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Alumni Mentors Department of ECE, SRMIST Vadapalani

Introduction Session organizes a lecture on Cloud Computing

STAFF WRITER alumni mentors was conducted,
focusing on topics such as higher STAFF WRITER
The department of ECE and the studies in selected countries and
Directorate of Alumni Affairs in interview skills, career development, The Role of Cloud Computing
association organised a “Alumni product development and on Digital AdTech Convenor
Mentors Introduction Session” on entrepreneurship, core placements Dr.Shirly Edward A, Associate
28.08.2023, through online mode. and dream offers, industry trends, Prof & Head of Department,
The following Alumni Members and the importance of mentor ship. Department of ECE, SRMIST-
of the department introduced The discussion provided valuable VDP Faculty Coordinator Dr.
themselves and detailed about their insights and guidance for students. Kavitha V P, Assistant Prof(Sr.Gr.),
filed of expertise and how they can Department of ECE, SRMIST-VDP
mentor their juniors. Networking Session: Resource Person-Mr.Saravanan
1. Shankhayan Das Gupta, Batch Following the panel discussion, Jaganathan, Senior Software
Engineer, Zeta Global
- 2013-2017, Bid Manager, a networking session allowed
Growth Operations, Genpact students to connect with alumni Introduction:
2. Yashwant Krishna, Batch - mentors on a one-on-one basis. In today’s data-driven world, Real-time Data Analytics: Platforms:
2014-2018, Solution Engineer Students could ask questions, seek AdTech plays a crucial role in Cloud computing empowers Cloud computing facilitates
II - Clear advice, and discuss their career shaping how businesses connect with AdTech platforms with real- seamless integration among
3. Mohammed Ansari M A, Batch aspirations. their customers. Cloud computing, time data analytics, providing various AdTech platforms. This
- 2016-2020, Senior Software Mentorship Matching: with its scalability, flexibility, and advertisers with valuable insights into interoperability enables advertisers
Engineer, ST Microelectronics, During the event, students were real-time capabilities, has emerged customer behavior, preferences, and to streamline workflows, eliminate
Singapore provided with mentorship matching as a driving force behind the engagement patterns. Mr. Saravanan data silos, and optimize campaign
4. Nishta Jethi, Batch - 2017-2021, forms to express their preferences evolution of AdTech. Mr. Saravanan emphasizes that this data-driven performance. Mr. Saravanan
Data Management Coordinator, for potential mentors. Alumni Jaganathan, a seasoned professional approach allows businesses to highlights the significance of this
Hyundai GLOVIS, Canada, mentors also had the opportunity to at Zeta Global, shares his expertise make informed decisions quickly, integration, as it allows businesses to
5. Krishna Kumar B, Batch - 2017- express their interest in mentoring in this report, shedding light on enabling personalized ad targeting create holistic marketing strategies,
2021, MSc Microelectronics, specific students. the role of cloud computing in and increasing overall campaign enhancing cross-channel ad delivery
University of Liverpool, UK revolutionizing digital advertising. effectiveness. and user experiences.
Dr A Shirly Edward, HOD/ECE, Q&A Session: Cloud Infrastructure and Enhanced Targeting Capabilities: Challenges and Security Concerns:
welcomed the alumni speaker and A question-and-answer session Scalability: Leveraging cloud-based AdTech Despite its numerous benefits,
the gathering and also delivered an provided students with the chance solutions, advertisers can utilize cloud computing in AdTech also
opening speech emphasizing the to ask alumni mentors about their One of the key advantages of advanced targeting capabilities. By presents challenges, particularly
importance of alumni mentorship experiences and seek advice on cloud computing in AdTech is leveraging vast amounts of data concerning data security and
and the objectives of the event.. Mr various career-related topics. the ability to harness scalable stored in the cloud, advertisers privacy. Mr. Saravanan discusses
P Rathinakumar, A.P.(Sr.G.)/ECE infrastructure. Advertisers can can precisely target audiences the importance of robust security
Mr A Dinesh Babu, A.P.(Sr.G.)/ECE Closing Remarks: handle varying workloads and based on demographics, interests, measures and compliance with data
were also present in the meeting. The event concluded with closing accommodate sudden spikes in browsing behavior, and more. Mr. protection regulations to safeguard
This event aimed to connect current remarks from the department traffic during ad campaigns, ensuring Saravanan explains that this hyper- sensitive customer information.
students with alumni mentors, alumni coordinator Mr A Dinesh uninterrupted user experiences. targeting enhances the relevance Conclusion:
providing them with an opportunity Babu, A.P(Sr.G.)/ECE expressing Mr. Saravanan highlights that of advertisements, resulting in
to build valuable professional gratitude to all participants for cloud-based platforms enable improved user engagement and In conclusion, cloud computing
relationships and gain insights into their involvement and encouraging businesses to dynamically allocate has emerged as a game-changer
their respective fields. The event ongoing mentorship connections. resources, optimizing ad delivery conversion rates. in the realm of digital advertising
featured several activities and Follow-Up: and cost-effectiveness. Seamless Integration of AdTech technology.
discussions to facilitate networking
and mentorship connections. After the event, students were
mentors they had connected with. SRMIST Vadapalani Students visit ICF, Chennai
Alumni mentors were invited to encouraged to follow up with alumni
introduce themselves, sharing their
educational and career backgrounds, Contact information was shared, STAFF WRITER
as well as their areas of expertise. and students were reminded of
This allowed students to identify the importance of maintaining On 8th September, the students
potential mentors with aligned these valuable connections. The from the ECE department of
interests and goals. overall program was arranged and
coordinated by faculty coordinator SRMIST Vadapalani had the
Panel Discussion: Mr P Rathinakumar, A.P.(Sr.G.)/ privilege of visiting the Integral
A panel discussion featuring ECE. Coach Factory (ICF) located
in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The
primary purpose of this visit
was to gain insights into the
manufacturing processes,
technological advancements,
and the significance of ICF in production of railway coaches. to detail. ICF produces a wide
the Indian railway industry. 51 The precision and efficiency of range of coaches, including
students of ECE were accompanied the manufacturing processes passenger coaches, metro coaches,
by faculties Dr. Anita Christaline. were impressive. The students and high-speed train coaches
J and Dr. Kabilamani. P for this had a comprehensive view of (Vande Bharat). Students had the
industrial visit.
the production process, starting opportunity to explore different
ICF is renowned for its from the layout design to the types of coaches, each tailored
manufacturing excellence in intricate wiring and assembly. to specific requirements. One
railway coaches. During the It was fascinating to see how of the main highlights was the
visit, the students witnessed raw materials are transformed Coach Museum, which had rich
the state-of-the-art facilities and into fully functional railway history and evolution of railway
modern machinery used in the coaches with meticulous attention coaches in India.