AI and automation offer opportunities for young engineers, says BrahMos chief
BrahMos Director-General Jaiteerth R. Joshi addressed the 16th Graduation Day ceremony at SDMCET in Dharwad on Saturday.
Artificial intelligence and automation provide significant opportunities and responsibilities for young engineers to help India achieve global innovation and self-reliance, according to The Hindu.
Jaiteerth R. Joshi, Director-General of BrahMos (DRDO) and CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos Aerospace, made these remarks during the 16th Graduation Day ceremony at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad on Saturday.
Mr. Joshi stated that engineers play an important role in national missions across sectors including defence, industry, research, entrepreneurship, and public service. He told graduates that knowledge is their strength, innovation is their contribution, and character is their greatest asset.
Presiding over the ceremony, SDME Society vice-president D. Surendra Kumar advised graduates to develop safe and sustainable solutions while nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability. He urged them to uphold integrity, humility, and excellence.
Bhumika Chandrashekhar Sajjan, from the Information Science and Engineering Department, was awarded the Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade Gold Medal after securing a CGPA of 9.91.
She emerged as the college topper.
A total of 686 undergraduate, 27 postgraduate, and 116 MBA students received degree certificates. Additionally, nine candidates who secured doctoral degrees from Visvesvaraya Technological University and other universities received appreciation certificates.