EVENT TITLE: A Skill development programme on Scope of Data Science and Importance of Statistics

DATE: 14-02-2025

TIME:  11.00 A.M to 12.30 P.M

VENUE:  Smart Class

Room: 102, Block V

CONVENERS

Dr. L. Panneerselvam, Assistant Professor

Dr. N. Ramalingam, Assistant Professor

NO OF PARTICIPANTS: 70

RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS

Mr. S. Vijayakumar

Senior Data Scientist-Machine Learning,

Altimetrik India Pvt Ltd.

Welcome Address

The event began with a warm welcome by Dr. Harikrishnan T, the Head of the Department (i/c) of Mathematics. He greeted the gathering with positive words and provided an insightful introduction to the significance of the session. His brief overview set the tone for the event, emphasizing the importance of Statistics in Data Science.

Introduction of the Chief Guest:

Dr. L. Panneerselvam, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, took the stage to introduce the chief guest, Mr. S. Vijayakumar, Senior Data Scientist – Machine Learning at Altimetrik India Pvt. Ltd. He highlighted Mr. S. Vijayakumar’s distinguished career, noting that he was a gold medalist in his undergraduate studies and the university topper in his postgraduate program at the University of Dharwad, Karnataka. With over 11 years of extensive professional experience, Mr. Vijayakumar has served in various prestigious roles, including Research Mentor, Tech Lead, Manager – Machine Learning, and Senior Analyst. He currently holds the position of Senior Data Scientist.

Keynote Address Highlights

In his keynote address, Mr. S. Vijayakumar provided valuable insights into the ever-expanding field of Data Science and its real-world applications across industries such as healthcare, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing, and entertainment. He emphasized that data science is revolutionizing decision-making processes, enabling businesses to make informed and strategic choices.

He also underscored the crucial role of statistics in data science, explaining how statistical methods form the backbone of data analysis, predictive modeling, and artificial intelligence. Key points covered in his address included:

  • The increasing demand for data science professionals across industries.
  • The significance of mathematical and statistical knowledge in building machine learning models.
  • Practical applications of probability, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis in solving real-world challenges.
  • Career opportunities and essential skills required to excel in data science and machine learning.

Interactive Session and Conclusion

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where students eagerly interacted with the guest speaker. Mr. Vijayakumar provided valuable career guidance and encouraged students to develop strong analytical and programming skills to succeed in the field of data science.

Vote of Thanks:  Dr. N. Ramalingam delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to Mr. S. Vijayakumar for sharing his expertise and inspiring the students. The event proved to be highly informative and motivating, equipping students with a better understanding of data science as a career path and the fundamental role of statistics in this domain