Sunday, 26 April 2026 · Frankfurt

CareerBridge
Frankfurt 2026

A community-driven seva initiative to help people find their professional footing in Germany.

Organised & supported by   Seva Europe  ·  VHP  ·  Brizz  ·  ViConnect  ·  HM Europe  ·  TVG  ·  Bihar Fraternity
30+
Industry Experts
10+
Leaders on Stage
120
Clinic Slots
200+
Attendees
Full day schedule

What to expect on the day

Morning Sessions — Single Hall, All Attendees
10:30 – 13:00
10:30
Doors open — registration & welcome
Collect your name badge · grab a chai · sign up for a 1-on-1 clinic slot
10:45 – 11:00
Welcome & orientation
CareerBridge Organising Team
How the day works · what to expect · how to book your clinic slot
15 min
11:00 – 11:50
Keynote — Germany job market, success strategies & AI impact
Hari Takella · TCS
How hiring works in Germany · what employers look for · AI impact on jobs & job search · strategies that work
45 min incl. Q&A
11:50 – 12:10
CV masterclass — Lebenslauf format & live examples
Dr.-Ing. RamGopal Balijepalli · Hitachi Energy
What a German CV looks like · what to include · what to remove · live before-and-after examples
20 min incl. Q&A
12:10 – 12:25
CV for Germany — ATS, keywords & AI tools
Harish Donthi Chidroop
Why CVs get rejected before anyone reads them · how to fix it · using AI to tailor your CV
15 min incl. Q&A
12:25 – 13:00
Job search in Germany — LinkedIn, Xing, portals & hidden market
Rohit Batra · Schneider eStar
Where to find jobs · how to use LinkedIn in Germany · the hidden market · direct outreach that works
35 min incl. Q&A
Lunch & Networking
13:00 – 14:00
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch & open networking
Lunch available at nominal cost · chat with professionals · sign up for a clinic slot before 15:00
Afternoon Session — Single Hall, All Attendees
14:00 – 17:00
14:00 – 14:50
Interview masterclass — German interviews, STAR method, salary & language
Sachin Belvadi · Alstom
How German interviews work · how to answer questions · salary negotiation · language tips · all sectors welcome
50 min incl. Q&A
14:50 – 15:00
Short break — clinic tables set up
15:00 – 17:00
1-on-1 career clinics — 20-min personal sessions with industry experts
All sector tables running in parallel · 20-min pre-booked slots · find your table number below
120 min · 6 slots per expert
⚠️ Sign up at the registration counter before 15:00 — first come, first served.
Slots are limited. Find your sector and table number in the expert list below. Register at the registration desk on arrival — do not wait until 15:00.
1-on-1 career clinics

Meet your guidance counsellors

Find your sector in the table below, note your table number, and sign up at the registration desk. Each session is 20 minutes — bring your CV and your most specific question.

# Sector Expert Role / Organisation
1IT — Banking & Capital MarketsMandakini KwatraSenior BA / Product Owner
2IT — SAP / ERP & CloudRasool ShaikSAP Cloud Architect, Accenture
3IT — Software EngineeringKrishna MotukuriSoftware Engineer
4IT — Software EngineeringManoharan ThambiSoftware Engineer
5IT — Banking, Data & FinanceVasudha VermaRisk Analyst, Morgan Stanley
6IT — AI & Machine LearningTBDTo be confirmed
7IT — General ExpertiseFarhat MirzaIT Expert
8IT — SAP Finance & ControllingHari Krishna KanchumatiBusiness Integration Manager
9Pharma — Regulatory & QADr. Pavan Kumar KallaQA & Regulatory Manager, Masimo
10Pharma — Lab / R&D & AcademicDr. Archana Kaushik YanamandraPostdoctoral Scientist, Heidelberg
11Pharma — Clinical ResearchNeeharika PonnagantiClinical Data Manager, Merz Aesthetics
12Pharma — Biomedical & Clinical BiomarkerRambabu SurabattulaBiomedical Expert, Univ. Medical Center Mainz
13Engineering — AutomotiveBrijesh Singh BishtTechnical Specialist, Automotive
14Engineering — Automotive & MechanicalDilip Rao RachuriSenior PM, Capgemini Engineering
15Engineering — Mechanical & ElectricalDr.-Ing. RamGopal BalijepalliSenior R&D Engineer, Hitachi Energy
15Engineering — Material ScienceDr.-Ing. RamGopal BalijepalliSenior R&D Engineer, Hitachi Energy
15University / Research — PhD & PostdocDr.-Ing. RamGopal BalijepalliSenior R&D Engineer, Hitachi Energy
16Engineering — ChemicalSuman NarayanBD & Project Manager
10University / Research — Lab & PostdocDr. Archana Kaushik YanamandraPostdoctoral Scientist, Heidelberg
17General — HR, Logistics & InsuranceVamshi Krishna Dumpala SaiDeutsche Post
18General — Finance & AccountingVani KapoorInternal Auditor, Dauch Corp
19General — Peer Mentor (OC Journey)Siddarth RFinance & Accounting
20Healthcare / NursingSuresh Babu GuvvalaNursing Recruiter
21Alternative Careers — Admin & Office RolesSneha KorviFinancial Analyst, Air Canada Cargo
22IT — General Expertise (Backup)Lakshmi Kalyan SunkuIT Expert
23IT — General Expertise (Backup)Suresh MagantiIT Expert
24IT — General Expertise (Backup)Anjaneyalu ReddyIT Expert
Make the most of your day

How to get the most from today

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Sign up for a clinic slot early

Register at the desk as soon as you arrive — slots are first come, first served and fill up fast.

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Bring your CV

Have a printed or digital copy ready. Your clinic session will be most useful if the expert can review it.

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Prepare one specific question

The more specific your question, the more useful your 20-minute session will be. Write it down beforehand.

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Use the lunch break to network

Professionals and attendees mix during lunch. Introduce yourself — the hidden job market is built on conversations.

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