PW IOI Student Success Story: Parv Manglani Secures a ₹5.4 LPA Product & AI Engineer Role with ₹10 Lakh ESOPs
Mishika Gupta13 Aug, 2026
Building a career in technology often begins with gaining the right professional exposure and gradually moving towards stronger opportunities. For Parv Manglani, a PW IOI SOT23 student from Bangalore, this journey progressed through internships before leading to a full-time role in Product and AI.
His professional journey began with an internship as a Business Analyst Trainee at PW IOI, where he received a stipend of ₹8,000. He then gained further experience as an AI Content Intern at Hue Learn, with a stipend of ₹12,000, before taking the next step towards a full-time technology career.
Starting His Career with a Business Analyst Internship
Parv began his professional journey as a Business Analyst Trainee at PW IOI. This internship marked his entry into a professional work environment and gave him an opportunity to gain early industry exposure.
With an ₹8,000 internship stipend, this experience became the first recorded step in his progression towards building a career in the technology and AI space.
Gaining Further Experience Through an AI Content Internship
After his internship at PW IOI, Parv moved on to Hue Learn as an AI Content Intern. His second internship came with a higher stipend of ₹12,000, marking another step forward in his professional journey.
This experience added to his exposure to the growing AI ecosystem and helped him progress towards opportunities in the technology sector.
Moving from Internships to a Full-Time Product & AI Role
Parv’s journey then moved from internship opportunities to a full-time role. He joined Ikshan - AI as a Product and AI Engineer, taking a significant step forward in his professional career.
The transition from internships to a full-time Product and AI engineering role reflects the progression in his career journey and his movement towards a specialised technology role.
Securing ₹5.4 LPA with ₹10 Lakh ESOPs
Parv’s career progression culminated in a full-time opportunity at Ikshan - AI as a Product and AI Engineer.
His current career outcome includes:
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Role: Product and AI Engineer
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Company: Ikshan - AI
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Employment Type: Full-time
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Salary: ₹5.4 LPA
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ESOPs: ₹10 lakh
Moving from an ₹8,000 internship at PW IOI to a full-time ₹5.4 LPA role with ₹10 lakh ESOPs highlights a clear progression in Parv’s professional journey.
Why Parv Chose PW IOI to Start His Career Journey
PW IOI’s focus on practical learning, mentorship and industry exposure supports students in developing skills relevant to the workplace.
Key aspects of the PW IOI learning experience include:
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Mentorship: Guidance from professionals from IITs, IIMs and leading organisations.
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Hands-On Learning: Practical learning designed around real-world industry requirements.
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Industry Professionals: Exposure to experienced professionals and industry-led learning.
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Paid Internships: Opportunities to gain professional experience through paid internships.
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Placement Assistance: Career support to help students move towards relevant internship and job opportunities.
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Industry Partnerships: Exposure to industry ecosystems through partnerships with organisations such as AWS and Deloitte.
Parv’s journey shows that building a career in technology is a gradual process of learning, gaining experience, and taking on new opportunities. His experience with PW IOI highlights the value of early industry exposure and career-focused learning. With the right guidance, practical opportunities, and continuous skill development, students can take meaningful steps towards building careers in emerging fields such as AI and technology.
