Mr. Sonu Kumar, an alumnus of the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering (SoECE), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), who graduated in 2025, has been selected as Management Trainee (Electronics) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading aerospace and defence public sector enterprise in India.
Mr. Sonu Kumar began his professional career at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) as a trainee. After a year of professional experience, he achieved another significant milestone with his selection at HAL, marking an important step forward in his career.
During his time at SMVDU, Sonu was an active member and founding member of Tarang, the student club known for its technical and extracurricular activities. He played an important role in organising technical events and tech fests at the School of ECE. He was also known for his commitment to encouraging and supporting fellow students during various technical events, contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration on campus.
Apart from his professional accomplishments, Mr. Sonu Kumar has also secured copyright registration for his work related to reservation in trains, jointly pursued with Dr. Vikram Singh. This achievement reflects his interest in addressing issues of public relevance through innovative initiatives.
Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Sonu Kumar thanked the faculty members of the School of ECE and the university for their guidance, encouragement and support throughout his academic journey. He also acknowledged the initiatives undertaken by the Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, which contribute to strengthening the academic environment and supporting students in achieving their professional goals.
Congratulating him on his achievement, Dr. Anil Kumar Bhardwaj, Head of the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, expressed happiness over Sonu’s success and wished him a bright and rewarding future. He appreciated Sonu’s dedication, technical interests and active involvement in student activities, noting that such achievements reflect the potential of SMVDU graduates to contribute to the nation’s technological and industrial development.
The School of ECE and the SMVDU fraternity congratulate Mr. Sonu Kumar on this remarkable achievement and wish him every success in his new role at HAL.