Achievements & Success Stories
Celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our distinguished alumni
Pride of JGEC
Our alumni have made significant contributions across industries, from technology and healthcare to manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Their achievements reflect the excellent education and values instilled at Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College. Here are some of their inspiring stories.
Rajesh Kumar
CEO & Founder
Rajesh Kumar
CEO & Founder, Tech Innovations Pvt Ltd
Rajesh founded Tech Innovations in 2005 and has grown it into a multinational company with over 5000 employees. His journey from a small-town boy to a tech mogul is an inspiration to many.
Key Achievements:
- Forbes 40 Under 40 (2015)
- Entrepreneur of the Year - CII (2018)
- Patent holder - 15+ technology patents
JGEC taught me that with determination and hard work, any dream is achievable. The foundation laid here has been instrumental in my success.
Dr. Priya Sharma
Director
Dr. Priya Sharma
Director, Engineering Research Institute
Dr. Priya is a renowned researcher in renewable energy systems. She has published over 50 research papers and holds 8 patents in solar energy technology.
Key Achievements:
- National Science Award (2020)
- Women in STEM Leadership Award (2019)
- UNESCO Recognition for Clean Energy Research
The rigorous academic environment at JGEC prepared me for the challenges of research. I'm proud to be an alumna.
Amit Patel
Founder & CTO
Amit Patel
Founder & CTO, StartupHub Ventures
Amit is a serial entrepreneur who has founded three successful startups. His current venture, StartupHub, has helped launch over 200 startups across India.
Key Achievements:
- Top 30 Under 30 - Business Today (2018)
- Best Startup Mentor Award (2021)
- Raised $50M in venture funding
The entrepreneurial spirit I developed during my time at JGEC gave me the courage to take risks and innovate.
Sunita Devi
Vice President
Sunita Devi
Vice President, Global Tech Solutions
Sunita broke barriers in the male-dominated manufacturing industry to become one of the youngest VPs at Global Tech Solutions.
Key Achievements:
- Women in Manufacturing Award (2017)
- Industry Excellence Award - FICCI (2019)
- Mentored 100+ women engineers
JGEC gave me the confidence to compete in a challenging industry. The college shaped my character and determination.
Dr. Vikram Singh
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Vikram Singh
Chief Medical Officer, MedTech Innovations
Dr. Vikram transitioned from electronics to healthcare technology, revolutionizing medical devices in India.
Key Achievements:
- Healthcare Innovation Award (2020)
- Patent holder - Medical devices
- TED Speaker on HealthTech
The multidisciplinary approach at JGEC helped me see connections between engineering and healthcare that others missed.
Ananya Roy
Senior Director
Ananya Roy
Senior Director, Amazon Web Services
Ananya leads cloud infrastructure teams at AWS, managing products used by millions of customers worldwide.
Key Achievements:
- AWS Leadership Award (2022)
- Women in Cloud Computing (2021)
- Speaker at re:Invent 2023
The problem-solving skills I learned at JGEC are something I use every day at one of the world's biggest tech companies.