TechFusion 2025 – A Resounding Success!

The Departments of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, in collaboration with IETE-SAKEC, proudly organized TechFusion 2025: Telecom, IDEA Lab & AI Insights on 7th August 2025 at Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, Chembur.

Over 110 First-Year students and 8 faculty members from St. Xavier’s Technical Institute, Mahim joined us for an immersive afternoon of learning and exploration.

 Event Highlights:
 Technical Talk – Prof. Khushboo Singh delivered an insightful session on the evolution of telecommunications, 5G, and the future of connectivity.
 Lab Exploration – Participants toured the SAKEC IETE Center of Excellence, explored the Intel Unnati AI Lab, and discovered innovations at the IDEA Lab.

 The event provided a unique opportunity for students to interact with academic and industry experts, fostering curiosity, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, faculty, and organizers for making TechFusion 2025 a memorable and impactful experience! 

 MASTER AI & ML APPLICATIONS – SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2025  Organized by:

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, SAKEC In Collaboration with: IETE-SAKEC and IETE-CoE

Duration: June 9th – June 30, 2025 Mode: Offline at SAKEC

The Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at SAKEC successfully conducted 4 week-long internship program that integrated software development, machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation, and hardware hands-on sessions. The aim was to expose students to interdisciplinary technologies and real-world applications.

The internship attracted students from various departments, including Computer Engineering, and also welcomed participants from other colleges, including a notable group from Ratnagiri. The sessions were led by a mix of industry experts, faculty members, and student mentors.

Objective:The Summer Internship 2025 aimed to provide hands-on exposure and real-world experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications across key domains like Embedded Systems, Robotics, Signal Processing, and Wireless Communication.

Program Structure: The internship spanned over 4 weeks with a combination of lectures, live sessions, workshops, and practical project development. Each week culminated in assessments and reviews.

Session-Wise Summary of Activities:

Python & SQL Fundamentals

• Speakers: Ms. Shwetha Shetty (Python), Ms. Gauri Chavan (SQL)
• Topics Covered: Python basics, data types, loops, range function, and SQLite database operations such as insert, update, delete.
• Hands-On: Google Colab exercises and connecting Python with SQLite.

Full Stack Development – Django & PostgreSQL

• Speaker: Mr. Yash Kesharwani (Industry Expert)
• Topics Covered: Django project setup, virtual environment, PostgreSQL database configuration, REST API development, .env file usage, Postman testing.
• Hands-On: Creating models, views, API endpoints, and database integration.

Machine Learning & Data Science

• Speaker: Ms. Shwetha Shetty
• Topics Covered: Data cleaning, handling null values, EDA (mean, median, mode, correlation), train-test split, regression, classification, supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Hands-On: Scikit-learn implementation and data exploration with Python.

Deep Learning

• Speaker: Dr. Rohan Birgalli
• Topics Covered: Introduction to neural networks, activation functions, hidden layers, CNN model building, real-world applications.
• Hands-On: Digit recognition using CNN.

Drone Development

• Speakers: Mr. Ashish F. and Mr. Dhananjay (Drone Experts from Nashik)
• Topics Covered: Introduction to drone systems, selecting drone components, ESC, flight controller, propellers, and real-time flight demo.
• Hands-On: Demonstration of drone flying in the field.

Generative AI & Modern AI Tools

• Speaker: Mr. Nitin Kukreja
• Topics Covered: Generative AI concepts, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI, and use of Ollama.

Python Automation using Robot Framework

• Speaker: Mr. Vatsalkumar Patel (Avotrix)
• Topics Covered: Automation of routine web tasks like LinkedIn and Naukri interactions using Robot Framework.

AI + Automation using n8n

• Speaker: Ms. Sujitha Kurup (Founder, Inovays)
• Topics Covered: Workflow automation with AI using n8n, automated report generation, task building.

Machine Learning for Music Signal Analysis

• Speaker: Dr. T. P. Vinutha
• Topics Covered: STFT, spectrogram analysis, and audio processing using Python.

ARM Cortex-M4 and STM32 Workshop

• Speakers: Mr. Jagdish Sarode & Ms. Mrunalini Gawfale
• Topics Covered: Microcontroller architecture, Keil software, 7-segment and LED interfacing.

Raspberry Pi Hardware Integration

• By: Second-Year SAKEC Students
• Topics Covered: Hands-on IoT setup and hardware-software interfacing using Raspberry Pi.

Acknowledgements & Appreciation

Special thanks to students from Ratnagiri for their travel and dedication

Appreciation for SAKEC Computer branch students for interdisciplinary collaboration

Heartfelt thanks to EXTC student volunteers and mentors for leading and supporting the program

A total of 58 enthusiastic participants from various engineering colleges across Maharashtra and departments actively took part in this hands-on internship program

The Summer Internship 2025 was a vibrant mix of practical learning, technical workshops, and project innovation. It empowered students with the skills to work on real-world AI/ML applications and contribute meaningfully to the evolving tech landscape.

Feedback and Assessment:

• Session-wise feedback was collected after each session to evaluate content clarity, speaker delivery, and usefulness.
• An overall feedback form was shared at the end of the internship to reflect on the entire experience.
• A final quiz covering all sessions was conducted as part of the formal assessment and certification process.

Conclusion: 

This internship fostered an environment of cross-disciplinary learning, hands-on experimentation, and industry interaction. It served as a strong foundation for students looking to step into real-world tech roles and research-based learning.

SAKEC looks forward to welcoming all participants again for future workshops, hackathons, and innovation programs.

Coordinators:
Ms. Uma Raj | Ms. Shwetha Shetty | Ms. Khushboo Singh
 Email: iete@sakec.ac.in

Title: Industry Expert Talk and Hands-On Workshop on “FPGA Design using Vivado”
Organized by: EXTC Department, SAKEC in collaboration with IETE-SAKEC and IETE COE
Date: Saturday, 19th April 2025
Time: 10:00 AM onwards
Venue: Lab 307, SAKEC
Resource Person: Mr. Tejas Shilwant, FPGA Design Engineer, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies       Pvt Ltd
Special Guest: Mr. Sarvan Tejas, Junior Engineer, Paras Anti-Drone Technologies Pvt Ltd

Total Participants: 42

Faculty coordinators: Ms Shwetha Shetty and Dr. Anusaka Gon, SAKEC

Objective of the Workshop:

To provide students with hands-on exposure to FPGA design principles using Vivado, and to bridge the gap between academic concepts and industry practices in digital system design.

Session Highlights:

• Inauguration and Welcome
• Expert Talk by Mr. Tejas Shilwant
• Guidelines on Choosing an FPGA
• Detailed Overview of Artix-7 FPGA
• Interactive Q&A and Project Discussion Session
• Hands-On Demonstration Session

The EXTC Department of SAKEC, in collaboration with IETE-SAKEC and under the banner of the IETE Centre of Excellence, successfully organized an Industry Expert Talk and Hands-On Workshop on “FPGA Design using Vivado” on Saturday, 19th April 2025, at Lab 307. The session was conducted by Mr. Tejas Shilwant, an FPGA Design Engineer at Paras Anti-Drone Technologies, accompanied by Junior Engineer Mr. Sarvan Tejas. The event aimed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations by introducing students to the practical aspects of FPGA architecture and design.

Mr. Tejas began the session with an engaging talk on the significance of FPGAs in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, particularly in defense and embedded systems. He shared his industry experience and provided a detailed walkthrough of the FPGA design flow using the Vivado Design Suite, emphasizing the relevance of VHDL for designing synthesizable digital systems. A key highlight of the session was the discussion on how to choose an appropriate FPGA, where students were guided through essential parameters such as logic resources, speed, power consumption, and toolchain compatibility. In this context, the Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA was introduced in detail, showcasing its features such as low power consumption, integrated DSP slices, block RAMs, and its suitability for both academic and industrial applications.

The session also included a valuable hands-on demonstration in which participants observed the process of designing and implementing block RAM (BRAM) using IP (Intellectual Property) in Vivado. Students learned how to create and instantiate BRAM components, simulate their behavior, and understand data read/write operations in VHDL. Following this, an interactive discussion took place where students enthusiastically posed questions, discussed their ongoing and future projects, and explored how FPGA could enhance their applications in areas like signal processing, sensor interfacing, and embedded system development.

The event saw active participation and positive feedback from students, who found the session highly informative and motivating. The blend of technical insight and practical demonstration encouraged many to consider FPGA design for their final-year projects. The event was also promoted on SAKEC’s and IETE-SAKEC’s official social media platforms, further amplifying its reach and impact. Overall, the workshop proved to be a valuable learning experience, fostering curiosity and innovation among the participants

The workshop successfully introduced participants to the world of FPGA design using Vivado. It bridged theoretical concepts with practical exposure, igniting curiosity and technical confidence among students to explore programmable logic in real-world applications.

The Electronics & Telecommunication Department, in collaboration with IETE SAKEC and IETE-CoE, orchestrated the “Oscillations 2024” technical poster presentation interdepartmental competition on April 3rd, 2024, starting from 10:30 am. The event served as a platform for undergraduate students across diverse academic disciplines to showcase their research acumen and technical prowess.

Judging the competition were Mr. Amey Gawde, Manager at Reliance Jio, and Mr. Rakshith Poojary, Senior Analyst at Accenture. A total of 38 participants, comprising nine groups of Final Year EXTC students and two groups of Third Year EXTC, presented their project work through poster presentations. The assessment criteria included the novelty of ideas, poster quality, project implementation, and the clarity of presentation..

The following are the winners of the Poster Presentation Competition:

1. 1st Prize: Yash Shere, Eesha Shah and Darshil Patel

Project Title: “ElectraRecruit: Connecting EXTC Students with Core Domain Careers”

Class: BE- EXTC

2. 2nd Prize: Prathamesh Paikade, Karthik Poojary, Sarvesh Salkar and Yogesh Thombare

Project Title: “Virtual Eyes: Deep Learning Vision for visually Impaired”

Class: BE-EXTC

3. 3rd Prize: Varad Chopdar, Manas Desai, Chaitanya Toraskar, Siddhesh Bagwe

Project Title: “Extracting Vocal Essence Flute Signal Elimination via Filtering”

Class: TE- EXTC

The Industrial Visit organized by IETE SAKEC and the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering Department of Shah and Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College from February 29 to March 7, 2024, provided an enriching experience for 37 students. Mr. Rohan Borgalli and Ms. Amisha Bhoir were the dedicated faculty coordinators throughout the journey.

In this Industrial Visit, Students delved into a world of exploration and learning. Highlights included visits to iconic landmarks like the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Jatayu Earth Centre, and Vivekananda Rock Memorial, as well as an immersive experience at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Tamil Nadu. The students attended interactive sessions with ISRO scientists, gaining invaluable insights into space propulsion technology. Beyond the technical, they explored historical sites like Vattakottai Fort and enjoyed serene moments at Kovalam Beach and Alleppey Boating.

The industrial visit served as a valuable opportunity for students to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical exposure, fostering a deeper understanding of their fields of study. As we departed, the memories and insights gained during this journey would undoubtedly contribute to our academic and personal growth.

InnovateX: Crafting Tomorrow’s Solutions – Technical Paper Writing Workshop & Presentation Showdown(using NDLI club platform)

Organizers:

• IETE-SAKEC
• SAKEC Library
• SAKEC-IETE COE
• Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Event Name: InnovateX: Crafting Tomorrow’s Solutions – Technical Paper Writing Workshop & Presentation Showdown

Date: March 23, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM

Venue: Lab 301 & 302, 3rd Floor, SAKEC

Objective:

The event aimed to foster innovation in cutting-edge technology by providing participants with opportunities to engage in a Technical Paper Writing Workshop and a Presentation Competition. It sought to enhance participants’ skills in crafting compelling technical papers using LATEX and presenting innovative projects effectively.

Participants:

A total of 30 students from various departments attended the event, representing a diverse range of interests and expertise within SAKEC.

Speaker:

Dr. Pramod Bhavarthe, an Eminent Researcher, conducted the Technical Paper Writing Workshop. His expertise and insights enriched the learning experience for the participants.

Event Overview:

• Technical Paper Writing Workshop:
  • The workshop commenced at 10:30 AM with Dr. Pramod Bhavarthe providing valuable insights and techniques for crafting compelling technical papers using LATEX.
  • Participants learned about the structure of technical papers, effective writing styles, and tips for enhancing the quality of their research papers.
  • Practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises enabled participants to apply the concepts learned during the workshop.
• Presentation Competition:
  • Following the workshop, participants engaged in a Presentation Competition where they showcased their innovative projects to a panel of esteemed judges and fellow participants.
  • Each participant was given a designated time slot to present their projects, followed by a Q&A session where judges and peers provided feedback and asked questions.
  • Presentations covered a diverse range of topics, including advancements in electronics, telecommunications, and related fields.
  • Participants demonstrated their communication skills, technical knowledge, and innovative thinking through engaging presentations.

Key Outcomes:

• Participants gained valuable insights into technical paper writing techniques and LATEX formatting.
• The Presentation Competition provided a platform for participants to showcase their innovative projects and receive constructive feedback.
• Interaction with peers and judges facilitated knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.
• The event contributed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the SAKEC community.

Conclusion:

“InnovateX: Crafting Tomorrow’s Solutions” was a successful event that achieved its objective of fostering innovation and enhancing technical skills among participants. The engaging workshops and presentations showcased the talent and creativity of SAKEC students, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in technology.

Acknowledgments:

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Pramod Bhavarthe for his invaluable contributions as the speaker for the Technical Paper Writing Workshop. We also appreciate the efforts of the organizing committee, judges, and all participants for their enthusiastic participation and contributions towards making the event a resounding success.

The Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Department, in collaboration with IETE-SAKEC & IETE-CoE of Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, recently organized a Student Development Program (SDP) in the form of a hands-on workshop on the Applications of AI. The event, held on January 6, 2024, featured two distinguished international speakers: Dr. Sanjan T.P. Gupta, a Machine Learning Scientist from the Biosciences Cluster, Corporate Research Labs, USA, and Mr. Prateek Verma, an expert international speaker from Stanford University, USA.

Dr. Gupta’s session focused on “Explore Generative AI & NLP in Healthcare,” offering a comprehensive overview, theoretical foundations, and a hands-on workshop exploring applications in medical image analysis, patient records, and clinical decision support. Mr. Verma’s session, “Dive into Multimodal Generative AI: Seeing, Hearing, Reading,” delved into advanced topics within Generative AI, emphasizing integrating visual data, textual information, and auditory components for comprehensive healthcare solutions. The workshop concluded with positive participant feedback, expressing appreciation for the practical demonstrations and a keen interest in applying AI concepts to healthcare research projects.

The expert speakers’ insights added depth to their understanding, and they expressed interest in further exploring Generative AI and NLP applications in specific domains. Overall, the workshop successfully enriched participants’ knowledge, equipping them to explore innovative solutions within the healthcare domain using advanced AI technologies. Combining theoretical insights, hands-on activities, and expert discussions contributed to a well-rounded learning experience. A total of 30 students from various departments participated in the workshop.

This SDP aimed to provide participants with a holistic view of Generative AI and NLP applications in healthcare, combining theoretical insights with practical, hands-on activities. Dr. Bhavesh Patel, the Principal, delivered closing remarks, and Mr. Rohan Borgalli, the Coordinator, expressed gratitude in the vote of thanks. The participants appreciated the in-depth coverage of multimodal AI concepts, finding the practical demonstrations insightful and applicable.

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering is collaboration with IETE SAKEC organized a visit to Nanofabrication facility, IITB on Saturday, 28/10/2023 for TE EXTC students. This visit was carried out for students to make them aware of different Fabrication processes involved in VLSI Design and the facilities available at IITB.

31 students with two faculty members Mr. Shridhar Sahu and Mrs. Gauri Chavan visited the facility which consisted of clean rooms, lithography equipment, sputtering process, molecular beam epitaxy and many more.

At IITBNF, there is a class 1000 cleanroom that has a maximum of 1000 foreign particles per cubic feet of air inside. The lithography process is used to write patterns on a resist layer (Photo lithography and Electron beam lithography) and the technique needed to transfer these patterns from the resist onto the main layer of the semiconductor wafer (Wet etching and Dry etching). Students also learnt about oxidation, thin film deposition and sputtering. All in all, it was a wonderful learning experience. The visit took 3 hours to be completed. The overall feedback from students was very motivating.

Before leaving the campus, a token of appreciation was presented to the IITBNF team for guiding the group of students and faculties throughout the visit.

IETE SAKEC in association with the Department of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Have organized Hand-on workshop on “Applications of DSP concepts in Speech & Music domains”  on Saturday, 14/10/2023 for TE and BE EXTC students.This workshop was carried out for students to make them aware of  Praat/MATLAB based teaching approach for the discrete /real-time signal processing.

The speaker for the above event was Dr.Shrikant Joshi , assistant professor working in the department of Electronics & Telecommunication engineering at Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology,Pune.

The various topics covered in the above event were Fourier transform ,Laplace transform,Fourier Spectrum (including Fast Fourier Spectrum) analysis: spectrograms and windowing.Spectogram analysis for audio signals. The workshop mainly consist of  computer demonstration or simulation that relates the theory to real-world signals, especially speech signal processing and their applications. Students also learnt much about Praat software. All in all, it was a wonderful learning experience. The overall feedback from students was very motivating. Before leaving the campus, a token of appreciation was presented to the speaker for guiding the students and faculties throughout the workshop.

After the event quiz based on the workshop was conducted to test the knowledge gained by the students throughout the workshop. The feedback is also conducted from the participants.

The department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in association with IETE-SAKEC and SAKEC – IETE Centre of Excellence had organized an Expert talk on 5 G Technology on 11/10/2023 from 11 am to 12.30 pm. The speaker Mr. Amey Gawde Sir, Manager, Reliance Jio addressed various aspects of 5G, including its impact on industries, infrastructure, and its potential to reshape communication globally. Discussed its potential applications in autonomous vehicles, smart cities, healthcare, and beyond. This glimpse into the future left attendees excited about the possibilities that 5G brings. The Expert Talk on 5G Technology was a resounding success, leaving attendees with a deeper understanding of the technology’s significance. Around 53 students of BE attended this event.

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in association with IETE-SAKEC and IIC organized technical poster presentation inter-college Competition under “Oscillations 2023” on 5th April 2023 from 10 am onwards. The event showcased undergraduate students’ research and technical skills from various academic disciplines.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of the ISF Coordinator and HOD(EXTC), Ms. T.P. Vinutha and faculties of SAKEC at 10:00 am in the foyer. It is Coordinated by Ms. Uma Raj, Assistant Professor, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Department and the student council of the department.
The judges for the event were Dr. Harvindar Singh Gambhir, Mr. N.K Karnani, Ms Bhakti Garde, Dr.Asha Durafe. All the Final Year SAKEC EXTC students participated in this event and around 26 project groups, having a total of 110 participants, presented their project work through poster presentation. This included 4 groups from other colleges and 6 from other departments of SAKEC. The posters were judged on the basis of their novelty, poster and project implementation as well as presentation of the work.
Throughout the event, participants had the opportunity to interact with the judges and attendees, discuss their research findings, and exchange ideas with other students. The winners of the competition were announced at the end of the event, and cash prizes were awarded to the top performers. The winning posters demonstrated a high level of technical expertise, innovation, and creativity.
The following are the winners of the Poster Presentation Competition:

1st Prize:Sharma Dilip, Patel Saim, Kotkar Arpita and Patel Dinesh
Project Title: “NO BARRIER: GESTURE RECOGNITION”
Class & College: BE- EXTC, SAKEC

2nd Prize: a. Yesha Limbachia , Moksha Shah, Harshil Shah and Aditi Bailur
Project Title: “American Sign Language Recognition System and its convertion from Text to Speech”
Class & College: BE- CS, SAKEC

b. Avdhoot Mhatre, Shubhankar Rokade, Yash Sonparote and Shubham Yogi
Project Title: “Crop Recommendation Using Soil and Weather Analysis”
Class & College: BE- EXTC, Lokmanya Tilak College of Engineering

and

3rd Prize:Manas Desai, Varad Choodar, Zaid Ansari and Siddhesh Bagwe
Project Title: “Drunk Driving Prevention System”
Class & College: SE- EXTC, SAKEC