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WEEKLY BUZZ

July 8, 2024 - July 13, 2024

Team Challengers excel in TechX Karnataka

Members of Team Challengers have bagged several prizes in TechX Karnataka conducted in the Comed Kares Innovation Hub, Mangaluru. TechX is one of the biggest events in Karnataka where students from over 191 engineering colleges participate in 6 flagship competitions across 5 zones - Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Mysore, Mangalore and Bangalore. The Mangaluru regional event was conducted on the 6th July, 2024. Team Algovengers have won first place in Code Crafter (software hackathon); Challengers have won first place in CAD Mania (CAD designing); Team FarmHand have won first place and third place in Protoverse (hardware hackathon) and Idea Pitching respectively; Team Black Bull has won second place in Robo One (Robot Racing).

The team members are as follows:
• Team Algovengers: Babith, JS Ninad, Nishanth Moolya and Anudeep KK (CSE, 3rd year) and Shayan Fayaz (ECE, 2nd year)
• Team Challengers: Anup Pai (RA,3rd year) and Amog (RA, 2nd year)
• Team FarmHand: Rohan Balamkar, Ashish Talekar and Shashank HR (RA, 3rd year)
• Team Black Bull: Ranjith Gowda (RA, 1st year)
These students will advance to the Grand Finale of the event scheduled in Bangalore this July.

MBA students participate in STUNA 2024, an NIPM National Conference at Kovalam, Trivandrum

Seventeen MBA students, along with Prof. Padmanabha B, attended the Two-Day STUNA 2024 NIPM National Conference on “Embracing Opportunities in Industry 5.0” at Arts and Craft Village, Kovalam, Trivandrum, on 5th and 6th July, 2024. The conference featured panel discussions on navigating the transition from campus to corporate, aligning academia with industry needs, creating future leaders through cutting-edge perspectives, the influence of AI and emerging technologies on learning dynamics, and unlocking human potential in Industry 5.0.
HR professionals from various industries and young CEOs of start-ups were the resource persons for the panel discussions, providing valuable insights on the opportunities Industry 5.0 offers future HR professionals. MBA students had the opportunity to interact with these HR professionals during the sessions, gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Industry 5.0 for aspiring HR professionals.

Finance Club and Stock Analytica club of MBA Dept. organized a Debate Competition

The Finance Club and Stock Analytica Club of the Dept. of Business Administration collaborated to organize a stimulating debate competition cantered around 'Current Trends in financial markets'. The focal point of the debate was 'The impact of election results on Stock market performance: Expectation v/s reality'. This event aimed to delve into the nuanced relationship between political events and financial markets, offering insights into how market sentiments are shaped by electoral outcomes. Prof. Akshatha P, Finance Club coordinator, kicked off the debate with an insightful opening remark, setting the stage for the deliberations that followed. The students demonstrated keen interest and active participation in discussing the influence of election results on stock market dynamics. They highlighted the significant role played by exit polls in influencing market behaviour, showcasing a deep understanding of financial market mechanisms.

Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Cell of MBA Dept. organized ‘Brain Busters’, a quiz event

On 10th July 2024, the Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Cell organized ‘Brain Busters’ a quiz event for MBA students, centred around a business theme. The activities included guessing famous business personalities from pictures, recognizing logos of popular companies, identifying the origin of brands and identifying the full forms of various business-related acronyms. The event saw enthusiastic participation, blending education with entertainment to enhance students' general knowledge and brand awareness.

MBA Dept. conducts its 5th Board of Studies Meeting

On 13th July, 2024 the 5th Board of Studies (BoS) Meeting was held in the presence of Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal; Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program; Prof. Monisha Shetty, BoS Member Convenor and other members of BoS. Members of BoS:

Name of the BoS Member	Designation	Role
Dr. Raveendranath Nayak	Professor & Mentor, S. S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Goa	University Nominee
Mr. Shreyas G	Product Manager, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd	Alumni Representative
Dr. Rajendra K Bandi	Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore	Special Invitee
CA Nitin J Shetty	Chartered Accountant, Founder- Partner of Nitin J Shetty & Co	Special Invitee
Ms. Shipra Rai	Vice President- People Operations, Niveus Solutions Pvt. Ltd	Special Invitee
Dr. S Pavan Kumar	Associate Professor, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	Academic Expert
Mr. Subbaramu V Thalur	Senior Director-Accounting, Lowes’ Services India Pvt Ltd	Industry Expert
Ms. Sheethal	First Year MBA	Student representative
Mr. Joel Lobo	First Year MBA	Student representative

Dr. Vishal Samartha, Director-MBA Program, shared the best practices of the department for enhancing academic and industry outcomes. Prof. Monisha Shetty, BoS Member Convenor, presented the revised Scheme, Syllabus, Model Question Paper Pattern, and Evaluation Process for the 2023-25 and 2024-26 MBA batches. She also reviewed the summary of previous meeting proceedings and discussed the overall results achieved so far.
Dr. S S Injaganeri, in his concluding remarks, emphasized on getting the work done by students, and “only then will the autonomy be successful”, he said. He re-iterated that the teacher’s role should only be to facilitate the learning process.

Stock Analytica Club of MBA Dept. hosts a session on ‘DEMAT Account’

Dept. of Business Administration, in collaboration with the Stock Analytica Club, successfully conducted an insightful session on DEMAT accounts on 9th July 2024. This event was attended by 180 students, organized across three different classes, with each class having a dedicated presenter.
First year MBA students - Guruprasad H led the session for the B section; Joel Lobo for the A section and Shobith for the C section. The presenters were supported by Madan and C N Keerthan, both of first year MBA, who provided additional insights and assistance. The session aimed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of DEMAT accounts, including the procedure for opening one, the necessary documentation, and the various types of buy orders that can be executed.

Placement Club of MBA Dept. organized ‘Case Study Competition’

The Placement Club of Sahyadri Management Students Association (SMSA), Dept. of Business Administration, organized a case study competition for 1st-year MBA students on 8th July’2024. The session aimed to familiarize students with the process of analysing case studies. Each section was assigned the case study on Titan Companies Ltd.

Groups of four students were formed to collaboratively write a summary and outline the outcomes of their analysis. Subsequently, each group member presented their findings. The session was designed to enhance students' analytical skills, summarization abilities, and presentation confidence.

Achievement in VTU inter-collegiate Badminton Tournament

Sahyadri Boys and Girls Badminton team secured 3rd Place in VTU inter-collegiate Mangaluru Division Badminton Tournament held at SJEC, Vamanjoor on 7th July, 2024.

Boys Team
Mohammed Thwaif	6th Semester CSE
Adhithya Ravi	6th Semester AIML
Thejas Nayak B	6th Semester CSE
Sanjay Gowda	6th Semester CSE
Harshith M M	4th Semester AIML
Priyadarshan	2nd Semester CSE
Girls Team
Soujanya Rao	6th Semester CSE
Sinchana P R	6th Semester AIML
Gayathri	4th Semester CSE
Nikhitha Uday	4th Semester CSE

Achievement in VTU State-Level Inter-Collegiate Powerlifting Championship 2024

Arya B S, a student of fourth Semester MBA secured Gold Medal in up to 76kg Category and Diya H Shetty a student of fourth Semester ECE secured Bronze Medal in up to 84kg Category in VTU State Level Inter-Collegiate Powerlifting Championship 2024 held at NHCE, Bengaluru on 11th & 12th July, 2024.

MBA student Secures Talent Acquisition Associate Role at Niveus Solutions

Latchiya Priya M from final year MBA-HR has been selected for the role of Talent Acquisition Associate at Niveus Solutions, Mangaluru. In this role, Priya will focus on IT recruitment, where she will be responsible for sourcing and identifying top IT talent for various technical positions within client organizations. Her responsibilities will include managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from crafting job descriptions and sourcing candidates through diverse channels to conducting interviews and facilitating the offer process.
Niveus Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a boot-strapped cloud engineering services organization founded by Suyog Shetty, Rashmi George, Roshan Bava, and Mohsin Khan in Karnataka, India. The roots of Niveus were sown in 2013 when the 4 founders, who come with rich experience working with companies such as Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, and Sapient, realized they shared a common dream of building a world-class cloud engineering services company. Niveus progressed rapidly over the years with the company making a strategic decision in 2019 to exclusively partner with Google Cloud India and winning the ‘Breakthrough Partner of the Year – Asia Pacific’ award for 2020.

MBA students hired by EXL Service, Bengaluru

Second-year MBA students Pradeep Kumar MP, Adithi A, Meghana, and Vaishnavi S Shetty have secured positions as Executives at EXL with competitive salary packages.
EXL serves as a critical partner to leading businesses across data-driven sectors such as insurance, banking, financial services, healthcare, retail, and logistics. It leverages a unique blend of data, advanced analytics, digital technology, and industry expertise. It empowers clients to transform their operations, enhance customer experiences, and derive actionable insights from data. EXL's collaborative approach has earned partnerships with nine of the top ten US insurance companies, nine of the top 20 global banks, and six of the top ten US healthcare payers.

Faculty and Students of the ECE Dept. publish research article in a reputed Journal

Prof. Megha Narayana, along with students Prajwal Shetty, Rahul Kudtarkar, Siddesh Naik, and A L Abhilash from the 2023 batch of Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering, have co-authored a research paper titled "Design and VLSI Implementation of SAR Analog to Digital Converter Using Analog Mixed Signal."
The paper has been published in the Journal of VLSI Circuits and Systems (ISSN: 2582-1458), a highly regarded, peer-reviewed journal indexed in Elsevier Scopus: an eye on global research and EBSCO Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate. This achievement highlights the commitment to academic excellence and innovation in VLSI design.

ECE Faculty and students Research accepted at International Conference

Research paper titled "Advanced Solar-Powered Oceanic Environmental Monitoring Buoy: A Comprehensive System for Real-Time Data Collection of Sea Weather Patterns and Pollution Levels" has been accepted for presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Networking, Embedded and Wireless Systems (ICNEWS) 2024. The work is authored by sixth semester students Ms. Preethi Prabhu K., Mr. Kartik Maruti Shetti, Ms. Deeksha D. Shetty, and Mr. Zenkar T. M., under the guidance of Prof. Babitha from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE).
The paper highlights groundbreaking innovations in ocean monitoring, addressing pressing environmental challenges while exemplifying our commitment to advancing sustainable technology in marine science. The research introduces a sophisticated solar-powered buoy system designed to collect real-time data on sea weather patterns and pollution levels, significantly contributing to the field of oceanic environmental monitoring.
The conference, set to take place at BMS College of Engineering in Bengaluru, will serve as a valuable opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange among peers in the field.

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