Ms. T. Ramyasree is the Head of the CSE Department at Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology. He has over 15 years of experience in teaching and in the industry, out of which he has been serving as the HOD for over one year. He completed a Master of Technology from Sree Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology and Science, Mahabubnagar. Besides academics, he publishes papers in national and international journals in his area of expertise. He also holds CSI membership and has published books for undergraduate students.

Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology

What is the latest program that you are offering at Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad which will help students outperform and stand apart from the crowd?

VCET offers courses in emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, and Computer Science and Engineering. Apart from the latest technologies, the college offers conventional undergraduate courses like Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The college offers PG programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Embedded Systems, and MBA. In its MBA programme, the college offers specializations like Finance, Marketing, Systems, IT, and Logistics. 

What are the factors that make this program the best for the students to opt for?

The college focuses on student-centric learning processes like skill development, experimental learning, ICT-based learning, hands-on experience in a real-time application, project-based learning, and CRT programs exclusively for undergraduate students. The college focuses on training and placement for students through regular campus recruitment, virtual drives, and the Telangana Academic Skill and Knowledge (TASK). We also offer co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, internships, sports, games, workshops, NPTEL certification, and hackathons. The world needs computer scientists. Every area of our lives is directly impacted by computer programs. We depend on computer scientists for excellent potential for graduates, and beginning pay is an advantage of our programme. Practically every sector requires them. We are also providing gym and yoga facilities.

What will you say are the “best practices” in the course you’re offering? 

Providing students with specific training and internships in the latest technologies is our goal. The best practices we follow are to meet industry requirements. Here, students gain knowledge about the latest tools and technologies. Especially, at the end of every semester, students need to complete specific training (internships) to learn about new technologies and tools.

What are some valuable insights from the program that you are offering at your institute?

Guest lecturers from academia and industry, seminars, workshops, and training programs are offered to students on campus. We enhance the creativity of the students through designing skills. Our institute is conducting a value-added course for students. The Techno Cultural fest is organized to develop team spirit and organization skills among the students. Knowledge sharing between students is fundamental for successful innovation. Guest lectures, seminars, workshops, and training programs by industry experts provide awareness to the students on the latest technologies adopted in the industries. Educating students in different fields is our primary goal. We encourage the students to start their entrepreneurial practices, go for higher studies abroad, or complete minor degrees from IITs.

How does the program ensure that students are being prepared for the future?

Engineering is a lot of hard work, but it’s also one of the most rewarding careers out there. Applying mathematical and scientific ideas to solve issues is what engineering is all about. Engineers study, create, and improve methods in a variety of industries such as electronics, transportation, and medicine. The majority of what you see was created by an engineer. Engineering is a fascinating subject since it integrates knowledge of Science, Math, and creativity. It teaches you to challenge conventional wisdom and generate original thought. You need imagination and the capacity to see beyond what has already been done to do this. Engineering offers a large variety of specializations and sectors to choose from. We provide countless employment prospects to develop a successful career. A specialization in engineering will increase your income and position and you can explore many diverse, fascinating employment opportunities within the sector to switch up your work and keep your professional spirits high. One of the major advantages of studying engineering is getting access to a variety of professional prospects.

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What are you most proud of in your career so far?

I’m most proud of having managed a successful administrative team for the last five years. I oversaw a team of more than fifteen employees in an office setting. My team worked tirelessly to ensure that our department ran smoothly, and it showed in our institute’s overall productivity. The higher-ranking associates even recognized us for our work output, and I was awarded a promotion after leading the team for three years. I consider supervising this team to be my greatest accomplishment because of the growth and work produced by them. I gained experience in how to be a better head of the department and employee during the same period.

What strategy do you employ for building an efficient work team?

We emphasize the importance of each team member’s contribution and focus on how all of our jobs operate together to move the entire team closer to its goal. I delegate problem-solving tasks to the team and let the team work on creative solutions together. We maintain an atmosphere of open communication that helps our team understand each other and reach better decisions. It can also help us find better conflict resolutions and create a more harmonious workplace.

What was the most challenging task that you faced in your career so far, and what did you learn from it?

The toughest challenge in my work is when manpower fluctuates and there are not enough people to fill our positions. It becomes hard to work in this situation to complete the allotted responsibilities on time. As my work depends on another team or person, not receiving any responses from them as per expectation is the toughest challenge. I always try to overcome these challenges by executing some additional hard work, as I strongly believe that these challenges glorify our careers and give us the opportunity to go ahead in our life.

What do you find most difficult about being the head of the Department?

In today’s highly competitive work environment, all organizations normally expect their employees to perform their best and meet their goals. While it is common for employees to go through periods of time where they are less productive and motivated, there are ways to help them feel motivated again. If left unresolved, a decrease in productivity can affect the performance of other team members and the achievement of the overall goals. We handle these management problems related to decreased productivity by regularly monitoring employee performance. Setting clear work targets, implementing work processes, assigning specific tasks to each member of the department, and providing constructive feedback if they fall short of the expected performance are additional ways to address this challenge. We may analyze the workflow, get to the root of the problem, and make necessary adjustments. We may be required to enforce work discipline or restructure the department if performance does not improve. By addressing issues early on, it is possible to avoid more problems arising in a later stage.

What is your vision for Visvesvaraya College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad for the next five years?

To become a pioneer in the area of Engineering and Technology, to create skilled and knowledgeable human resources, and to also assist the nation with its continuous research towards sustainable development. We want to educate, train and create a generation of job ready engineers who have the right skills to fit into any job and industry.