Faculty Name : Sonal Sawakar

Department : Master of Business Administration (MBA)

   Assistant Professor
   Dept. of MBA
   GSSSIETW, Mysuru

ORCID ID: 0009-0008-3078-2361
Vidwan Id : https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/571622

Educational Details :

• Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) in Management -2023
• MBA in Marketing from ICFAI University,2010
• B.E (Chemical Engineering) from S.D.M College of Engg and Tech, V.T.U ,2006

Personal Details :

• Date of birth : 20-05-1985
• Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi

Profession Experience :

Teaching Experience:

• Currently working as Assistant Professor at Dept of MBA, GSSSIETW, Mysuru from Sep 2022.
• Worked as Assistant Professor at LN College,Mumbai from Jan 2017 to Sep 2021.
• Worked as lecturer in Bapuji Institute of Engineering and technology , Davangere in Chemical Engineering department from Aug 2006 to May 2008.

Industry Experience:

• Worked as Assistant Manager Supply chain Management cum Management representative for Linit Exports Private Ltd,Mumbai., 2013 to 2015
• Worked as Assistant Manager-Marketing for Omega Promoters,Pune.,2010 to 2013

Administrative Activities:

• Department level NAAC 4th criterion coordinator since Jan2024
• Department level Magazine Coordinator since April 2023
• Department level Website Coordinator since April 2023
• Department level Sports Coordinator since Jan 2023
• Department level NAD Coordinator since Aug 2023
• Department level Timetable Coordinator since Nov 2023
• Department level Student activity coordinator since Feb 2023
• Department level Imprest Cash coordinator since April 2023
• Department level Library Coordinator from Sep 2022 to Sep 2024

Patents:

• Received patent design certificate from the Indian Patent Office under the Ministry of Commerce and Trade.The Patent Design is “IOT Based Footwear for Women’s Security” Design No: 410680-001 dtd-15-03-2024
• Received patent design certificate from the UK Patent Office ,under official government body -The Department of Science,Innovation and Technology.The Patent Design is “AI Based electronic device for collecting customer feedback” Design No: 6371297 dated 25-06-2024

Publications:

• Published a book chapter "Innovation and Design Thinking" bearing ISBN 9789358389272
• Dr. Shashidhar S. Mahantshetti, Ms. Sonal Sawakar and Ms. Priya K co-published paper on Unveiling Brand Affinity through Sustainable Packaging: Understanding Societal, Environmental, and Regulatory Influences in Urban India “Compendium of Papers”, bearing ISBN: 978-93-83302-64-2.
• Dr.S.S.Inamdar,D.Sandhya and R.S.Sonal “Petroleum Fermentation (Synthesis of Single cell Protein using hydrocarbon substrate,N-Paraffin) Asian Jr..of Microbiol.Biotech.Env.Sc.Vol.9,No(1):2007:441-443 © Global Science Publications

Academic Activities:

• Coordinated interactive session “Embracing Rapid Change to Foster Creativity and Adaptability in Business Strategies” on 28th Sep 2024.
• Organized and coordinated Outbound learning program for 2nd semester students at SDMIMD., Mysuru from 24th Sep 2024 to 26th Sep 2024
• Coordinated and assisted during “PRAYAG 2024” COLLEGE fest on 4th Sep 2024
• Organized 5 day workshop on Integrated Digital Marketing Strategies with Advanced Research Methods" was organized for 4th sem MBA students from 8th July 2024 to 12th July 2024.
• Coordinated and assisted graduation ceremony of 2021-2023 batch students on 16th May 2024
• Organized Talk by Dr.Dharma Prasad CEO & Chief Scientist,Prosetta Bioconformatics and Convenor CII-Industry-Institute Interaction & Higher Education panel on 12th Sep 2023
• Organized Technical Talk on "Role of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Finance" by Dr.Navin Patel,Convenor-CII,Mysuru IT and ITES Panel and Associate Vice-President ,Infosys Limited,Mysuru on 19th Aug 2024Assisted and coordinated the POSH 2023 conference
• Organized Digital Marketing Certification programme for IV semester students in July 2023
• Coordinated and assisted during “PRAYAG 2023” fest on 12th July 2023
• Organized and coordinated graduation day ceremony of the 2020-2022 batch students
• Organized Panel Discussions on 31st May 2023,the discussion was held by Ms.Supriya Salian-Managing Director,Plansee India High Performance Motors Pvt.Ltd and Ms.Savita Mallappa-Director- rProcess Outsourcing along with Dr.Dharma Prasad CEO & Chief Scientist,Prosetta Bioconformatics and Convenor CII-Industry-Institute Interaction & Higher Education panel
• Coordinated students participation in national quiz, youth day competition, Rotary quiz and national level management fest.
• Assisted in organizing National conference Transforming Business Management and Disruptive Technologies : Sustainability, Strategies and Challenges. NCTBMDT 2023 on 24th Feb 2023
• Organized and coordinated 5 day induction program for the first year students of 2022-2024 batch from 12th Feb 2023 to 16th Feb 2023

Faculty Development Activities/Seminars:

• Attended “One week National Hands on-FDP on Writing Effective Literature Review and Reference Management using Zotero Software” conducted by IIRA ,Mumbai from 16th Aug 2024 to 22nd Aug 2024
• 5 day Webinar in Revolutioning Tomorrow: Impact of Emerging technologies: conducted by RV Institute of Management from 12th dec 2023 to 16th Dec 2023
• Attended FDP at SDMIMD on advanced pedagogical tools in various specializations related to management education programs on 30th Oct 2023 and 31st Oct 2023
• Attended workshop on Digital Marketing conducted by RIDM in association with GSSSIETW,Mysuru from 20th July 2023 to 28th July 2023
• Attended MDP conducted by SDMIMD,Mysuru on SIX thinking Hats on 26th May 2023
• Attended AICTE-VTU joint Teachers Training Program on "Fundamentals of Data Science and Analytics from 05-06-2023 to 09-06-2023
• Online FDP on "A step by Step guide to write a Good Research Paper"conducted by research Foundation of India from 20-12-2022 to 29-12-2022
• Attended Webinar on “Overview of Securities Market and Career Growth “ , organized by BSE Investors Protection Fund,on 22nd July 2021.
• Attended Webinar on “Mentoring students in Today’s time” organized by Nagindas Khandwala College of Commerce,Arts and Management on 21st Aug 2020.
• Attended Webinar on “Steering Hei’s in the wake of Covid-19,The Way ahead for Academia.

Focus Areas for the growth of Department and Institution

Promote interdisciplinary programs that blend management with technology to address real-world challenges. Enhance collaboration with industry by offering internships, live projects, and establishing advisory boards, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant to emerging trends such as AI, digital transformation, and sustainability. Arears for the growth of Department and Institution