Bridging Academia and Industry: How ISBR Alumni Are Championing Internship Excellence
At ISBR Business School, the commitment to excellence transcends the classroom. This ethos is powerfully reflected in the way our alumni continue to champion the growth and success of current students. A recent testament to this was the remarkable contribution made by two distinguished alumni—Varun Vashisht, Group Product Manager at Niyo Solutions Inc., and Dhruba Chatterjee, HR (People and Culture) at PowerEdge—who played a pivotal role in fostering internship opportunities for our PGDM students.
Alumni as Catalysts for Career Launchpads
Internships are more than just a curriculum requirement—they’re a gateway to professional identity, experiential learning, and future employability. Recognizing this, Varun and Dhruba stepped forward not just as corporate professionals, but as proud ISBR ambassadors dedicated to giving back.
Their intervention was not symbolic—it was strategic. With deep insights into organizational culture and evolving industry demands, both alumni facilitated internships that were not only relevant but also rigorously structured to match the expectations of a dynamic job market. Their support ensured our students gained firsthand experience in navigating real-world HR frameworks, talent lifecycle management, and strategic people practices.
Creating Impact Through Industry-Academic Collaboration
At Niyo Solutions, a fintech disruptor, Varun Vashisht’s initiative enabled interns to engage in live HR projects centered around talent analytics, policy benchmarking, and employee engagement metrics. His mentorship provided a rich learning environment that mirrored the agility and innovation expected from HR professionals in fast-paced tech ecosystems. Last year, Varun facilitated an internship opportunity for a PGDM student in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and this year, extended his support once again by onboarding an HR intern, thereby strengthening continuity and trust in ISBR’s academic-industry interface.
Similarly, Dhruba Chatterjee at PowerEdge, a company at the forefront of people-centric solutions, enabled ISBR interns to delve into people and culture strategies—focusing on diversity and inclusion, performance enablement, and culture diagnostics. This year, he took the collaboration a step further by offering an opportunity to a Data Analyst intern, allowing ISBR students to explore the intersection of analytics and HR strategy.
Why It Matters
In today’s competitive business landscape, institutes that create synergy between industry exposure and academic rigor distinguish themselves. Through the actions of alumni like Varun and Dhruba, ISBR reaffirms its standing among top-tier business schools committed to career readiness, thought leadership, and institutional legacy.
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