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5 Days Workshop on Data Science, Power BI & SQL Organized by DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (UNDER THE CLUB OF INFINITY & BEYOND) VISHWAKARMA UNIVERSITY, PUNE

Introduction:

To bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical applications in modern data technologies, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Science & Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune, organized a 5-Day Workshop on Data Science, Power BI & SQL from Monday, 27th January 2025 to Friday, 31st January 2025.
The workshop was conducted under the vibrant student-led club “Infinity & Beyond”, with immense support from the faculty and students. It witnessed active participation from 100+ students across various departments, who were trained by domain experts in Statistical Methods, SQL, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Power BI Visualization.
The event took place across VU Building No. 1 and Building No. 2, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day, and included both theoretical discussions and practical hands-on sessions.

Objective:

The primary goals of this workshop were:

• To impart essential and emerging skills in Data Science, SQL, and Business Intelligence tools.
• To provide hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization using Power BI.
• To introduce students to real-world datasets, data visualization, and AI-based data analysis.
• To build interdisciplinary knowledge among students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• To explore career opportunities in Data Science, Analytics, and Drone Technology.
• To encourage practical, hands-on experience through curated lab and interactive sessions.

Day-wise Schedule & Highlights: Day 01 – Monday, 27th January 2025
Venue: Room No: 1207–1208, Auditorium, Building No. 1 (Eco Campus)

Session 1 Topics:

• Statistical Distributions and their Fitting in Real Life Scenarios
• Methods of Data Collection & Survey Design

Session 1 Resource Persons:

• Prof. Richa Panchgaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, VU

Session 2 Topic:

• Hands-on Session on Data Analysis using AI

Session 2 Resource Persons:

• Mr. Nitiraj Kulkarni, Student Researcher, B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, VU

Highlights:

• The workshop was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by:
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jagadish V. Tawade, Head, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
  • Dr. Rajkumar Jagdale, Head, Department of Computer Science
  • Dr. Mayur Deshmukh, Department of Computer Science
  • Student Coordinators: Abdul Hannan Dalal and Nitiraj Kulkarni
• Prof. (Dr.) Jagadish V. Tawade delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for the workshop.
• Dr. Sandip Thite, Associate Dean – Faculty of Science & Technology (Co-Convenor), and Prof. (Dr.) Kailas R. Patil, Dean – Faculty of Science & Technology (Convenor) also welcomed students and encouraged active participation.

Day 02 – Tuesday, 28th January 2025

Venue: Room No: 2213, Building No. 2

Topic:

• Querying Success: Exploring the Power of SQL for Data Management

Resource Person:

• Prof. Swati Shriyal, Assistant Professor, Department of Artificial Intelligence, VU

Highlights:

•  A dynamic session on SQL fundamentals, queries, and database management.
• Emphasis on interactive learning and hands-on practice with real-life case examples.

Day 03 – Wednesday, 29th January 2025
Venue: Room No: 1207–1208, Auditorium, Building No. 1

Topic:

• Practical Approaches in Data Analytics vs. Optimization of Technology

Resource Person:

• Mr. Hrushikesh Khandekar, Chartered Accountant and Senior Director, Datachamps

Highlights:

• A powerful session by a 22+ year industry expert, covering:
  • Business analytics
  • Sales acceleration
  • Operational excellence
  • Technology optimization

Day 04 – Thursday, 30th January 2025
Venue: Room No: 1207–1208, Auditorium, Building No. 1

Topic:

• Probabilistic Models in Data Science

Resource Person:

• Dr. Leelavati Narlikar, Associate Professor and Deputy Chair, Data Science, IISER Pune

Highlights:

• Dr. Narlikar's session focused on:
  • Computational biology
  • Statistical modeling
  • Machine learning using high-throughput genome data.

• Insightful overview of real-world dataset applications in science and healthcare.

Special Activity – Drone Flying Session Immediately following the data science session, a Drone Flying Workshop was conducted by Tara Mitra Drone Academy.

• The session introduced students to DGCA-certified drone training programs.
• Covered legal, technical, and career-oriented aspects of drone operation and policy.
• Included a live demo where students observed and interacted with drone experts, gaining exposure to real-time drone technology and aerial analytics.

Day 05 – Friday, 31st January 2025

Venue: Room No: 1207–1208, Auditorium, Building No. 1

Topic:

• Mastering Data Visualization & Analytics with Power BI

Resource Person:

• Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Kumavat, Department of Computer Engineering, VU

Highlights:

• An excellent demonstration of:
  •  Power BI dashboards
  • Data storytelling
  •  Data-driven decision-making for business
• Covered data import, transformation, visualization techniques, and real-time business use cases.

Valedictory & Certificate Distribution:

• Certificates of appreciation as Resource Persons were presented to:
  • Prof. Swati Shriyal
  • Prof. Richa Panchgaur
  • Prof. (Dr.) Kavita Kumavat
  • Mr. Nitiraj Kulkarni
• Presented by:
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jagadish V. Tawade, Head, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
• The certificates were distributed to students on the same day through an innovative method implemented by Abdul Hannan Dalal. He developed a working code that automatically fetched data from Google Forms and generated personalized certificates for each participant. A similar approach was also used during the registration process, where students registered via Google Forms and immediately received a confirmation email containing a unique ID (e.g., VU25MSST-0001), thanks to the automated system.

Coordinators:

• Abdul Hannan Dalal
  B.Tech – Artificial Intelligence, Department of AI, Faculty of Science & Technology, VU
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• Nitiraj Kulkarni
  B.Tech – Artificial Intelligence, Department of AI, Faculty of Science & Technology, VU
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Convenors and Organizers:

• Convenor: Prof. (Dr.) Kailas R. Patil
  Dean – Faculty of Science & Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune
• Co-Convenor: Dr. Sandip Thite
  Associate Dean – Faculty of Science & Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune
• Organizing Chairperson: Prof. (Dr.) Jagadish V. Tawade
  Head – Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Science & Technology, Vishwakarma University, Pune

Volunteers:

The workshop was efficiently managed and supported by a dedicated team of student volunteers from the First and Second Year, Faculty of Science & Technology:

• Ananya Bhat
• Sudipta Sen
• Anisha Mishra
• Sneha Peswani
• Aarushi Jain
• Gaurav Bahekar
• Lavanya Salian
• Nidhi Haridas
• Dhanshree Rana
• Yash Lund
• Vaibhavi Venkat Yadav
• Harshita Ohol
• Atharva Pawar
• Aaroh Dharmadhikari

Conclusion:
The 5-Day Workshop on Data Science, Power BI & SQL was a resounding success, bringing together knowledge, innovation, and inspiration under one roof. Students gained valuable exposure to essential tools and techniques shaping the data-driven world.

The workshop helped:

• Strengthen conceptual understanding
• Build practical skills in AI and Data Analytics Build practical skills in AI, Data Analytics using modern tools.
• Interactive sessions, real-time demos, and expert guidance helped to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry application.
• Explore career paths in data science, visualization, and drone technology

With expert guidance, effective coordination, and enthusiastic participation, the workshop concluded with the distribution of certificates to all participants, reinforcing a culture of learning and excellence.

We extend heartfelt thanks to all faculty, resource persons, and students for making this event a grand success.