Shaping an Industry-Ready Mindset: Gaurav’s Story from the IIT Madras BS Degree
Gaurav Ginodia’s association with the IITM BS Degree in Data Science and Applications began while he was pursuing his undergraduate studies in Computer Science at the University of Calcutta. As Data Science and AI continued to redefine the future of technology, he focused on strengthening his core understanding of these cutting-edge disciplines. Drawn by the…
Beyond the Filter: Why Advait Vats Said Yes to Everything (and Why You Should Too)
The transition from staring at a 13-inch screen at home to a lush, green campus of a renowned institute, filled with students, monkeys, and deer doesn’t just happen. Unless, you’re one of those people who jump at every opportunity, collecting a plethora of experiences that can sometimes be more valuable than a certificate, depending on…
Inside the Box: How the IIT Madras BS Degree Changed the Way Aniket Kalra Thinks
When Aniket Kalra was pursuing the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Applications, there were nights when he would look up from his laptop and it would be 3 AM, and he had to be at the office in a few hours. He’d been a working professional at a defence organisation for years…
“I’ve Become a Daredevil”: How Kavita Lele Turned an 8-Year Break into a Challenge
Retirement or a slower pace of life is often the goal after a demanding career, but for Kavita Lele, it was never part of the plan. When she left her role as an Associate Project Manager at Accenture to be a mother, it was supposed to be a brief pause. Two years turned into eight,…
Diya Nathwani Came to IIT Madras for Data Science, she Found Everything Else Too.
Three days before the interview for this article, Diya Nathwani was in a room where a million-dollar deal was being signed. It was a coincidence, she says, almost laughing it off – the same way she laughs off most of the remarkable things that have happened to her. At 23, Diya is a creative consultant,…
From Curiosity to Commitment: Anupam’s IIT Madras BS Journey
In January 2021, with a quiet determination to rebuild his academic journey, Anupam Kumar Jha enrolled in the IIT Madras BS Degree in Data Science and Application, marking the beginning of a transformative chapter in his life. He initially enrolled in the program as a learning opportunity, but it soon became a transformative four-year journey,…
Archit Handa: From a Childhood Curiosity in Robotics to a GenAI Engineer
Archit Handa’s first brush with AI came from a robotic arm. Growing up in Gurgaon, he was fascinated by machines and the logic behind that made them move. A Class 11 Yashawa internship introduced him to the teach pendent – controlling a robotic arm in just a few inputs. “I just had to give two,…
Sadiya Maheen Siddiqui: Why 19 is the New Prime for Professionals
At 19, when most students are just starting college and figuring out life for themselves, Sadiya Maheen Siddiqui is already in the Degree level of the IITM BS Degree in Data Science and Applications. She scored 99.29 percentile in JEE Mains and qualified for Advanced, but the whirlwind began right after – counselling, options, and…
Decoding the Past with AI Tools: Shagun’s IITM BS Journey
Shagun Dwivedi’s academic journey does not follow a straight line, and that is exactly what makes it special. While she was deeply interested in computer science, she knew early on that a conventional engineering degree was not the path she wanted to take. At the same time, she was equally drawn to history and the…
Zeyuan Song: The Gap Between Knowing and Doing
Zeyuan Song, based in Oklahoma, discovered the IIT Madras BS program while searching for remote computer science degrees. What truly convinced him was IIT Madras’s proven reputation and track record of producing industry leaders, developers, and CEOs across India and the US. “I knew the university was at the top, and I thought the program…
