This photo captures a moment after a session on “How to Become a Technopreneur” conducted by me at GLS University. The session aimed to inspire and guide students interested in pursuing a career as a technopreneur.

The students were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the session, asking questions and seeking advice on how to turn their ideas into successful ventures. It was inspiring to see their passion for entrepreneurship and technology, and I felt honored to have the opportunity to guide them on their journey.

The session was a valuable experience for both the students and me, and I left feeling hopeful for the future of technology entrepreneurship. It was an honor to be a part of GLS University and to share my knowledge and experience with the next generation of technopreneurs.

On 28 July, we kickstarted the Alibaba community with an event highlighting the introduction of the Alibaba cloud. We had speakers like Romil Bheda, Suketu Vyas, Sanket Shah, Shyamal Pandya, and the evergreen Prabhjot Bakshi.

I took a session on Security in Alibaba Cloud, where I explained features of Alibaba like Server Guard, WAF, Web Security, and many more. I also highlighted the difference between the security responsibility of Alibaba as a cloud provider and developers.

This photo captures a moment from a meeting with fellow entrepreneurs at Vibrant Gujarat 2017. The group members pictured in the photo are Krinal Mehta, Bhavin Bhavsar, Mitul Dadhania, and myself.

Vibrant Gujarat is a biennial global investor summit held in Gujarat, India, that aims to promote business opportunities in the state. The event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials from around the world to discuss business opportunities and foster collaboration.

In the photo, the group is seen networking and discussing potential business opportunities. The meeting provided an opportunity for fellow entrepreneurs to connect and share their insights and experiences on the challenges and opportunities of running a business.

It was an inspiring experience to be a part of Vibrant Gujarat 2017 and to connect with like-minded individuals in the industry. The event provided me with valuable insights and connections that have helped me grow as an entrepreneur. I am grateful for the opportunity to have attended and look forward to continued growth and success in my entrepreneurial journey.

In the photo, I am seen presenting the memento to Mr. Sjoestroem, who is receiving it with a smile. The moment is captured against the backdrop of the event, with a large audience present to witness the exchange.

The exchange of the memento was a special moment, and I felt proud to have had the opportunity to honor Mr. Sjoestroem for his contributions to the world of technology. It was an exciting event, and I was grateful to have been a part of it.

So when I was invited to LDCE after a long time to have a teacher’s training program talk on Malware Analysis, I was more than happy. I addressed emerging as well as senior faculties who were teaching cyber security to their students and demonstrated various aspects of malware analysis with live demos.

This photo captures a moment from a roundtable discussion on industry expertise for ICT, held at Ganpat University, where Joohi Sinha, Dhruv Gupta, Vir Kacha, Kaushal R. Bhavsar, Ruchit Patel, and Sohan Kalsaria participated.

The discussion focused on updating the syllabus in the fields of Cloud, Mobility, and Big Data to prepare students for the rapidly changing technological landscape. It was heartening to see the University actively engaging with startups and companies to gain their inputs and suggestions on how to update their course curricula.

In the photo, the participants are seen engaged in a healthy discussion, exchanging ideas and sharing their expertise. The startups present were thanked for their participation and for contributing to the advancement of engineering education.

The roundtable discussion was a valuable opportunity to bring together experts from academia and industry to collaborate on shaping the future of engineering. It was inspiring to see the passion and commitment of the participants to prepare the next generation of technologists and innovators.

This photo captures a moment from the Makeathon hardware hackathon, hosted by CIIE in partnership with MakerFest and Intel Education, where Pratikar was a sponsor.

The event brought together over 70 hackers, including students, software engineers, and hardware enthusiasts, for 48 hours of hacking and tinkering. The pristine conference and seminar rooms at CIIE were transformed into electronics labs, complete with cool-looking gadgets, circuit boards, wires, breadboards, LEDs, and a very geeky crowd.

Participants worked on their projects using development boards and kits from Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel Galileo, and others. IoT-based sensors and sensor kits were also available, providing participants with the tools they needed to develop cutting-edge hardware solutions.

As a mentor, I played a key role in bringing together the impressive collection of hardware from various partners for the hackers to hack. The organizers were able to provide a Google Glass, a Microsoft Kinect sensor, a LEAP Motion controller, a NueroSky MindWave headset, a Chromecast dongle, and even a 3D printer, providing a wealth of options for the participants to choose from.

The Makeathon was a great success, with participants deriving “true hacking happiness” from developing cool stuff. The event was a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation, and I was proud to have played a part in supporting the next generation of hardware hackers and innovators.

This photo captures a proud moment for me and my team, Manan Joshi, Snehil Jayswal, and Palak Patel, as we hold our trophies after winning a hackathon. Our team had developed an email open tracking system called “SpyMail,” which allowed users to track whether their emails had been read or not.

In the photo, we are beaming with pride and excitement as we celebrate our victory. It was a great achievement for our team, and we were thrilled to have been recognized for our innovative thinking and hard work.

Winning the hackathon was a great motivator for us, and it inspired us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of technology. We were grateful for the opportunity to showcase our skills and to learn from other talented developers and innovators.

This photo captures a moment from a .NET User Group meeting held in Ahmedabad on 24/4/2010. The group members pictured in the photo are Mahesh Dhola, Jalpesh Vadgama, and Prabhjot Bakshi.

The .NET User Group was a community of like-minded individuals who shared a passion for Microsoft .NET technology. Members gathered to discuss the latest trends, share knowledge, and network with other professionals in the industry.

The meeting provided a platform for members to learn from each other and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.

The .NET User Group played an important role in fostering a community of technology enthusiasts and helping members grow both personally and professionally. It was an honor for Mahesh, Jalpesh, and Prabhjot to be a part of this community, and they looked forward to many more opportunities to learn and connect with other like-minded individuals.

This photo captures a moment from my participation in the “Utkranti” event organized by Mihir Gajrawala and Jayat Arrawatia. The event brought together a group of current and future entrepreneurs to be mentored by successful faculties and mentors in a one-day event held at EDII in Ahmedabad on 26/2/2010.

In the photo, I am seen interacting with other participants, discussing innovative modules of entrepreneurship education. The event was aimed at fostering creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship skills among aspiring entrepreneurs, and I was grateful for the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry.

The “Utkranti” event was a valuable experience for me, and I left feeling inspired and motivated to pursue my entrepreneurial goals. It was an honor to be a part of this event and to learn from some of the most successful mentors in the industry.