Pune, 12 Dec (The Press Watch) – Department of Information Technology, Army Institute of Technology has organized Three Days State level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Mathematical Modeling Approach towards Data Science” at its campus in Pune from 11th December to 13th December 2019 under Quality Improvement Program (QIP) of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).
In this FDP, data science opportunities and techniques will be discussed along with the mathematical approach. Various sessions will provide a solid understanding of mathematical foundation behind various algorithms of data science. Well-designed hands-on sessions will enhance the understanding of these techniques. The FDP is being organized for faculty, personnel of research organizations and PhD Scholars Pan-India, associated with research in this field. There were about 35 participants enrolled for the said FDP. Eminent experts in this research field and industry have been invited to conduct various sessions.
Atulchandra Kulkarni, IPS, ADG of CID graced the inaugural session of the FDP as a chief guest. He delivered the key note address, where he spoke on “Data Science and Data Security around the world”. He mentioned that, Faculty should be update and upgrade about upcoming technologies, artificial intelligence, cyber security and data sciences. We should impart our basic and values in the teaching, though we can develop a student as a good human being. Academia, Industry and Government should come together and work in hand in had basis for better development of technology and nation as well.
Col AK Nath (Retd), Executive Director, Corporate Strategy, C-DAC Pune was the Guest of Honor. He enlightened the audience about various opportunities in the field of Data science and Data Analytics. He also spoke about various facilities available and projects carried out in CDAC Pune. Eminent Industry persons Mr. Sameer Dalal and Mrs. kavita Nirna have also attended inaugural function. The Chief Patron of the FDP, Brig Abhay A Bhat (Retd), Director AIT delivered the vote of thanks. Dr. B P Patil, Principal, AIT is the Patron of the FDP. The FDP is being convened by HOD of Information Technology Department Dr (Mrs) Sangeeta Jadhav.
Well known experts in the field, Dr Bhushan Garware, Data Scientist, from Persistent Systems Ltd. Pune will conduct session on “Neural Network and Deep Learning”. Mr. Sagar Sable Data Scientist from, Fractal Analytics Bangalore, will conduct session on “Data Science & its Opportunities”. It is a big platform which shall give an insight and broaden the horizons to participants of the FDP.
