Aarush 10.0 – Bridging Academia and Industry

Padre Conceição College of Engineering (PCCE) hosted the 10th edition of its flagship Industry-Institute symposium Aarush 10.0 on the 29th and 30th of August 2024, bringing together students, alumni, industry professionals, and academic leaders for two days of enriching engagement. The event was coordinated by all engineering departments under the banner of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) as a self-driven activity aimed at enhancing industry-academia linkages.

Inaugural Ceremony and MOU Collaborations

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Mrs. Pratima Dhond, Vice President of the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Sanjay Amonkar, Director General of GCCI, as the Guest of Honor. Their presence highlighted the growing collaboration between academia and industry in Goa.

One of the key highlights was the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with several industry partners, including GCCI, Remote Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Drishti Life Saving Pvt. Ltd., and Bodhami. We are deeply grateful to Kapil Dhawan, Col. Austin Colaco, and Damodar Pai Patnekar for facilitating these collaborations, which promise to create more opportunities for student engagement, internships, and innovation.

Keynote Sessions

The symposium featured two high-impact keynote addresses:

  • Mr. Shashank Joshi, Products and Solutions Leader at Siemens, spoke on “AI with Purpose”, encouraging students to develop technology that creates a positive societal impact.
  • Mr. Chetan Ranpise, Director of Engineering at Turtlemint, delivered insights on “Fintech”, exploring how financial technologies are driving innovation, accessibility, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Department Highlights

Each department hosted a unique set of tech-talks and hands-on workshops, enabling students to learn directly from professionals and alumni working at the forefront of their fields.

Mechanical Engineering
Students had the opportunity to interact with industry professionals from:

  • Indigo Airlines – Disha Wale
  • Tune Chemical Tankers – Sonny Rodrigues
  • Paradeep Phosphates – Aditya Bhattacharjee

Workshops included:

  • Robotics by Team BHP Robotics
  • Fusion 360 by Autodesk
  • 3D Printing by Mr. Pundalik Salkar

 Electronics and Computer Engineering (#EComp)
The department, under the theme “Where Automation Amplifies Potential,” hosted a lineup of alumni who delivered seminars and workshops:

  • Kashmira Sinai Nadkarni, Mandira Nagarsenkar, Shrushti Bhise, and Shubham Bhalerao offered compelling tech-talks.
  • Shubham Bhalerao and Shonal Fernandes conducted workshops that provided students with practical, hands-on exposure to cutting-edge tools and systems.

💻 Information Technology (#IT)
Carrying the banner “Driven by Information, Powered by Technology,” the IT department welcomed industry experts and alumni:

  • Speakers included Ashwani Rawat, Amarsh Chaturvedi, Harshal Talaulikar, Durgadas Kamath, Mayur Mahambrey, and Saanya Fal Dessai.
  • BE-IT students Ashlesha Vajandar and R. Varsha conducted a well-received workshop on “GIT Essentials” for junior students, enhancing their practical version control skills.

Computer Engineering (#ComputerEngineering)
Under the theme “Digitizing, Optimizing, Revolutionizing,” the department delivered a stellar set of sessions:

  • Industry insights were shared by Anay Kamat, Tanay PrabhuDesai, Vijay Desai, Melitta Pacheco, and Artimizia Dias.
  • Engaging workshops were led by Gourish Bhat, Akshay Naik, Snehal Naik, Mohit Palyekar, Devesh Harji, Alston Dias, Shriram Parab, and Neeraj Yadav, covering technologies from AI and cybersecurity to DevOps and embedded systems.

Outcomes and Impact

  • Students gained practical skills in robotics, 3D printing, CAD, software engineering, automation, and version control systems.
  • The event facilitated meaningful networking opportunities with alumni and industry professionals.
  • Students developed a deeper understanding of career pathways, industry expectations, and emerging technologies.
  • Aarush promoted interdisciplinary collaboration, helping students become more adaptable and innovation-driven.

 

Conclusion

Aarush 10.0 served as a dynamic platform where knowledge met experience. The two-day event not only highlighted PCCE’s ongoing commitment to preparing industry-ready engineers but also showcased the power of collaborative learning, alumni engagement, and technological foresight. With every edition, Aarush continues to inspire students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application—nurturing the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.