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Tech Week: Serverless Unleashed: Mastering AWS Lambda with Serverless Framework

As part of Tech Week, the Sahyadri Open-Source Community (SOSC) hosted ‘Serverless Unleashed’, a session by Pratheek Shetty, 3rd year CSE, on AWS Lambda and Serverless Framework. He explained the differences between traditional server-based deployment and serverless models, demonstrating how to develop and deploy an Express.js API on AWS EC2 and AWS Lambda using AWS SAM. He also guided participants through creating a Lambda function, setting up a trigger using API Gateway, and deploying a Lambda function with the Serverless Framework. Additionally, he demonstrated hosting an Express app on AWS Lambda using the Serverless Framework and the serverless-http module. Attendees gained hands-on experience with API development, firewall rules, traffic monitoring, and cost-effective cloud deployment strategies, making the session a valuable learning experience.

Day 2: TUX 101 – Linux for Everyone!

As part of Tech Week, organized by the Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC), an interactive session titled “TUX 101: Linux for Everyone!” was conducted by Manas S, a second-year computer science student. The session introduced participants to Linux, a free and open-source operating system like Windows or macOS. Attendees explored its origins, starting as a personal project by Linus Torvalds in 1991, and its evolution into a widely used system today. They learned about Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Fedora, the installation process, and the file system structure. The session covered essential Linux commands, including both internal and external commands, commands to check the various directories, navigate folders along with user permissions and security controls using commands to manage file access and to grant temporary administrative privileges. To make learning more engaging, participants explored fun Linux tools such as cowsay, figlet and lolcat. The session concluded with a Q&A, equipping attendees with a foundational understanding of Linux and its practical applications. SOSC, through events like Tech Week, continues to foster a culture of open-source learning and hands-on technical exploration among students.

Day 3: GCP Accelerate: Speed Up Your Cloud Journey

As part of Tech Week, organized by the Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC), an interactive session on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) was conducted by Prathiksha Kamath, a Cloud Specialist Customer Engineer at Niveus Solutions. The session introduced participants to Cloud Computing, explaining its significance, why businesses are shifting to the cloud, and why Google Cloud is a preferred choice. Attendees explored compute services, serverless architecture, and the Cloud Console, gaining insights into the role of Virtual Machines (VMs) and how they operate within GCP. The session provided a comprehensive overview of cloud deployment strategies, ensuring participants understood how everything works within Google Cloud. With an interactive format, attendees actively engaged by asking insightful questions, making the session highly dynamic. The event concluded with a Q&A, equipping students with a solid foundation in GCP and its applications. Through initiatives like Tech Week, SOSC continues to foster a culture of open-source learning and hands-on technical exploration among students.

Day 4: Self Hosting Linux Part - 2

As part of Tech Week, organized by the Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC), an insightful session on Self-Hosting on Linux – Part 2 was conducted by Yash Laxman, a second-year CSE student. The session provided a hands-on experience in self-hosting applications, covering key topics like creating an application, networking, Docker images and containers, and utilizing WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) and a second PC for self-hosting setups. Participants explored the practical aspects of deploying and managing self-hosted applications, making the session highly interactive and insightful. With engaging discussions and real-world applications, the session strengthened students’ understanding of containerization and self-hosting, reinforcing SOSC’s mission of fostering open-source learning and technical expertise.

Day 5: A Hands-On Go & GoFr Workshop

The concluding day of Tech Week, organized by the Sahyadri Open Source Community (SOSC) in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, commenced with a formal inauguration ceremony in the presence of esteemed dignitaries. The event was graced by Principal Dr. S. S. Injaganeri; Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering and SOSC Faculty Coordinator Dr. Mustafa Basthikodi; Head of the Department of Basic Science and Dean of Student Welfare Dr. Prashanth Rao; SOSC Organizer Mr. Amrithraj N, and Ms. Divya Darshana, Open-Source Contributor at GoFr and Intern at Zopsmart, who was also the speaker for the day. Each of them shared insightful and encouraging words, enlightening the students on the importance of continuous learning, innovation, and participation in open-source initiatives. Their presence and guidance laid the foundation for an engaging and impactful conclusion to the final day of the event.

Following the inauguration, a comprehensive and hands-on workshop titled “Go & GoFr” was conducted by Ms. Divya Darshana. The session introduced students to the fundamentals of the Go programming language, covering its data types, and progressed into building REST APIs using the GoFr framework. Key backend development topics such as observability (logs and traces), middleware (including HTTP authentication, API keys, and OAuth using JWT tokens), custom validation functions, circuit breakers, health checks, and default headers were explored. Attendees also gained insights into working with Swagger UI, developing CLI applications, understanding publish-subscribe patterns, implementing WebSockets, and performing basic file storage operations such as reading, writing, and integrating with storage buckets. The session offered students meaningful hands-on experience, marking a fitting and impactful conclusion to Tech Week.

Student Interaction session by Chairman

On April 2nd 2025, Chairman Mr. Manjunath Bhandary conducted an engaging interactive session with first-year engineering students, where over 202 students enthusiastically participated. He emphasized that engineering is not just about securing high marks but about learning essential life skills, embracing innovation, and upholding strong values. Stressing the importance of building a solid foundation, he encouraged students to take charge of their learning journey by actively engaging in skill development, industry exposure, and internships. He also highlighted the significance of understanding companies’ expectations and the need for students to be well-groomed, confident, and responsible individuals. The session shed light on the employability gap in the engineering field, urging students to focus on acquiring practical skills alongside academic excellence.
Chairman further elaborated on the institution’s commitment to holistic development, offering students opportunities for academic enrichment, hands-on lab experience, and social innovation programs. He explained the mentor-mentee system, outbound programs for confidence-building, and initiatives aimed at fostering leadership, teamwork, and risk-taking abilities. Stressing the importance of personal responsibility, he encouraged students to maintain professionalism, use social media wisely, and set clear career goals—whether in placements, entrepreneurship, or family businesses. Concluding his address, he reminded students that Sahyadri is a place of belonging, where commitment, accountability, and responsibility are key to bringing positive change in both personal and professional life.

CSE Dept. organised a Technical Talk on 'Ev Innovation: The Future of Mobility and Software Integration'

Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering organized an insightful Technical Session on Ev Innovation: The Future of Mobility and Software Integration. During the inaugural Ceremony, Prof. Srinivas PM, warmly welcomed the resource person with a floral bouquet and addressed the gathering.
Mr. Sudarshana Karkala, the resource person is an Engineering Leader & Mobile Solution Architect with 20 years in software development, specialising in Mobile Security, Electric Vehicle, Solar Energy, and Telematics Software DDevelopment.He has a poven expertise in developing apps for Enphase’s Installer Toolkit and McAfee’s Mobile SSecurity.He is renowned for orchestrating end-to-end product development, leading high-performing Agile teams, and creating customer-centric iinnovations.He is passionate about solving complex technical challenges with innovative approaches.
The session focused on The Future of eMobility and EV Software Development, covering key aspects such as EV innovation, career opportunities, and emerging job roles in the industry.
A special mention was given to iTelematics Software Private Limited, a Bengaluru-based company specializing in EV and automotive telematics engineering. The company actively supports R&D, academic partnerships, startup projects, and researcher assistance.
Key discussions included:
• Understanding the drivetrain for EVs.
• A video demonstration showcasing the making of a simple EV, encouraging students to explore their own projects.
• AI-powered EV battery systems and fire prevention mechanisms.
• Accessing devices and sensors in connected EVs and Software-Defined Vehicles.
• Intrusion detection in connected EVs and Battery Management Systems.
• Cloud architecture for Battery Management Systems.
• Career opportunities in automotive and EV engineering.
• Developer tools for experimenting with EV programming.
• Autonomous vehicles.

Sahyadri (Dept. of ECE) secures its first Patent for ‘System and Method for Location Determination’

Sahyadri has achieved a historic milestone with the grant of its first-ever patent titled "System and Method for Location Determination". The Indian Patent Office officially granted the patent on February 28, 2025, under Patent No. 561631 (Indian Application No. 201841048617).
This achievement is the result of a collaborative effort between the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering and RDL Technologies Pvt Ltd. It marks a significant step forward in the institution’s commitment to research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
The patented invention introduces an Indoor Positioning System (IPS) designed to revolutionize navigation in enclosed and GPS-restricted environments such as large buildings, industrial zones, and underground facilities. With a remarkable accuracy of ±1cm, the system is tailored for real-time location tracking of humanoid robots and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), enabling seamless and efficient movement in automated and human-interactive environments.

Achievements at the VTU Fest 2025

Sahyadri students team secured silver in Mime show as well as Cartooning in the 24th VTU Youth fest organized by Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru.
Mime team:
1. Srujan M H
2. Yajnesh
3. Sumanth R
4. Bhavith P Salian
5. Shravan
6. Adithya B Gania
Cartooning: Anoop

ECE students’ Research Paper on 'Real-Time Noise Cancellation' Accepted at AIR 2025, Kazakhstan

The research article "Industrial Acoustic Mitigation System for Real-Time Noise Cancellation" has been accepted for presentation at the International Conference on AI and Robotics (AIR) 2025. The conference is organized by The Center of Excellence in Medical Robotics and Research, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, and technically sponsored by The Soft Computing Research Society. It will take place from May 09-11, 2025.
The paper is authored by students Preethi P, Mohammed Fazil and Keerthi L Bangera, under the guidance of Dr. Chandana B R from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE). This paper will be published in the SCOPUS-indexed Springer Book Series, "Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems" and indexed in SCOPUS, DBLP, INSPEC, Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals and Series, SCImago, WTI Frankfurt eG, and zbMATH.

ECE student secures Internship at MyAcolyte Ed Tech

Dept. of Information Science & CSE (Data Science) organized an insightful workshop titled “Raising Capital & Managing Finance for Start-ups” on 25th March 2025. The event was led by Mr. Shobith Mallya, an esteemed alumnus of the Department of Information Science and CSE (Data Science) and Founding Product Engineer at MantrikaAI, with experience at WeCP, ClearFeed, and Google for Startups. The event was coordinated by Prof. Suchetha G.
The session aimed to educate students about financial strategies essential for start-ups and provide insights into the entrepreneurial journey. Mr. Mallya, an entrepreneur who began his journey as a student, shared his experiences of navigating the start-up ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of financial management, investment strategies, and business growth. He explained key financial concepts such as assets, liabilities, revenue generation, and growth planning, highlighting their crucial role in a start-up’s success. By providing real-world company examples, he made these financial principles more relatable, especially by drawing parallels to the life of Engineering students, demonstrating how strategic decision-making and structured planning are vital both in academics and entrepreneurship.
A key highlight of the session was "The Mantra of Start-up Success", where he shared essential factors for entrepreneurial success: Vision, Value, Risk, Discipline, and Network Potential signifying that the true worth of a start-up is derived from how well it translates its vision into meaningful impact. The workshop provided students with valuable knowledge on managing finances for start-ups, leaving them with a deeper understanding of start-up finance and an enriched entrepreneurial mindset.

MBA student to Represent VTU at the All India Inter University Tug of War Championship

Mr. Shawn Rodrigues, a Student of 1st Semester MBA is representing VTU at All India Inter University Tug of War Championship 2024-25 (Men) to be held at Lamrin Tech Skills University, Punjab during 5th to 9th April, 2025.

ECE Students’ Research Paper on EMG-Assisted Prosthetic Arm Accepted at ICETSE 2025

The research paper "EMG-Assisted Prosthetic Arm for Enhanced Independence" from the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering has been accepted for presentation at the Second International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Science and Engineering (ICETSE 2025).
Authored by students - Santosh Kumar, Megharsha M S, Deekshith C Achar, and Khithij Bharath Kumar, under the guidance of Prof. B G Basavaprabhu Sheeparamatti from the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, this research introduces an innovative prosthetic arm that leverages Electromyography (EMG) signals to provide enhanced mobility and control for individuals with limb disabilities.
The ICETSE 2025 Conference Proceedings will be indexed by Scopus and Crossref, reinforcing the department’s commitment to impactful research in assistive technology and biomedical engineering.

VTU inter-collegiate Mangalore Division Cricket Men's Tournament-2025 at Sahyadri

VTU Mangaluru Division Cricket for Men is being organized by Sahyadri at Sahyadri Cricket Ground during 3rd to 11th April, 2025. While Dr. Prashanth Rao, HOD Dept of Basic Science & Assoc. Dean Student Welfare was the Chief Guest and Dr. Gurusiddhayya Hiremath, Department of AI&ML the Guest of Honour for the inaugural function, Dr. S S Injaganeri, Principal, presided over the event. Mr. Karnakumar K S and Ms. Ramya P, Physical Education Directors were also present. A total of 15 teams from various Engineering colleges of Mangaluru Division participated in the tournament.

The project ‘AI-Powered Wearable Navigation Aid for the Visually Impaired’ won second place in Pilikula Regional Science Centreat

The project ‘AI-Powered Wearable Navigation Aid for the Visually Impaired’ – a solution designed to revolutionize mobility for those who need it most, developed by Mohammad Anzil Parveez and Rakshith Rao from the Department of AIML, secured 2nd place out of more than 39 projects showcased at the Innovation Fair held at the Pilikula Regional Science Centre in Vamanjoor on March 28th, 2025. Over 25 colleges participated in the event. The students were awarded the books “Rockets and Beyond" from ISRO and "All About Satellites."
The event wasn't just about showcasing innovative projects, but also provided a unique opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry. The panel discussions offered valuable insights on various topics, including:
How to turn an idea into a startup
• Funding opportunities and government support for young innovators
• Why execution is more important than just having a great idea
• Building sustainable and scalable solutions for the future
Guided by Mr. Sharathchandra N R, Anzil's project demonstrated outstanding innovation and technical excellence, earning recognition among numerous participants. This achievement highlights the ingenuity and research capabilities of students in emerging AI and ML technologies.

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Sat Apr 05 2025