An Interview with Yashwanth R from team.i

Meet Yashwanth R., a dedicated student at team.i, pursuing his Certificate Program in Event Management. Yashwanth’s eagerness to learn and actively participate has not only boosted his confidence but also sharpened his leadership and communication skills. While he’s not rushing into the workforce, he is keen on exploring freelancing opportunities in event production.

His Story

Hailing from a science background, Yashwanth completed his education in Bangalore before working as a BBMP Marshal. His passion for the event industry has been long standing, and he aims to build his career in this field as conditions normalize. Inspired by his experience with the NCC during college, Yashwanth’s role as a Ward Marshal involves significant responsibilities, which he enthusiastically embraces.

Yashwanth is clear about his career path. He plans to continue his work with the BBMP while completing his graduation. Post-graduation, he envisions working with an event management company and eventually establishing his own event firm.

Balancing Studies and Work

Having joined the BBMP in May, Yashwanth speaks about his role as a Ward Marshal and his journey working towards ensuring a crime free society while working in collaboration with the police.

Working with events has been his passion since his school days, ever since he was a captain and started his journey as an event planner, planning cultural and sporting events and taking on leadership roles. Today, he wants to be a part of the industry and learn more about it in an organised and disciplined manner.

Looking Ahead

Currently, Yashwanth is enthusiastic about freelancing in events while continuing his duties with the BBMP. He looks forward to leveraging his learnings from team.i to organize numerous events in the future. Having attended and worked on 13 different events during his time at team.i, Yashwanth is grateful for the significant industry knowledge and experience he has gained, which has exceeded his expectations.

It was a pleasure speaking with Yashwanth. We wish him the best of luck and success in his future endeavors. If you missed the live session, visit our Instagram Page to watch the recording.