Industry Insights on SaaS careers and analytics education are becoming essential for students aspiring to succeed in today’s technology-driven business landscape. ISBR Business School organized an alumni guest lecture on “Industry Insights on SaaS”, offering students a deep dive into SaaS career pathways, analytics roles, and evolving industry expectations. The session combined hands-on industry perspectives with career-oriented guidance, making it a highly impactful learning experience.
Alumni Guest Lecture on SaaS Industry Trends and Careers
The session was delivered by Ms. Anshitha Sharma, alumna of the ISBR PGDM 2020–22 batch, currently working as a Success Manager at Sprinklr. Drawing from her experience in client management and customer success within a fast-paced SaaS environment, she provided students with a clear understanding of how modern SaaS organizations operate.
Key SaaS Career Opportunities Explained
Ms. Sharma outlined multiple SaaS career opportunities that management and analytics students can pursue, including:
- Solution Consultant – focusing on problem diagnosis and platform implementation
- Lead and Account Manager – centered on relationship management and value creation
- Customer Success – aimed at driving adoption, retention, and long-term growth
She emphasized the importance of combining analytical thinking, communication skills, and a customer-first mindset to thrive in these roles.
Interview Preparation and Skills for SaaS Careers
Structured Thinking and Guesstimates
A major highlight of the session was her practical guidance on SaaS interview preparation. Students were advised to practice guesstimates, structure their answers logically, and communicate confidently—skills highly valued by SaaS recruiters.
Attitude and Confidence in Tech Interviews
Ms. Sharma also stressed that beyond technical skills, attitude, adaptability, and confidence play a decisive role in interview success. Her insights helped students gain clarity on how to approach interviews in SaaS-driven organizations effectively.
The Analyst’s Advantage: Alumni Insights into Analytics Careers
ISBR alumna Ms. Chinna Rathi (PGDM 2020–22) shared her journey as a Quality Engineer – Automation at IBM. Her talk, titled “The Analyst’s Advantage: Industry Lessons from ISBR Alumni”, focused on analytics careers and data-driven roles.
Building Strong Foundations in Analytics
Ms. Rathi highlighted how disciplined practice in SQL, Python, statistics, and problem-solving during her PGDM helped her clear interviews and manage real-world projects. She advised students not to rush into advanced machine learning but to first master fundamentals—an approach aligned with industry expectations.
Projects, Portfolios, and Practical Exposure
She recommended building end-to-end analytics projects that demonstrate the full lifecycle—from problem definition to insight generation. Well-documented projects using real-world datasets, supported by GitHub repositories and platforms like HackerRank, were emphasized as powerful tools to stand out in competitive analytics careers.
Domain-Focused Learning and the Future of Analytics Careers
Importance of Domain Knowledge
Ms. Rathi encouraged students to align analytics skills with domains such as marketing, finance, HR, or operations. This domain-integrated analytics approach, central to leading management programs, enables students to articulate business impact more confidently during interviews.
Analytics, AI, and Responsible Decision-Making
Addressing the rise of AI in organizations, she noted that while automation is increasing, the demand for professionals who can ask the right questions, ensure data quality, and interpret insights responsibly is growing. Communication, ethics, and presentation skills were highlighted as critical complements to technical expertise.
Industry-Oriented Management Education
The alumni guest lecture on Industry Insights on SaaS careers and analytics education was highly informative and career-focused. By combining SaaS industry exposure with analytics career guidance, ISBR Business School demonstrated how industry-oriented management education prepares students for dynamic roles in technology and analytics-driven organizations.
The session provided clarity, motivation, and actionable guidance—making it a valuable experience for students aspiring to build successful careers in SaaS and analytics.
About ISBR Business School: ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school’s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students