AI, automation offer opportunities for young engineers: BrahMos chief

Director-General of BrahMos (DRDO) and CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Jaiteerth R. Joshi felicitating a meritorious student at the 16th Graduation Day ceremony of SDM College of Engineering and Technology in Dharwad on Saturday.

Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and automation offer tremendous opportunities as well as responsibilities for young engineers to contribute to India’s ambition of achieving global innovation and self-reliance, said, Jaiteerth R. Joshi, Director-General of BrahMos (DRDO) and CEO and Managing Director.

Delivering the convocation address at the 16th Graduation Day ceremony of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad on Saturday, Mr. Joshi said engineers had an important role to play in the national mission across sectors such as defence, industry, research, entrepreneurship and public service.

Emphasising the importance of professional values, he told graduates that knowledge was their strength, innovation their contribution and character their greatest asset.

Presiding over the ceremony, D. Surendra Kumar, vice-president of SDME Society, advised graduates to nurture curiosity, critical thinking and adaptability while developing safe and sustainable solutions for society. He urged them to uphold integrity, humility and excellence in their professional careers and carry forward the institution’s values and legacy.

Bhumika Chandrashekhar Sajjan of the Information Science and Engineering Department, who secured a CGPA of 9.91 and emerged as the college topper, was awarded the Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade Gold Medal.

As many as 686 undergraduate, 27 postgraduate and 116 MBA students received their degree certificates. Endowment prizes were presented to meritorious students who topped their respective disciplines. Nine candidates who had secured doctoral degrees from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and other universities received appreciation certificates.

Principal I. Sridhar welcomed the gathering and briefed about achievements of the institution. Secretary of SDME Society Jeevandhar Kumar, Anitha Surendra Kumar, Deans J.V. Vadavi, Vijaya C. and Keshava Joshi, Controller of Examinations Savithri Raju, PRO S.S. Kerur, and heads of departments were present.