An Alumni Interaction Session was conducted by Ms. Amruta Mailcontractor, Educator & Corporate Trainer from 2008-10 batch on 20 th December 2025 at KLS IMER. The topic of the session was “Introducing Artificial Intelligence for MBA professionals: A strategic approach”

Ms. Amruta Mailcontractor, is passionate about unlocking human potential. Her mission is to bridge the gap between soft skills and the hard skills of the future, creating adaptable, insightful, and cohesive professionals. She designs and delivers transformative training programs in personality development and team building for corporates. As a freelance faculty member for multiple institutes, she channelizes her deep passion for teaching and learning into the classroom. She possesses a structured, analytical understanding of business. This is uniquely complemented by a keen intellectual curiosity about Artificial Intelligence and Data Dynamics. She continuously explores how these technological frontiers are reshaping professional landscapes and human interactions. Her blend of finance acumen, passion for human behavior, and interest in AI allows her to connect with diverse audiences from students to seasoned executives and prepare them for an evolving world.

Ms. Amruta Mailcontractor, spoke that rather than viewing AI as a purely technical tool, MBA professionals should understand it as a driver of competitive advantage, efficiency, and innovation. The strategic introduction involved building AI literacy—covering data analytics, machine learning basics, and ethical considerations so that the managers can make informed decisions without needing deep coding expertise. Integrating AI into core business functions such as marketing, finance, operations, and human resources enables data-driven decision- making, predictive insights, and process automation. She emphasized that managers must foster a culture of experimentation, cross-functional collaboration, and responsible AI use. By linking AI initiatives to organizational strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation, MBA professionals can effectively leverage AI to enhance performance and sustain growth in a dynamic business environment.

The session was highly interactive with students asking and clearing their doubts on AI and the courses required to learn AI.

The session was coordinated by Mr. Rahul Mailcontractor under the guidance and leadership of Dr. Arif Shaikh, director, KLS IMER.