Director-Academics, Shri. E. Sai Kiran Reddy, has a BTech degree from BITS-Pilani and an M.S. from Northeastern University in Boston, USA. He has experience working in MCs in India and abroad, including Volvo, Accenture, and Google. 

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You held key positions at various organizations like Volvo and Google etc. What made you pursue your career in academia and excited to walk with ELLENKI in the journey?

Working at MNCs and having been a student at both BITS-Pilani, and Northeastern University, Boston, I have witnessed firsthand the immense potential that arises when academia and industry collaborate. In Hyderabad, as well as across India, there are abundant opportunities to leverage this synergy. By providing students with the chance to interact with industries, engage in hands-on experiences, and tackle real-time problems, their creative minds can truly flourish. These collaborative efforts bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, fostering a generation of innovative thinkers poised to make significant contributions to the professional world.

How do you balance the needs of faculty, students, and administration as a director?

As an academic director, balancing the needs of faculty, students, and administration requires effective communication, clearly defined roles and expectations, fostering a supportive work environment, prioritizing a student-centric approach, promoting professional development for faculty, collaborating with administration, utilizing data-driven decision-making, and seeking feedback to adapt and improve.

As a director of - Ellenki College of Engineering and Technology, what do you feel is the USP or what are the differentiating factors that make ELLENKI stand out from other colleges?

In addition to its advantageous location near the city and in a serene atmosphere, Ellenki College benefits from its proximity to numerous prominent companies (Toshiba, MRF, MSN) and Industrial areas such as BHEL, Patancheru Industrial belt, Sultanpur Medical Device Park, LED Park- Shivanagar. This geographical advantage offers students valuable opportunities for internships, industry collaborations, and practical exposure to real-world engineering practices. The proximity to these companies fosters a strong industry-academia relationship, enabling students to gain insights into the latest industry trends and fostering potential employment opportunities.

Ellenki College is home to a highly qualified faculty with Ph.D. degrees, ensuring a strong academic foundation for students. The institution is committed to the professional development of its faculty through regular Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), enabling them to stay abreast of the latest educational trends and enhance their teaching skills.

What steps would you take to ensure that the college program’s curriculum remains relevant, aligns with industry demands, and prepares students for successful careers?

Ellenki College has established MOUs with numerous industry-oriented companies (including state govt entities BHEL, TRANSCO, etc) in and around Hyderabad, including the esteemed Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK). All Ellenki students must be enrolled in TASK from their first year of engineering. We foster industry collaboration by engaging professionals, regularly review and update the curriculum to align with industry trends, facilitate industrial visits and internships for practical exposure, encourage faculty development through industry engagement, establish advisory committees for guidance, offer skill development programs, leverage the alumni network, and maintain a continuous feedback loop with industry partners and employers to make necessary adjustments.

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What is the challenging part of being in the Director - Academics role and how do you handle them?

We come across several challenges that demand careful handling. Balancing the needs and expectations of faculty, students, and administration is a continuous endeavor, requiring effective communication and a proactive approach. Ensuring curriculum relevance and alignment with industry demands necessitates regular monitoring and adaptation. Facilitating faculty development by providing training opportunities and fostering a culture of continuous learning is crucial. Handling these challenges involves proactive planning, effective resource allocation, and staying abreast of educational advancements to ensure a thriving academic environment for faculty and students alike.