaintance with life . 😀I love your vedios sir , thank you very much . 🙏

[@casinarro]

Extremely elated to hear the journey of such an accomplished and experienced engineer. KZbin is full of interviews of superstars in the entertainment and sports fields. Engineers are also superstars in their own way. Especially the insights of what goes on in a core engineering industry must be brought to frontstage. The lack of knowledge about these experiences, roles, and challenges takes away the interest from pursuing such careers.

[@Prof_JC]

Actually on KZbin we do have some interesting videos highlighting the achievements of engineers. However, by default these videos will hardly get recommended unless we start actively start searching for them. For instance, just search for Ajay Bhatt. In the Lex Fridman podcast too, there are some good examples of discussions over engineering achievements.

[@sugatachakraborty1781]

Thank you sir for this highly insightful and enlightening video. Though I'm just an engineering fresher I was able to understand the parallels drawn between academia and industry (thanks to your videos on masters and PhD :)). Was really moved by Anandaroop Sir's 4 key points and his insights on the values of life, especially those on celebrating peers' success. My greetings to both you and him 🙂. Fingers crossed for the upcoming parts. Thank you 😊

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you! I am planning on uploading the videos one by one based on the different themes of discussion.

[@subratkumarmaharana213]

Very helpful video sir....I really appreciate all your efforts....looking forward to much more talks like this....Quite relatable for me when my company was shutdown with just 2 minutes talk in conference room...

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you. I hope everything is sorted out now.

[@sandipandhar4611]

This is really very helpful for any of those are willing to go for R&Ds after their PhD.. thanks a lot sir..for arranging this discussion....I am sharing this to our research group members as well...

[@Prof_JC]

Thanks a lot!

[@sher.5027]

I loved the informative talk, with humor too. ( it was interesting listening to this ).

[@VijayaKumar-hm8or]

thank you very much sir for this wonderful session..

[@prabhanarayana]

Dear sir, This video is the best service to our society and nation. Our future lies in the hands of next generation. Not just high level technical knowledge but better emotional intelligence and human values are needed to achieve a successful life. The race has been to accumulate wealth and name. This has diluted and poisoned the very core values. These kind of videos will definitely change the perception of our students and guide them towards better goals.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@rayray9996]

Pertinent comments by Prof. Anandaroop. There is no concept of job security in industry these days. You need to be a life-long learner and be on your feet.

[@venkatahegde4412]

Watching this makes me feel that i have alot to see in my life and just acing tests doesn't mean anything.

[@srijanneogi1487]

It's lovely to hear the voice of my favorite Professors at IIT KGP. Awesome video, Sir.

[@Prof_JC]

Great to find you here!

[@saikat8samanta]

Thank your sir, this was amazing. I am student of IIT Madras and I am grateful for all the guidance you give us. Your opinion and views are truly important to us. Thank you Professor.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@shreyaghosh2991]

We are residents of a global village.We can share our thoughts,give and take ideas,knowledge and information. Thanks to technology! And thanks to you for using it for the betterment of mankind as a whole!

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind remark!

[@sandhya5236]

Hello Sir, I thoroughly enjoyed this first part of the interview. Seeing two professors interacting intellectually, which usually we never get to see, is simply wonderful. The way the other professor listed out the skills needed in an industry was very informative. I will make my son and daughter watch this full interview at right stage in their lives for them to become learned as well as humble and down to earth human beings. Thank you Professor 🙏🙏

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Prof Bhattacharya is indeed an inspiration.

[@sandhya5236]

@@Prof_JC Sir, I think both of you are inspiration for the onlookers. But ur joy and smile, showed your admiration for the other professor.

[@rajsoni7812]

Sir, thank you to make such content. I am currently persuing BS MS dual degree in IISER B and I want to excel in basic science subjects like physics, chemistry etc. I am in first year now. Can you make a video on career opportunities for physics chemistry and mathematics students also who are studying in institutes like iiser niser cebs iisc?

[@himufloyd]

Due to pandemic, I missed both of your offline classes(no you did not compromise with the quality of education,just the interactions could have been different in offline classes),but as a dual degree student hoping to be fortunate enough to share room in Nalanda or in Department. And thank you for the video, waiting for the rest.

[@kshitijdave1337]

Sir this is mind blowing experience for me to learn and laugh at the same time...I am pursuing Masters in Physics and your guidance will give a perfect clarity in the world of mist. The big joy comes at the end of this vedio..

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you! In one of the subsequent videos there will be a part specifically on science students.

[@rajeshagrawal1510]

Anandroop you rock 👍👍

[@Prof_JC]

Indeed, he does!

[@ganesharya3512]

one of your best informative video .kindly conduct an interview with dr.Suman Chakraborty

[@SusantaBisi]

Definition of a quality video:The views will always be less.

[@Prof_JC]

True. I think this is the fundamental reason why so many media outlets have to rely on sensational sound bytes or clickbaity titles. Plus we have to understand that very few people come to KZbin for a patient listening.

[@SusantaBisi]

@@Prof_JC Yes sir that's the exact reason.It's always a pleasure to listen to an experienced and well accomplished person like you.Please keep making these kind of enriching Videos for us.

[@soumadipguchhait2050]

I was feeling down for the last couple of days,have exam but can't focus on my studies.suddenly i got this video & it makes my day.somehow I feel very motivated now. Thank you sir for this amazing conversation very rare to see and please keep making this kind of videos.🙏 Getting a chance to watch and cherish the thoughts and vision of IIT prof's without getting into an IIT is something very special to me ❤️

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@sekhar018]

Great ✌️

[@nitishkushwaha3821]

Sir, I am a first year undergraduate student from IIIT Allahabad following your videos. Sir your video content and topic are always very good. These videos always gives me some glimpse of industry and academic world which are out there.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind words. And all the best for your studies and career!

[@ABHISHEKKUMAR-zd3zq]

U r the best👌👌

[@niladridas3506]

Good listen

[@akshayverma9756]

Please do make all the portion of the Interaction available as soon as possible.

[@Prof_JC]

Another part coming up in a few minutes from now!

[@akshayverma9756]

Thank you Sir for replying just within 2 minutes 🙏

[@koraksarkar]

Such a nice video ♥

[@Prof_JC]

Anandaroop Da was awesome in the discussion!

[@koraksarkar]

@@Prof_JC Yes, very informative and insightful. So much to learn from both of you 😀

[@shaansapru6676]

Sir if we could also have one such talk with professor Suman Chakraborty on his experiences , it will be awesome.

[@Prof_JC]

It will indeed be awesome. Let me see if I can arrange it.

[@aditiprasad5549]

Thankyou so much sir for this video 💫💫. It almost felt like i was in the lecture hall listening to all the enlightening experiences of such senior professor. Please upload the full interview i would definately watch it even if it's of 2 hour duration 😂. I have given GATE this year and expecting a good score , I seriously wish that i could get the chance of learning from such amazing professors.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for the kind words. Actually the whole discussion was close to three hours! I am planning on uploading the various parts based on the different themes of discussion. All the best for your GATE results!

[@aditiprasad5549]

@GMB From a state govt college

[@aditiprasad5549]

@GMB I understand that you are doing your part in trying to present the ground reality but I am a final year student so you can be assured that i am mature enough to know all this . I don't have a very idealistic view about IITs, every college has its own set of problems and at end it's you who has to make the most effort but still the situation is much better there as compared to where i come from.

[@manmohanshukla1115]

Never knew iit professors will become podcasters some day

[@Prof_JC]

Wish I could provide some of the audio quality that proper podcasters like Lex Fridman do.

[@Prof_JC]

@@manmohanshukla1115 Thanks!

[@mviv6339]

I have 25 years of experience in a core industry in India as a mechanical engineer. This was a good discussion , removed from Indian industrial reality. I have reported to very senior bosses who reached their senior posts without knowing the basics of their field. Their skillset was sucking up to their boss and putting people down who were actually working. How your life will turn out is a complete unknown. Just do it and go with the flow. All these videos do not represent reality. At lower level concentrate on your technical skills while at senior levels, your technical skills won't give you any great rewards. I ofcourse speak only about the core industry culture in India.

[@Prof_JC]

Thank you for sharing your experience on the other unfortunate realities that are there. This discussion was based on Prof. Bhattacharya's experience in three companies while working in India (with a part in the US). And, it goes without saying that his experiences will not capture the entire picture across different companies. Fortunately, he had a really good experience but that may not be so elsewhere as you have pointed out.

[@sci_philatelia]

Sir, are phds from central universities are also open to apply for industry jobs in India or it is limited to IITs / IISc only

[@focusTOP5]

ai and machine learning role in semiconductor industry & manufacturing what exactly is the use case

[@nimitgupta7256]

From Machine Learning prospect; I can suggest; It must be using in predicting and classification of the error in the chip fabrication process.

[@manjunath7497]

Hi Professor, I have Electrical eng degree and 5years exp in software testing (manual). I want to upskill and move into semiconductor either in machine learning or something related to VLSI. Which u would suggest coaching or full time M.Tech (Through Karnataka CET or CDAC) Carrier growth in present company isn't that good so thinking about the change. Currently 3months I have thought of devoting it to KPTCL preparation (state Electrical board), if this doesn't work then I really need to upskill and move on. Please reply I'm in need.

[@bhaskarvicky1764]

While doing phd in thermal or fluid related topics, which softwares are useful for research sir???

[@Prof_JC]

I have already answered your question in another place.

[@ghutnatek3397]

Sir I am 2020 EC Passout... quit Infosys and take drop in 2021 for GATE 22...but I am getting 25 marks Main reason i) Syllabus completed by 17 Jan ii) didn't revised all notes iii) 2 mocks only Now I am taking to gave 1 more attempt with drop + give tuitions...& I will make sure not to repeat these mistakes

[@er.parmeetrooprai5254]

The main day of exam and the routine is very imp after completing all things

[@rmnair90]

How many IIT Kgp BTech(mech or metallurgy) join HAL, Heavy Vehicles Factory Avadi, MECON, ISRO, NAL, GTRE, ADE, ... ? How many worked on the Tejas? Is it any wonder we have to make an AK assault weapon with Russian collaboration? We do not have an indigenous jet engine? We cannot reproduce parts for Russian tanks? ... If IIT engineers are going to reskill themselves to become coders, or financial modelers, or bankers, or bureaucrats, ... How is Bharat ever going to become atmanirbhar?

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

Why doesn't India produce more? Can you explain why India doesn't make more products for the global market? In the USA, I rarely see "Made In India" on anything. Why?

[@Amiable_Indian956]

Napoleon ,Garibaldi taught Nationalism.IIT taught Hallism.

[@ManojKumar-pb4my]

sir please talk about dual degree is it considered really masters internationally

[@Prof_JC]

In the US you will have to clear their Masters level courses even if you are a Dual Degree pass-out.

[@aviralprakashpandeyiitkgp18]

@@Prof_JC That hurt as someone who chose Dual Degree Mech at kgp ,..... even tho BTech was available

[@Prof_JC]

@@aviralprakashpandeyiitkgp18 Sorry. But I was myself Dual. And although I did my own PhD from India, I know of my batchmates from Dual who had to go through the Masters level coursework when they went to the US.

[@aviralprakashpandeyiitkgp18]

@@Prof_JC Thanks for this info professor , anyways there is a long way to go before all of this

[@aadityakiran_s]

Take care of the audio. Not very easy to understand what you're saying when sped up.

[@bhaskarvicky1764]

Hai sir, I did m. Tech in thermal engineering, which softwares should i learn for that department sir

[@Prof_JC]

Please first learn the softwares as per the requirements of your course work and M.Tech project work. It also depends on what your profs are using and what is available at your institute. On the programming side, I think you will be immensely benefited if you learn MATLAB and Python.

[@bhaskarvicky1764]

@@Prof_JC thank you for your voluble information sir

[@bhaskarvicky1764]

For further job point of you MATLAB and PYTHON useful sir?

[@arukshatathakur5228]

@@Prof_JC For somebody who's not from IITs, would a certificate from online sources like EdX would be acceptable when applying for PhD as a requirement? If not what do you recommend for submitting as a proof for languages such as python?

[@Prof_JC]

@@arukshatathakur5228 There is no need for any certificate. If a student says they know it, we will believe them. And, then if it turns out that they don't, they are only going to harm their own progress.

[@sahilgauhar2585]

What if your boss is in a post of DGM at a well recoganised company in a production department ........who is not technically qualified and certified and his qualification is in MA arts.........and is a voulentier of BJP

[@mviv6339]

only people who have worked in Indian industry will understand your question

[@TheAmitkumar2010]

We r so heavily dependent on getting a job in a already well established industry that we, the majority of engineers , forget about innovating something out of our own and mass produce it forming our own small industry. India cant even produce a decent smart phone such low is our state of entrepreneurship mentality. Is it becuz of incompetency or risk avoidance god knows. No wonder our so call start up boom is in a decline. We want to make quick buck. And when we fail we blame it on inflation recession and what not. But look at japanese or western brands. They hv survived for decades and also delivered profit. Isnt mercedes bmw honda yamaha surviving well? And look at our automotive industry. Creating shitty unsafe cars which dont even get approval outside.

[@rmnair90]

Without chemical engineering can we ever hope to have technology like kzbin.info/www/bejne/iajGdHZpqbCNaac