In talks with Vidya Bharati alumni and IT Consultant from Tamil Nadu- Mr. N.V.Kannan

Mr. N.V.Kannan is an alumnus of Smt. Kasturba Nimchand Shah P. Muthyalu Chetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The avid social worker is presently working as an IT Consultant in a leading software company. A short extract of his interview with Vidya Bharati Purv Chatra Parishad has been given below:
 

Interviewer : Can you kindly tell us something about academic and professional background?

Mr. N.V.Kannan :  I completed my 10th in 1995 from Smt. Kasturba Nimchand Shah P. Muthyalu Chetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu and did my 11th and 12th from Alagappa Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai.  I went on to do my graduation in Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) from Agurchand Manmull Jain College, Chennai and Master in Computer Applications from Madras University ( 2003 ).

After completing my studies, I got into the IT industry as an ‘Corporate Trainer and then as an  IT Analyst. Currently I am working as an IT Consultant in one of the leading software service-based organizations in India

Interviewer : Have you been associated with any kind of social service? If so, please share the details.

Mr. N.V.Kannan :  Yes, I have been doing social service for more than 15 years now. The alumni of  Vivekananda Vidyalaya has formed a registered charitable organization named - ‘Sushaanthi Seva Charitable Trust’, of which I am a member. This organisation is associated with several forms of social work, such as :

• Conducting extra classes for X std students on core subjects such as Mathematics, Science. 

• Talent display contests and events in schools (especially rural schools) to encourage children 

• Tree plantation drives 

• Career Guidance Program, Motivation and Career Counselling sessions for students etc.

Interviewer :  How did Vidya Bharati impact your life?

Mr. N.V.Kannan :  My school definitely has had a huge positive impact on my life. It has taught me the importance of social service in one’s life and later on through the charitable organization it paved the way for me  to understand, learn and explore various schools along with the team and extended our service to them. It really makes me happy to be able to guide and help the students.

Interviewer :  Would you like to give any message to the  Vidya Bharati students?

Mr. N.V.Kannan :  I would like to give the following message to all Vidya Bharati students -  be disciplined in your academics and participate in as many curricular activities as possible. This will give you experience and make you ready for your future. 

After completing schooling, keep in touch with your respective school teachers and school friends. Register yourself in the school Alumni forum as well as the Vidya Bharati Alumni portal which will help you to stay connected with your school teachers, friends and Vidya Bharti as a whole.

Also plan and start contributing towards society, no matter how small. It can potentially bring lots of positive experiences  and self-satisfaction. At the same time, you could share your experience, thoughts and views with the broader community, which could motivate them to join hands with you.

Interviewer : In what ways are you connected with your school?

Mr. N.V.Kannan :  Along with the Charity organisation, I am in regular touch with my school and teachers. When required, I conduct events , competitions and motivation sessions in the school. Furthermore during natural calamities and crisis situations, our school would be the hub for collecting the things which would be needed for the affected areas. We as a team, collect the necessary things as well as go and distribute them in the affected area or hand it over to school for their holistic collection and distribution through “Seva Bharathi.”

Vidya Bharti Purv Chatra Parishad thanks Mr. Kannan for  taking out time and sharing his story with the Vidya Bharati alumni community.

If you are a Vidya Bharati alumni and would like to share your experiences , kindly email us your contact details to info@vidyabharatialumni.org and we will contact you.