Organized by
Department of Artificial Intelligence, Vishwakarma University, Pune
Objective
The session aims to provide undergraduate students with first-hand insights into academic pathways, projects, and career opportunities through interactions with successful alumni. By engaging with alumni who have pursued higher education in leading universities abroad, students will gain valuable guidance on project development, the application process for master’s programs, and strategies to make the most of their B. Tech journey. The mentorship session seeks to inspire students to plan their academic and professional futures with clarity and confidence.
Date: 3rd October 2025
Venue: Zoom Platform
Mode: Online
Participants
The session is open to all B. Tech students across departments of Science and Technology.
Resource Persons / Speakers
- Prathamesh Suhas Uravane
MS in Applied Machine Learning
University of Maryland, College Park - Vendat Vinay Ganthade
MS in Robotics (AI)
Arizona State University
Report
The Department of Artificial Intelligence, Vishwakarma University, Pune, organized an Alumni Mentorship Session on 3rd October 2025 in online mode. The session featured two distinguished alumni, Mr. Prathamesh Suhas Uravane, pursuing an MS in Applied Machine Learning at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Mr. Vedant Vinay Ganthade, pursuing an MS in Robotics (AI) at Arizona State University. The event was coordinated by Prof. Jayendra Jadhav under the guidance of Dr. Pavitha Nooji, HoD of Artificial intelligence Department, Faculty of Science and Technology.
The speakers highlighted the importance of making the most of the academic curriculum by building strong foundations in mathematics, programming, and AI/ML concepts. They stressed that students should focus not only on grades but also on developing problem-solving skills and practical knowledge. Both alumni emphasized that projects play a vital role in shaping a student’s career, advising participants to take up impactful academic and industry projects that solve real-world problems.
A significant part of the discussion focused on preparing for postgraduate studies abroad. The alumni explained the essentials of the application process, including exams, Statements of Purpose, and Letters of Recommendation. They shared personal experiences of challenges faced while studying abroad and encouraged students to align university choices with career aspirations rather than rankings alone.
The session also explored industry trends and emerging opportunities in AI and robotics. The speakers advised students to acquire multidisciplinary skills, gain experience with programming and cloud platforms, and stay updated with evolving areas such as Generative AI, Explainable AI, and Edge AI.
The event concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where students received practical tips on academic planning, applications, and career readiness. Overall, the session was insightful and motivating, helping students understand how to leverage academics, projects, and global opportunities to shape their future with clarity and confidence.
Conveners
Prof. (Dr.) Kailas Patil
Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology
Prof. (Dr.) Yuvraj Lahoti
Director, Alumni & Outreach
Co-conveners
Dr. Sandip Thite
Associate Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology
Dr. Pavitha Nooji
Head, Department of Artificial Intelligence
Coordinator
Prof. Jayendra Jadhav
Department of Artificial Intelligence
