The TVSM IEEE VTS SIG Launch event on October 13, 2023, was a success, thanks to the support from various stakeholders. This gathering of Vehicular technology enthusiasts, supported by the IEEE Bangalore Section, provided a platform for networking with industry leaders. Distinguished speakers Dr. Aloknath De, Dr. Navin Kumar, Mr. Sri Chandrasekharan, and Dr. Chengappa, engaged in insightful discussions on IEEE standards, Vehicular Technology Society activities, and presented an informative IEEE Association Case Study at Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Dr Aloknath De – The Chair for IEEE Bangalore Section and formerly CVP and CTO at Samsung gave a brief overview of opportunities with IEEE for Industry Professionals. He talked about the different IEEE societies, communities and councils that might be beneficial for TVSM engineers. He also touched upon the “Young Professionals” and “Women in Engineering” Affinity Groups that might be helpful. The Chair of IEEE Bangalore Section congratulated TVSM for the initiative and promised support with the IEEE activities at TVSM.

Dr Chengappa – Expert with Hewlett Packard Enterprise and also Secretary at the IEEE Bangalore Section explained about the benefits that IEEE associated provided at HP. He explained that they focused on “Data Storage” and conducted several workshops that garnered international participation within HP and helped generate unique solutions. He also talked about specific sessions conducted at HP for the working women through the “Women in Engineering” IEEE affinity group.

Dr Navin Kumar – The Chair for Vehicular Technology Society (VTS), Bangalore and Chairperson and Professor at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore explained about the Vehicular Technology Society activities. He explained that volunteering with IEEE was the best way to achieve professional growth as there were ample opportunities to develop professionally and to network with peers to collaborate and create mutually beneficial solutions.

We express our gratitude to the teams at IEEE Bangalore Section, VTS Bangalore Office, and our esteemed Advisory Board members Harne Sir, Dr. Bernhard Heiming, Dr. V. Kovaichelvan, and Shri N. Jayaram, for their unwavering support.

We eagerly look forward to future collaborations with TVSM IEEE VTS SIG.

If you are interested to join VTS Special interest group, Please feel free to reach us on TVSM.IEEE@tvsmotor.com

Thanks & Warm Regards,

TEAM TVSM IEEE VTS SIG