Dr. Sridevi Saralaya is currently the Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at St Joseph Engineering College. She has been working in the department of CSE for the past 16 years. She has a total of 25 years of teaching experience. She has obtained her Masters and Doctoral degree from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. She has published numerous papers in National and Internal Journals and Conferences and organized several Faculty development Programs and Conferences. She is a senior member of IEEE and a life member of the Institution of Engineers (IEI), India, and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).

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What is the latest program that you are offering in your institution/department?

“Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML)”

The latest program which we are offering at St Joseph Engineering College under Computer Science and Engineering department is specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML). It has been introduced because of the increase in demand in AI and ML sectors. We are trying our best to add all the courses that would be good for students in the future.

What factors make Computer Science & Engineering the best for the students to opt?

“Technology is part of our future”

Computer Science and Engineering is the most sought after branch by engineering aspirants. However, the recent advancements in this field have created an enormous demand for human resources in industry with specialized skills in thrust areas such Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR) and 3D Printing and Design.

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What best practices in the course you are offering?

“Workshops and Seminars on trending topics in Industry”

Some of the best practices we are offering are:

  • Collaboration with Industry experts.
  • Extra Hands-on Labs for subjects such as Data Science, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Internet of Things (IoT).
  • Industry Certified courses provided on CCNA and Robotics Process Automation (RPA).

What are the valuable insights of the program that you are offering?

“Advanced Artificial Intelligence theory and its application in real-world”

Some of the valuable insights of the Program are:

  • A strong math foundation required for AI/ML is provided by subjects such as Complex Analysis, Probability & Statistical Method, Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus.
  • Object-Oriented Concepts using Python and Java.
  • Basic and advanced Machine learning concepts such as Deep Belief Networks and Ensemble methods with accompanying laboratories.
  • Elective subjects offered such as Fuzzy logic, Social Network Analysis, Augmented Reality, Blockchain Technology, Business Intelligence, Quantum computing, Nature Inspired Computing, and Robotic Process Automation Design and Development.

How did you train yourself to deliver this program?

“By keeping myself updated with the change in technology”

  • Our faculty are constantly upgrading themselves through various Faculty Development Programs, Workshops, Seminars, and MOOCs.
  • The faculty also collaborates with the Industry experts through various MoUs signed by SJEC.

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How do you tend to build an industry connection with this program?

“Syllabus is framed according to the needs of the industry”

As Industry connect is very essential for students to get placed and get acquainted with the work culture, the efforts made in this direction are:

  • The syllabus is framed according to the needs of the industry
  • MoUs have been signed with companies such as CISCO – for Networking, BluePrism for Robotics Process Automation (RPA), Kakunje Software Pvt. Ltd. – for Projects, Internship and Consultancy, Wipro, VMWare, and Infosys – for Training and Placements.

What are the types of projects that the students are working on through this program?

“Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Gaming, and many more”

Students work on projects which involve the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts in various areas such as Health care, Agriculture, Video surveillance, Speech Detection, Online Fraud Detection, Sentiment Analysis, Chatbots, Finance, Autonomous Vehicles, Banking, Gaming, Smart Personal Assistance, etc.