Aditya C.

About Aditya C.

Second-Year Civil Engineering Student at IIT MadrasDriven by a strong desire to explore and grow across diverse domains — from management and entrepreneurship to graphic designing and technology. With a solid foundation in graphic designing, I’ve independently designed complete sets of event posters, brochures, and visual assets — combining creativity with communication. Passionate about tech, I’m actively learning C++, Python, and JavaScript to broaden my technical skill set. I\'m also diving into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, aiming to bridge engineering with emerging technologies and with the dream to become a Data scientist As a Manager of Corporate Relations at E-Cell IIT Madras, I work to build partnerships and secure sponsorships for our events — gaining hands-on experience in fundraising, networking, and corporate outreach. This role is fueling my interest in the startup ecosystem and strategic management. I’m always eager to collaborate, learn, and contribute — whether it’s a design sprint, a tech project, or a business pitch.

Experience

1. Corporate Relations Manager

   E-Cell Iit Madras

   May 2025 — Present

   As a Manager in Corporate Relations team at the Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Madras, I led sponsorship outreach and partnership development for E-Summit, the institute’s flagship entrepreneurship festival. I negotiated and secured both monetary and in-kind sponsorships, building strong relationships with leading organizations such as GeeksforGeeks, Kotak Mahindra Bank, AGI Greenpac and Westbridge.I played a key role in closing high-impact deals that directly funded major initiatives like Elevate, Startup Meetup and Pitchfest, enabling startups to gain mentorship, network and funding opportunities.