Alumni Affairs

Alumni Affairs

The Alumni Affairs Cell of R. C. Patel Institute of Technology (RCPIT), Shirpur, stands as a vibrant bridge between past and present, enabling continuous collaboration, mentorship, and celebration of success. With over 10000+ alumni worldwide, we are proud to maintain strong personal and professional ties that contribute to the institute's legacy.

Our Mission & Objectives

To nurture lifelong connections with alumni, foster collaborative growth, and integrate alumni expertise into academic, industry, and social development.

  • Strengthen alumni–institute relationships
  • Promote alumni contributions in academics, innovation & CSR
  • Create career-building and collaborative opportunities
  • Establish regional and global alumni chapters
  • Recognize and celebrate alumni achievements

Registered Alumni Association

We are proud to announce that the 'RCPIT Alumni Association' Forum is now a legally registered association, structured to operate independently and in alignment with institutional goals. It provides a formal and collaborative platform for alumni to contribute meaningfully in governance, mentorship, and institutional development.

  • Structured governance with elected office bearers
  • Recognition under Maharashtra Societies Registration Act
  • Supports institutional CSR, endowments, and mentoring programs

Registered Name: RCPIT Alumni Association (Registered under: Societies Act / Maharashtra State Jurisdiction)

RCPIT Alumni Portal

AlmaShine - www.alumni.rcpit.ac.in

Our digital platform, powered by AlmaShine, ensures seamless onboarding, engagement, and collaboration with alumni globally. Features include:

  • Real-time updates, event invites, and newsletters
  • Networking, mentoring, job referrals
  • Success stories and video testimonials
  • Alumni chapter coordination (city/region/country-wise)
  • Event registration and feedback

Over 9000 alumni onboarded to date!

Alumni @ LinkedIn

The LinkedIn alumni page for R. C. Patel Institute of Technology (RCPIT) - https://www.linkedin.com/school/rcpitshirpur, highlights a vibrant network of over 10,700 alumni engaged across various industries and roles. This platform provides insights into their career trajectories, facilitating connections among current students and graduates.

Global Alumni Footprint

RCPIT alumni thrive in over 25+ countries, holding leadership positions at Google, Microsoft, AT&T, UBS, Citicorp, Accenture, Infosys, Michelin, Rakuten Symphony, and more.

RCPIT alumni hold key roles at leading companies and institutions globally. They inspire future engineers through contributions in academics, innovation, and leadership.

Name Designation Location
Anjali Kakkad (Patel) Technical Project Manager, Google Mountain View, USA
Vediya Raghuvanshi Sr. Data Engineer, Michelin Pune, India
Sandip Thakare Assistant Vice President, UBS Poland
Rahul Kankriya Head – Cloud Engineering, Rakuten Symphony Germany
Nirmal Bhandari Sr. Telecom Consultant, AT&T USA
Rakesh Kumar Singh 5G/6G Specialist, Nokia India
Soniya Londhe Vice President, Barclays Pune, India
Hitesh Patil Salesforce Developer, TCS Pune, India
Pushkar Gujarathi Data Analyst, Accenture India

Our alumni are making a mark in more than 30+ countries across diverse sectors such as technology, engineering, finance, education, research, entrepreneurship, and public service.

Region Alumni Count
Asia (Incl. India) 9000+
North America 700+
Europe 500+
Australia 200+
South America 100+
Africa 50+

Professor of Practice (PoP) Initiative

Under the AICTE PoP framework, we invite distinguished alumni and industry professionals to contribute through lectures, project mentorship, workshops, and curriculum inputs.

Notable PoP Speakers Include:

Name Organization Role at RCPIT
Sandip Thakare UBS, Poland FinTech Mentor & PoP Speaker
Dr. Ritesh Sonawane Mastek, Mumbai Cloud Security Sessions
Vediya Raghuvanshi Michelin, Pune Data Engineering Expert Talks
Sunanda Khargharia UBS, Pune Project Management Trainer

They contribute through:

  • Technical sessions & domain-specific workshops
  • Project evaluations and industry case studies
  • Career mentoring and skill-building bootcamps
  • Each delivering up to 40 sessions and mentoring students directly

Alumni Meets & Chapter Events

Alumni Meet 2.0 (June 2024) was a grand success with over 200+ participants across 20 batches. Our new Alumni Association was formally inaugurated with elected members from top global companies including TCS, UBS, KPMG, and Capgemini.

Mentorship & Career Support

Our alumni continue to shape the next generation of engineers through:

  • Mock interviews & resume writing
  • GATE, GRE, and MPSC preparation sessions
  • Higher education & study abroad mentoring
  • Start-up coaching and investor connects
  • Project and internship opportunities

Alumni Success Stories

Our alumni are making global impact:

  • Nirmal Bhandari, Sr. Telecom Professional, AT&T (USA)
  • Soniya Londhe, Vice President, Barclays, Pune
  • Avinash Pawar, AVP, Citicorp
  • Rakesh Kumar Singh, Nokia (5G/6G Specialist)
  • Rahul Kankriya, Head of Cloud Engineering, Rakuten Symphony, Germany

"RCPIT transformed me, gave me wings to fly." – Rahul Kankriya

"Every success story began with one step – ours began here." – Nirmal Bhandari

Global Alumni Chapters

We are building city-wise and country-wise chapters to foster local alumni engagement, promote knowledge exchange, and support institute initiatives.

Key Outcomes of Alumni Engagement

  • Enhanced placement preparation via real-world exposure
  • Strong global networking opportunities for international higher studies and career
  • Launch of domain-specific training programs (e.g., Data Engineering, Cybersecurity)
  • Real-time feedback for academic improvements
  • Greater alumni involvement in CSR and scholarship initiatives

Connect, Contribute, Celebrate

RCPIT Alumni Affairs invites every graduate to stay connected, give back to the community, and continue growing with their alma mater. Whether through PoP, mentoring, CSR, or academic input – every effort strengthens the RCPIT ecosystem.

For more information visit www.alumni.rcpit.ac.in