Apart from the people around him, biographies of great personalities like Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi has been the motivating factor for Aditya Sathe
College of Engineering, Pune has been instrumental in building many students to good leaders. Aditya Sathe is one of those who have made the cut. Taking pitfalls as podium of success and armed with his positive thinking as the best weapon, this Zilla Parishad School lad from the small village of Methi (Ahmedpur) in Latur district of Maharashtra has completed his B.Tech (Computer Engineering) and ventured into the corporate world. Although he liked playing cricket in the fields like any normal kid from a village, he never had to attend any special tuition classes as both his parents were teachers. His father was an assistant professor and mother a primary teacher. Staying away from home to do the engineering course, he built on network of friends. He calls it as ‘a family away from family’ referring to the solid bonding each one has with others. Aditya has experienced a typical village life where people are loving and caring. And his village Methi, where the literacy rate has been rising considerably, has sent many youths to cities to study.
It was a school run by the Zilla Parishad in his native village Methi where Aditya took to books and studied up to Fourth Grade. He then moved to Yeshwant Vidyala in nearby Ahmedpur town to complete his high school, and took admission in the Mahatma Gandhi Mahavidyalaya for higher secondary level. While there, he would go home on weekends as he was more attached to his family, especially the mother. Then came the time for him to move out again to take up the professional course. “Like many of my seniors, I had to leave my village to do higher studies,” said Aditya. And now, with B.Tech (Computer Engineering) under his belt, he is all set to get into the corporate to explore the world. During his school days, he was liked by the teachers for being a studious student. But he was especially fond of his teacher, Hasnabade Sir. “He was more than a mere teacher. He also played the role of a guide, mentor and a very good friend. Kamble Sir too was more of a buddy than a mere teacher,” recalls Aditya. A school topper in both SSC and HSC exams and Science and Maths being his favourite subjects, prompted him to take up engineering. “I did appear for the entrance tests for both Medical and Engineering. I cleared both the entrance tests. But finally I chose to take up engineering and make my career in it.
“I am lucky to get into IDeaS - A SAS company as an Associate Application Engineer. What I liked about the company is they allowed me to go to the office much before the date of joining, so to get to known more about them and the working conditions,” said Aditya.
COEP being one of the top colleges, IT companies throng it to pick freshers when the campus placement starts from the month of August every year. Aditya was not fortunate to get the nod from the first few interviews he appeared for. However, he gained experience and matured making amends on his failures. He blames it on the less time the students got to prepare themselves for the interviews as the time gap between the visiting companies was less. “Yes, I was nervous, as I could not get a breakthrough in my initial interviews. The time between two interviews was just 24 hours, which made things difficult for many of us,” said Aditya.
Of course, any person who faces the campus drive gets nervous. Being confident is the key to success. “I was worried, as I wanted to get a good placement. However, I was confident that I would get through the interview. That confidence kept my morale high. That helped me to better myself with each interview. This confidence was the driving force for me,” he said. “I wish to tell all my juniors, never to lose hope and always think positive,” he added.
Getting into the IDeaS - A SAS company was a major step, and there are much bigger aspirations ahead, and one needs to gain experience to achieve them. “During my college days, I embraced books. Now I will have gain experience to be something in life.
“I am lucky to get into IDeaS - A SAS company as an Associate Application Engineer. What I liked about the company is they allowed me to go to the office much before the date of joining, so to get to known more about them and the working conditions”
There have been many. The most important point comes when you face a battery of questions from the people in the interview room. However, his patience in waiting for the right time has paid off. “I think, patience is the key to sail through the tough times,” said Aditya. My family has always supported me. My friends have always been there for me. My teachers have guided me through my journey. Thanks to my parents, I had the privilege of taking my own decisions about my future. Many role models inspired me to work passionately.
Getting over the first test of life. It was a district hand writing contest wherein Aditya came second. “I was in the IV standard when I was taken by the school for a hand writing contest. And when they called out my name second after the winner, that was the best moment of my life”.
Enjoying life, on everything of life, be it playing cricket or getting ready for exams, is the mantra for Aditya. “Enjoy life as it is. When we are young, everybody tells us to work hard. We should take this in the stride and make the most of it. One has to be a learner in every walk of life and perceive his passion,” he says adding, “I wanted to become a civil servant and at times even fancied to become as scientist. But, today I am an engineer. The reason for this oscillation is that I love all the disciplines and get easily attracted to them.” Apart from people around him, biographies of great personalities like Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi has been the motivating factor for Aditya.
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