Portfolio Building & Optimization for Students with Harika Vavilapalli

Your portfolio is the first thing recruiters and founders look at. Most students have one that hurts their chances without them knowing it.

I'm a 21-year-old CSE student, Program Manager, and LinkedIn creator. I've been through exactly what you're facing. I'll help you build or fix your portfolio so it actually gets you opportunities.

What we'll cover in the session:

• Auditing what you have - what's working, what's killing your chances

• How to present projects even if you think you "haven't built anything impressive"

• How to use AI tools to write sharper project descriptions and case studies

• LinkedIn profile optimisation - headline, about section, featured section • Resume alignment - making your portfolio and resume tell the same story

• How to position yourself as a PM, developer, or builder (not just "a student")

Who this is for: CSE/IT students in 2nd, 3rd, or final year preparing for internships, placements, or their first job - especially if you feel like you don't have "enough" to show.

What you'll leave with: A clear, actionable list of changes to make - and the confidence that your portfolio now works for you, not against you.