Public Speaking

Having served as a speaker, organizer, and presenter in more than 100 speaking engagements, I've addressed diverse topics and titles for audiences exceeding 15,000. My expertise spans technology, training, event hosting, workplace safety, health and fitness, career guidance, and environmental concerns. Additionally, I've presented 20 technical papers at the National/State level, earning recognition with 12 prestigious awards.

2015 - Till Date - Toastmaster International

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to impromptu questions, and give and receive constructive feedback. Through this regular practice, members are empowered to meet personal and professional communication goals. Founded in 1924, the organization is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado with approximately 270,000 members in more than 14,200 clubs in 148 countries with 270,000+ members in 14,200+ clubs.

Mar 2023 - Won the best speaker award for the maximum number of speeches. 

Since I joined Toastmasters in 2015 till now I have delivered several speeches, conducted several workshops, organized many events, trained many speakers, and Master of Ceremony for many official internal events. 

Audience impact: 2000+ audiences in a variety of events. 

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with its headquarters in New Delhi, India. It is open to school and college students on a voluntary basis as a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, engaged in developing the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens. The Soldier Youth Foundation in India is a voluntary organization that recruits cadets from high schools, higher secondary, colleges, and universities all over India. The cadets are given basic military training in small arms and drill. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course.

For the Collage Battalion served as the Cadet Under Officer (CUO) for the entire college of cadets.

Cadet Under Officer is the top rank conferred cadet in the company and administers the power to control the company under the guidance of ANO and PI staff. CUO reports the strength of the parade to the instructor and ANO whenever class takes place. He continuously analyzes the problems faced by cadets and tries to solve them ASAP. He tries his best to make best use of time and resources for his company. 

Being the leader of his troop he may organise events at the college or city level after getting permission from the competent authority.

Organizer of a National level event that had 1000+ participants where Army Deputy General JJ Singh was the host for the event.

Only parting the training to cadets is not only motive but to carry out the best in a cadet in his tenure to develop leadership skills and officer-like qualities.

Audience impact: 3000+

2004-2006 - National/State level Paper presentation

I have done various projects on various topics in Science and Technology related to the engineering field of study.  As a result of the research and testing with the help of the Ph.D. professors, I have written various articles internally and externally. As a result had the opportunity to present my work at 20 National/State level technical papers on the subjects Alternate fuel, Health and safety in Industries, Design, and Engineering titles. This technical project and paper presentation have fetched me 12 awards for the presentation. 

Audience Impact: 5000+ audience in different colleges across the nation.

2010 - Corporate Trainer

As part of Tata Consultancy Services, I had the opportunity to train a team of mainframe programmers on the projects through a program called Initial Learning Program (ILP). I have had the opportunity to train over 1000+ members. I have got the award for training the maximum number of trainees in the time frame of 3 months.

Audience Impact: 1000+ Trainees

2006 - Career Guidance Trainer

As a Freelancer, Conducted Career Guidance for school students as a paid trainer and unpaid volunteer for Higher education options, Exam preparation tips, Health and Wellness, Career opportunities, Entrepreneurship and time management. Conducted several of the sessions for various schools as a weekend training program. This includes government schools, government-aided schools, including my very own school where I have studied myself.

Audience impact: 1000+ students have been benefited from the training session

2006-2013 - Arts and Photography - Hobby/Leisure

As an artist myself I am interested in painting, sketches, and photography. I have received several awards, and conducted art exhibitions, my artwork has been featured in internal magazines and newsletters. I have conducted classes for the primary grade students on painting skills. 

Part of the Chennai Photography Club (CPC) Which is a self-volunteered organization. I have conducted several sessions on photography techniques and tips. Conducted photo walks and participated as well. 

I have presented my photography in various competitions and displayed in exhibitions and received best photography awards.

Audience impact: 1000+ Audiances. 

2009 - Corporate Social Responsibility - Sustainability

As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility at Cognizant Technology Solution company. Conducted several training on environmental awareness and how to grow trees and nurture them. Also takes sessions on how to keep a home garden. Hosted several weekend programs on nursery maintenance. Educated about the Sustainability and use of clean energy to reduce the carbon footprint. 

Conducted various plantation drives, and training events, as host for schools, colleges, etc.

My work has been published in the various internal and external magazines. 

I have received direct recognition from the CEO of the company for the work I have done in the sustainability area. 

Audience impact: 1000+

2006 - Till Date - Professional Speaker

As part of the day-to-day job I had several internal events I have hosted customers, conducted internal events as an event host, and presented various presentations with various customers who I have worked with. I have hosted several internal corporate events which include internal and customer events. 

I have acquired Amazon Certified Speaker Associate certification as part of my stint at Amazon Web Services in 2023. This is a certification that helps the participants gain knowledge on how the be a speaker governing the corporate regulations. 

Audience impact: 1000+