To be a modern-day engineer, being a domain-specific expert is just not enough. Data Science helps engineers to make better decisions at work and for organisations at large.

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Every year, India produces over 1.5 million engineering graduates. These are disproportionately high numbers especially considering the appropriate opportunities available. To say that the competition in the job market is cutthroat, would be an understatement. In such a situation, it becomes imperative that students skill up and get that extra edge. 

Data science, apart from being a booming industry, is also a field that is interesting and challenging. Being trained in data science alongside regular engineering opens several doors of opportunity. Analytics India Magazine caught up with Dr Dakshinamurthy V Kolluru, Founder and President, INSOFE to understand more about the scope and opportunities. Dr Kolluru speaks about the engineering and data science dual degree offered by INSOFE which will equip aspirants with skills of today’s world.

AIM: How relevant are core engineers with data science specialisation in modern-day organisations?

Dr Kolluru: To be a modern-day engineer, being a domain-specific expert is just not enough. Organisations expect you to also have an understanding of data-driven innovation across various phases of engineering. Data Science helps engineers to make better decisions at work and for organisations at large.

An engineer’s role involves efficient design, development, execution, and maintenance of systems. This calls for an in-depth analysis of a variety of dynamic factors. Data Science, on the other hand, relies extensively on building a rationale around engineering endeavours. It involves collecting data on several factors affecting a product/problem, assessing the trends, analysing correlations between them, and predicting how they will change over time. 

Using the principles of data correlation and change predictions, engineers can come up with superior designs, build better products, and run systems more efficiently than ever before!  

AIM: Could you give us some examples of such applications in the real world?

Dr Kolluru: Automobile Industry

Industries such as Transportation and Automobiles depend on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to build components with precision. Industry leaders such as GE Transportation have envisaged brilliant factories that rely extensively on Machine Intelligence. They have arrived at digitising the processes and reducing the downtime in maintenance. 

From Tool design standardisation, predicting wear and tear of moving parts to visualising exceptional malfunctions, Data Science is being adopted seamlessly. In addition, Artificial Intelligence is used for state-of-the-art innovations like aerodynamic design and autonomous navigation. 

With innovations and developments in data science applications engineers have been able to design superior solutions, which couldn’t be thought of earlier.

Healthcare providers are using statistical simulations of clinical trials to pre-test the efficacy of the drugs. Machine Learning algorithms are being utilised by the healthcare industry to identify different chemical combinations that can be used in drug discovery. Adopting machine intelligence to arrive at the most suitable combinations, companies are now able to come up with efficient drugs. These principles have sped up the drug development process and enhanced its efficiency.

Hospitals and doctors are now adopting machine learning models for prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic ailments like diabetes and terminal diseases like cancer.

AIM: How did INSOFE come up with the dual specialisation master’s programs?

Dr Kolluru: INSOFE is a world-class institute that is imparting quality data science education. To help students break into the heart of Engineering through their data science expertise, INSOFE has collaborated with top universities to offer dual specialization programs. 

Case Western Reserve University, USA and University of Strathclyde, UK are two such universities that have the finest engineering departments in the world. Case Western Reserve University in particular has been at the forefront of integrating engineering with various domains. Their work in Biomedical Engineering is an apt example of such innovation. 

The curriculum of the dual master’s degree is designed to ensure that students master data science and its implementation in different engineering domains. INSOFE’s philosophy is to extend the student’s expertise to research, product development, and new-age engineering in their core discipline. 

We strongly believe that such partnerships provide an opportunity for the student to study at some of the world-class universities, enhance student learning through multi-cultural interactions, and be mentored by renowned professors. 

AIM: What dual specialisations are offered through INSOFE and can students apply to such options in other universities?

Dr Kolluru: Case Western Reserve University and INSOFE offer Dual Specialization Masters programs in three engineering disciplines. The broad specializations include Biomedical Engineering with Translational Health Technology, Mechanical Engineering with AI and Robotics in addition to Civil, and Environmental Engineering with AI and Machine Learning. 

Students will complete the data science specific credits at INSOFE campuses in India and the latter part of the course work would be completed at Case School of Engineering, Cleveland – OH, USA.  

These programs are offered only under the Case Western – INSOFE collaboration. This option is not available for students undertaking normal courses at the university. The competitive examination scores like GRE / TOEFL / IELTS are waived off for students applying to the programs under this collaboration. However, the students have to clear INSOFE Entrance Exam (INEX) as a pre-qualification to apply for these programs. Eligible students also stand a chance to receive a scholarship of up to 25% of the tuition fee.  

AIM: How are opportunities different in the US compared to in India for students graduating in such programs?

Dr Kolluru: This is a STEM graduate program, students will be eligible to work in the USA upon the completion of the degree. The research and manufacturing focus of companies in the USA provides opportunities that require data science skills in addition to engineering expertise.

The dual specialization masters help students extend their reach beyond IT companies as they are equipped to work across industries like automobile, healthcare, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. They have an added advantage over a regular engineering graduate since a greater number of organisations are looking for engineers with data science skills.  

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Bangalore: Vijaybhoomi University in the Greater Mumbai region promoted by the 25 year old leading business school in the country, IFIM Business School has established a first of its kind arrangement with INSOFE, a leader in Data Science education and corporate training, to establish an independent professional school for data sciences under the aegis of the
University to offer next-gen degree programs such as BS (Data Science), BE (Artificial Intelligence) and MS (Data Science). These programs have specially designed by INSOFE to meet the impending demand of more than 90,000 data science professionals as required in the country.

The BS (Data Science) program is probably the best qualification for those who are planning to make a career in the IT and ITeS world. With the world going digital, algorithms and data analytics skills are becoming paramount. With most IT and ITeS companies pivoting their businesses to cater to the digital transformation requirements of the world, trained data scientists are becoming the most demanded professionals in the industry. And why not? By pursuing a 3 year Bachelor of Science program, the user learns the tools for building algorithms and also learns to apply the same to a business vertical. Graduating students from this program can expect to get high paying jobs not only in IT and ITeS companies but also be in high demand by the new age platform companies that have been established on the foundation of digital and big data analytics. The students are also empowered to deep dive and complete their masters in data science by completing a co-term of one year. Implying that a student will be able to finish his bachelors and masters degree in 4 years.

The BE (Artificial Intelligence) program is best suited for those who are keen to work in research laboratories and world-class product companies to solve complex engineering tasks of data sciences and artificial intelligence. With extremely rigorous training in mathematics and software programming, students graduating from this program will be able to design, develop and maintain revolutionary platforms for various applications of AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. The degree also provides an ideal platform for students to pursue a global Master’s and Ph.D. degree in AI.

The MS (Data Science) program is a two year program targeted at engineering / science / math graduates who wish to develop a career in Data Science. It combines three crucial aspects of AI application; Engineering, Mathematics and Business. The student spends one term studying Data Science, one term studying Business Management and one term overseas getting exposed to real world product engineering problems in data science. Then they do an industry project and thesis. They will be looked at by the industry to help them leap forward in AI adoption.

The INSOFE School of Data Science at Vijaybhoomi University will be set up in the Vijaybhoomi University campus at Karjat, Greater Mumbai. The school will provide state of the art infrastructure for laboratory work and will also engage with industry to provide the best internships that India has to offer. The courses at this school will be delivered by the acclaimed faculty of INSOFE, faculty from IFIM Business School and Vijaybhoomi University. The students will also experience master classes from leading faculties in the world and will also have an opportunity to pursue a term overseas along with dual degree options with global highly ranked universities.

Speaking on this association, Sanjay Padode, President Vijaybhoomi University , said, “Vijaybhoomi University is the first “Liberal Professional University” in the country. The liberal framework of the curriculum enables the student to explore and discover their own life goals. Further the curriculum goes on to help the student build relevant knowledge and develop skills that are highly desirable but in short supply and much required by society. Partnering with INSOFE is a testimony to the University’s commitment of providing professional education and designed to provide each student with a great launching pad for ‘xgboosting” their career”

Dakshinamurthy V Kolluru, CEO of INSOFE, said, “We have observed that technology and management skills grow along two different pathways. Through the implementation of technology across various industries, there is a driving need to bridge the gap between technology and management skills. By delivering these new-age programmes to the students of VijayBhoomi University and IFIM Business School, we aim to enrich students to become future-ready professionals who would have technology as well as managerial skills as their forte.”

INSOFE School of Data Science will be the first private professional training and education school established in a University for conducting research and delivering rigorous academic inputs to develop future ready professionals in the area of data science. The degree programs offered by this school will be the best in this category and the objective of these programs would be to develop continuously employable professionals who are trained to be solution seekers and solution providers leveraging the new technologies of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to make our society a better place to live whilst developing their individual successful careers.

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