Technical Talk for the Civil Engineering students on account of ‘Techno Week’ by ACCE

Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (ACCE) in collaboration with Ultratech Cement facilitated a technical talk on account of ‘Techno Week’. The eminent resource persons were Er. Ujwal D'Souza, Director O&A Marian Projects Pvt. Ltd., Managing Partner-Marian Infrastructures and Er. Eknath Dhankery, Structural Consultant, Sigma Civil and Structural Consultants.

Er. Ujwal D'Souza emphasized on the installation, operation, and monitoring of the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Public health systems) services in buildings, which form the technical services provided to the high rise buildings to ensure the safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly operation. He also discussed on the evolution of security systems in high rise buildings. He spoke about building automation system, which is a computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the building's safety and security.

Er. Eknath Dhankery, in his talk, educated the students about the earth retaining structures which included Gravity walls, Cantilever walls, Counterfort retaining wall, Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (MSE Walls), and sheet pile wall, suitability of constructing the earth retaining structures and common modes of failure in earth retaining structures.

Er. Ayyub, representative of ACCE, Mangalore Chapter was also present during the talk. The students of the 2nd year Civil Engineering got benefitted through the session.

ECE Students participated in DrishTI Online Contest

DrishTI is an initiative by Texas Instruments (TI) India University Program to complement the curriculum based learning with application oriented concepts relevant to the Industry. DrishTI online contest provides a competitive edge to learn, analyse and apply theoretical concepts and develop industry-level technology skills. It also provides experiential learning where students can solve real-world problems using State-of-the art technical material. DrishTI features a webinar series on analog and embedded technologies from industry experts followed by an online contest where students can test their learning, improve their knowledge and win exciting prizes. More than 500 students of Electronics & Communication Engineering and Information Science Engineering took exam in the following subjects - ANALOGELECTRONICS, MSP430 and DSP. All the eligible participants received E-Certificate and top 3 Winners of this contest received MSP430 Launch pad kit and Certificate from Mr. B S Madhyastha, Former Scientist, Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). ADA, Department of Defence R&D is the nodal agency for the design & development of LCA. HAL is the principal partner in LCA Programme with participation of DRDO & CSIR Laboratories, Public & Private sector industries and academic institutions. Department of ECE received launch pad kits worth 15,000 INR for organizing this contest effectively.

Top 3 winners of DrishTI Online Contest

Abhishek U Score - 17.9	H Ranjith Rao Score - 16.45	John K Thomas Score - 16.25

Alumna interacts with the ECE Students

Ms. Namitha S N, an alumna of Electronics & Communication Engineering (Batch 2012-2016 UG and 2016-2018 PG) visited the campus and interacted with the students.

Ms. Namitha S N is presently working as a Firmware Integration and validation Engineer at UST Global, Bengaluru. She shared her industrial experience and addressed students on how the interview process is carried out. She briefed about the work culture in the company and shared personal experience about her college days.

Campus Recruitment Drive - EverestIMS Technologies India Pvt Ltd.

EverestIMS Technologies India Pvt Ltd. conducted a Pool Campus Recruitment Drive for Computer Science, Information Science and Electronics & Communication Engineering students of 2019 outgoing batch. Mr. Yugandhar, Executive HR along with his team were at the campus to facilitate the recruitment process. A total of 103 students from various colleges participated in the drive. The results are awaited.

Mentor-Mentee System at Sahyadri

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Introduction of Mentor:
GAGAN SHETTY K. is currently working as assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has a teaching experience of 2.5 years and 2 years of industry experience. He pursued B.E in Mechanical Engineering from St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru and M.Tech in Manufacturing Science and Engineering from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.

Introduction of Mentees:
• Mohammed Azmal is from Bantwal. He pursued his high school from SVS High School and Diploma from Government Polytechnic, Bantwal. He has good time management skills and is a good team player with a passion to learn. He aspires to be a successful engineer and also wants to pursue Masters’.
• Jishnu Shanth is from Mangaluru. He pursued his high school from St. Sebastian High School and PUC from St. Raymond PU College, Vamanjoor. He is good at painting and is a passionate dancer. He has performed in Zee Kutumba Awards with actress Anushree. He aspires to be a design engineer in the field of automobile.
• Sujan N.P. is from Mangaluru. He pursued his high school from Sri Ramakrishna High School and PUC from NSAM PU College, Nanthoor. He is a good team player. He aspires to be an entrepreneur.
• Rahul Ramesh Salian is from Mangaluru. He pursued his high school from Sri Mahalingeshawara School and PUC from Govinda Dasa PU College, Mangaluru. He is socially active. He aspires to pursue career in merchant navy.
• Subrahmanya Hegde is from Sirsi. He pursued his high school from Government High School, Uttara Kannada and PUC from MES RN Shetty PU College, Isloor. He is a self-learner and loves singing. He aspires to be a mechanical engineer and wants to work in a MNC.
• Sagar B.M. is from Chickamagaluru. He pursued his high school from Jyothi Vikas High School and PUC from BGS Science PU College, Bantwal. He has good communication skills and his interest lies in designing. He aspires to be a successful design engineer.
• Shashikumar Shivappa Totad is from Sirsi. He pursued his high school from Sri Marikamba School and PUC from Sri Marikamba PU College. He has passion towards photography. He aspires to be a renowned person.
• Abhaya Karthik is from Puttur. He pursued his high school from Vivekananda English Medium School, Puttur and PU from Ambika Padavi Poorva Vidyalaya, Puttur. He is energetic, is a good swimmer and loves to travel. He aspires to work in a MNC.

Tomorrow at Sahyadri

• Arpan 2019
CLOUDS (Computer Legends of the Unified Department @Sahyadri) the student association of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, is organizing ‘Arpan 2019’, which is an initiative to help the needy. On this day, we are going to conclude a series of events conducted with a view to raise funds for donating to orphanages in and around the city. We are very proud to have Ms. Pavithree B Shetty VTU First Rank holder and Gold Medalist in BE, CSE as Chief guest of this prestigious event and she will be felicitated from the department for her achievement.


• NimbusParc & Medpac Systems is visiting Sahyadri to conduct a Pool Campus Recruitment Drive for Computer Science and Information Science & Engineering students of 2019 outgoing batch. The recruitment is for the position of Engineer Trainee.

Nimbusparc Technolab Private Limited is a Private incorporated on 23 February 2011. It is classified as Non-govt Company and is registered at Registrar of Companies, Bangalore. It is involved in Software publishing, consultancy and supply [Software publishing includes production, supply and documentation of ready-made (non-customized) software, operating systems software, business & other applications software, computer games software for all platforms.

Medpac Systems is a product based company started by engineers from IIT's with a vision to create innovative medical and storage products. Medpac Systems is a leading supplier of web based pacs, tele radiology, electronic medical records and radiology work stations.

Scholarship Notification

Online applications are invited for 2nd renewal of Pragati Scholarship Scheme 2016-17 from the students who were granted scholarship for 2016-17 (2nd Year) and presently studying in 3rd year of Engineering.

Documents to be submitted are:
• Promotion certificate of 3rd year in the prescribed proforma
• Tuition fee receipt paid for 3rd year.
Last date for submission of application is 10th April 2019.

Quote for the day

“We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone."
- Orson Welles