Empowering Future Engineers: Bishop Jerome Institute Hosts "Industry Insights: Bridging Academia and Industry"

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE, CSE-AI, and CSE-DS) at Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Industry Institute Interaction Cell (IIIC), successfully hosted an impactful industrial session titled "Industry Insights: Bridging Academia and Industry — From Campus to Careers."

Designed specifically for first-year B.Tech students, the event aimed to provide early exposure to real-world corporate expectations, helping students understand the critical shift from academic learning to professional engineering practice.

Event Highlights

  • Expert Resource Person: The session was delivered by Mr. Rajeev Srinivas, Region Head (Academic Alliances Group, Kerala) at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Ernakulam. Bringing years of industry leadership, he offered students invaluable perspectives on modern corporate dynamics.

  • Key Focus Areas: The talk centered on career guidance, future technological opportunities, industry-required skill sets, and the real-world impact of foundational engineering education.

  • Organized Collaboration: Jointly organized by the department specializations—CSE, CSE-AI, and CSE-DS—the session emphasized cross-disciplinary learning and early readiness for the evolving tech ecosystem.

Event Summary Details

  • Institution: Bishop Jerome Institute (School of Engineering, Architecture & Management), Kollam

  • Date & Time: September 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

  • Venue: 6th Floor Seminar Hall, BJI

  • Target Audience: First-Year B.Tech Students (CSE, CSE-AI, CSE-DS)

  • Convenors: Dr. Deepa Rajan. S (HOD, CSE), Prof. Greeshma T S (HOD, CSE-AI), Prof. Saniya John (HOD, CSE-DS)

  • Coordinators: Prof. Aryamol A U (Assistant Professor, CSE), Prof. Marvin Suraj Koshy (Assistant Professor, CSE-AI), Prof. Detty M Panicker (Assistant Professor, CSE-DS)

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A where students engaged directly with Mr. Srinivas, gaining clarity on career pathways, skill development strategy, and how to maximize their four years of engineering education for corporate success.