Messy Data, Real Solutions: How Anuraag Shukla Uses the IITM BS Degree to Solve Real Problems
For many students, Computer Science is an abstract exercise – a world of clean code, perfect datasets, and controlled lab environments. But for Anuraag Shukla, the true value of Data Science lies in its ability to untangle the messy, unpredictable realities of the real world. Anuraag’s journey into the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science…
Closing the Gap of Finance and Machine Learning – Veekshitha Thamanna
The interplay between concepts and domains has been a historic originator for ideas that change how we observe the world around us, and Veekshitha Thamanna was one such person who could perceive that overlap. Coming from a background of Commerce, having completed her B. Com and pursuing a Chartered Accountancy, she would soon come across…
Learning to Balance: S. Karthikeya’s Journey Through Two Degrees
For S. Karthikeya from Hyderabad, college life has meant balancing two demanding degrees. He is pursuing a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Geethanjali College of Engineering alongside the IIT Madras BS Degree in Electronic Systems. Managing both degrees was not easy. There were classes, assignments, examinations, and deadlines from two different institutions. At…
What Started as an Interest in Circuits Slowly Became Pratham’s Career Direction
For Pratham Tibrewal, choosing a career was never about following trends or chasing a popular branch. It began with a simple realization during his entrance preparation days – he genuinely enjoyed studying Electronics. That interest eventually led him to the IIT Madras BS Degree in Electronic Systems, one of the early batches of the program. What…
How Akmal Found His Path Between Code and Circuits
During his B.Tech in Computer Science, Md Akmal Raza realized that his interest in technology extended far beyond software alone. He became increasingly fascinated by the way hardware and software work together to power real-world systems. That interest led him to take a bold step: joining the IIT Madras BS in Electronic Systems alongside his…
From Setback to Self-Built Success: Kajal’s Journey of Growth and Grit
Not every dream works out the way we imagine – but sometimes, what replaces it turns out to be even better. Kajal Sanwal’s journey didn’t begin with certainty. It began with a setback, a moment where things didn’t go as planned. But instead of stopping there, she chose a different path – one that slowly…
A Return to the Academic Arena – Maddala Venkata Shankara Lakshmi Narayana
For those who possess an enduring curiosity, education is never a destination but a lifelong journey. Maddala Venkata Shannkara Lakshmi Narayana embodies this spirit of continuous learning.Having completed his BTech in Electrical Engineering in 1984, MTech in Computer Science and Engineering in 1986, and a second MTech in Industrial Engineering in 1989 from IIT Delhi,…
Every Detour Led Here : Sachin Sinha
If you asked Sachin Sinha to draw the roadmap to his career, he’d probably refuse. Not because he can’t, but because every time he thought he had figured it out, life quietly redrew the map. Engineering didn’t work out. Geology wasn’t exactly Plan A. Data Science arrived unexpectedly. His first software job involved Java, even…
From Neonatology to Neural Networks: A Doctor’s Journey into Machine Learning
Recently, Dr. Shrey Gupta sat down with his brother-in-law – an engineer preparing for an artificial intelligence job interview – and offered to help him revise. Five minutes in, the engineer stopped him. “I feel like I’m the doctor,” he laughed. “I don’t understand what you’re saying at all.” For Dr. Gupta, a pediatrician and…
The Unexpected Path to a 9.5 CGPA: Yasaswi Kapila’s IITM BS Degree Experience
For Yasaswi Kapila, the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications wasn’t just an academic credential; it was a career catalyst. What began as a search for a structured programming path during his engineering studies transformed him into a professional Data Scientist. Yasaswi joined the program’s first batch in 2020 while simultaneously pursuing…
