Rohith Vivek Kamath: Best 50 | India's Most Promising Incoming MBA Students 2025 | Indian Institute of Management Shillong
Rohith Vivek Kamath, hailing from Bengaluru and an MBA student at IIM Shillong, is a curious individual motivated to solve real-world problems. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation from RV College of Engineering where he obtained 9.29 CGPA and ranked 4th in the department. Subsequently he worked as a software developer for 34 months at Epsilon. With a passion for business and reading short stories, Rohith combines intellect with creativity. Outside the classroom, Rohith enjoys sports, including cricket, football and chess. Notable achievements include obtaining International Rank 9 in the International English Olympiad showcasing early excellence in communication. As the Electrical Systems Officer, Rohith played a pivotal role in helping Team Chimera secure 4th place out of 31 national and international teams at the FSEV Concept Challenge. Whether figuring out how things work or taking on new challenges, Rohith brings energy, insights and enthusiasm to every endeavour.
One achievement he is proud of is securing 9.29 CGPA and ranking 4th in his department during engineering while simultaneously holding two leadership roles. As Electrical Systems Officer of Team Chimera, he contributed to his success at the FSEV Concept Challenge and as Vice-President of the International Society of Automation - RVCE chapter, he led initiatives that bridged industry and academia. Balancing academics with leadership taught him discipline, teamwork and time management. These are skills he carries forward with confidence. These experiences shaped his ability to thrive under pressure and lead with purpose.
At Epsilon, a global leader in marketing and technology solutions, he worked as a CMS Developer specializing in . NET-based content management systems like Crownpeak, Sitecore and FirstSpirit. He was part of a 40+ member team responsible for developing and maintaining over 50 websites for a Fortune 200 healthcare organization. His role involved implementing scalable web solutions, ensuring seamless content delivery and collaborating across teams to meet client expectations. This experience sharpened his technical skills and exposed him to large-scale digital operations, cross-functional teamwork across geographies and the importance of precision in high-impact environments.
Rohith's curiosity is central to the way he works. He asks questions to test assumptions and understand a problem before proposing a solution. His technical-club leadership and experience in a multinational organisation have given him a calm, analytical approach as well as respect for diverse perspectives. He adapts quickly to change while staying focused on the work at hand.
Rohith brings engineering and software-development expertise, leadership experience, and an appetite for learning. He can work through technical detail, collaborate across teams, and approach unfamiliar situations with structured thinking. He is also developing the habit of asking better questions, which helps him test assumptions and contribute more thoughtfully in team discussions.
One professional trait that he is actively working on developing is the ability to ask questions, both freely and effectively. He has realized that hesitation often limits learning and that asking the right questions can unlock deeper insights, foster collaboration and drive better decision-making. By using structured thinking and framing thoughtful inquiries, he aims to become more agile in problem-solving and more impactful in team discussions. He believes this skill is essential not just for personal growth, but also for contributing meaningfully in dynamic, knowledge-driven environments.
A defining moment in his journey came about when he noticed a bottleneck in how Braille textbooks were being produced near his home. With only a few individuals manually transcribing content using traditional Braille typewriters, students often faced long delays in receiving their materials. Driven by curiosity and a desire to improve this process, he teamed up with his friends to explore a solution which was also accepted as a graded minor project by one his professors in college. While the team were not able to build a physical device, the team designed an improved workflow and developed supporting software that included cloud storage, automated English-to-Braille conversion and a voice input/output system for easier transcription. This experience taught him how to identify inefficiencies in real-world systems and collaborate to create thoughtful, scalable solutions. It also deepened his commitment to using technology to bridge accessibility gaps and make a tangible impact.
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