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Landing Your First Job in AI/ML

In this exclusive webinar, you’ll hear directly from an upGrad alumnus who successfully secured AI/ML role. They’ll share their journey, practical tips, and insider strategies on how to stand out in a competitive market. You’ll also get industry insights into the 2025 AI/ML job landscape, learn the must-have technical and non-technical skills, discover how to craft a portfolio that gets noticed, and master the AI/ML interview process.

Day

23rd August

Time

11:00 am

Duration

60 Mins

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Speaker

Pranjal Mendhekar

Vice President - GenAI/ML Risk

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Pranjal Mendhekar

Vice President - GenAI/ML Risk

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Currently Pranjal Mendheker is serving as Vice President, GenAI/ML Risk at BNY Mellon. He is aligned with the banking sector, improvising financial outlook on a global level by building robust Generative AI risk management frameworks. He specializes in identifying pain points and model failure scenarios which tend to be non-conservative for the business. At present, he is spearheading the AI / ML risk at the Bank of New York.

Who Should Attend?

Who is this Masterclass for?

Final year UG students

Fresh graduates

Early-career IT professionals

IIITB DS & ML program aspirants

Seasoned AI/ML Pros

What will you learn from this

Agenda of the session

The AI/ML Job Market in 2025

Core Skills You Must Have

Building Your Portfolio

Nailing the AI/ML Interview

upGrad Alumni Journey

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FAQs

1. Is a career in AI and ML a good choice?

Absolutely! AI and ML are revolutionizing industries worldwide, making careers in these fields highly rewarding and impactful. Professionals work with cutting-edge technologies and global brands, driving innovation in predictive analytics, autonomous systems, and generative AI.

2. What is the average salary for professionals in AI and ML?


Average Machine Learning Engineer Salary in India: INR 10L/year

  • Entry-Level: INR 4-10/year
  • Early Career: INR 5-11/year
  • Mid-Career: INR 8-18/year
  • Experienced: INR 15-21/year

3. How long does it take to complete the program?

The Executive Diploma in Machine Learning and AI from IIIT Bangalore typically takes 12 months. It balances theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, ideal for working professionals seeking to upskill quickly.

4. Can I ask questions during the session?

Absolutely. There will be a live Q&A with Pranjal Mendhekar where you can ask your questions in real-time.

5. Is this Demo Class free?

Yes, this session is free for all participants. Just register to save your spot.