Tech Talk: Maximizing Your Engineering Journey: Embracing AI, Existing Curriculum & Beyond for the future
Date: 29th August 2024 Time & venue: 11.00-12.30pm at L24
Resource person: Mr. Anay Kamat, Lead Software Consultant, Equal Experts
Audience: SE A2 Computer Engineering students
On 29th August, PCCE (Padre Conceição College of Engineering) hosted a tech talk as part of the Aarush 10.0 series. The event, titled “Maximizing Your Engineering Life,” was an insightful session aimed at empowering engineering students to make the most of their academic journey and prepare for their future careers.
The guest speaker for the event was Mr. Anay Kamat, from Equal Experts an accomplished software solution architect of 18 years of experience.
Highlights of the Talk:
Mr. Anay Kamat captivated the audience with his engaging presentation, which was centered around three major points crucial for engineering students:
* Understanding the Design Paradigm: Mr. Kamat emphasized the importance of understanding various design paradigms in software development. He encouraged students to explore different paradigms and understand their applications to enhance their problem-solving skills.
* Writing Readable and Maintainable Code: A significant part of Mr. Kamat’s talk focused on the quality of code. He highlighted a famous quote by Martin Fowler: “Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand.” Mr. Kamat stressed that writing readable and maintainable code is essential for long-term success in the software industry. He encouraged students to adopt clean coding practices, use meaningful variable names, and document their code properly to ensure it is understandable and easy to maintain by others.
* Maximizing Learning Opportunities: Mr. Kamat also discussed the importance of making the most of the learning opportunities available during college life. He urged students to participate in hackathons, internships, and collaborative projects to gain practical experience. He highlighted that these activities not only enhance technical skills but also help in building a strong professional network, which is crucial for career growth.
* Conclusion: The tech talk was highly appreciated by the attendees, who found Mr. Kamat’s insights both informative and inspiring. His emphasis on practical knowledge, code readability, and active learning resonated well with the audience. The event concluded with a lively Q&A session, where Mr. Kamat addressed various queries from the students, providing them with valuable guidance on how to navigate their engineering careers successfully. Overall, the Aarush 10.0 Tech Talk on “Maximizing Your Engineering Life” was a significant success, leaving a lasting impact on the participants and encouraging them to strive for excellence in their engineering journey.
