Professor A.K. Rao, Head Computer Science & Engineering  Department

Professor A.K. Rao brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Head of the Technical Training and Skill Development Department. With over 20 years in both industry and academia, she is passionate about equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the ever-evolving technical landscape.

Professor Rao's specialization lies in preparing students for industry readiness. Her in-depth understanding of advanced programming subjects, coupled with her extensive industry experience, allows her to design and deliver rigorous and practical training programs.

Students benefit from Professor Rao's unique approach, which combines:

• Solid theoretical foundation: She provides a clear understanding of core programming concepts.
• Real-world application: She incorporates practical exercises, case studies, and industry-relevant projects into her courses.
• Industry insights: She shares valuable insights from her extensive industry experience, preparing students for the workplace.
• Mentorship and guidance: She fosters a supportive learning environment, offering personalized guidance and mentorship to her students.

Professor Rao's dedication to student success is evident in her numerous achievements:

• Developing innovative curriculum: She has played a key role in designing and implementing industry-aligned programs that equip students with the latest technical skills.
• Mentoring future leaders: She has guided countless students towards successful careers in the tech industry.
• Earning recognition: She has received accolades for her teaching excellence and commitment to student development.

Professor Rao's passion for her field and her commitment to student success make her an invaluable asset to the Technical Training and Skill Development Department. Students seeking a rigorous and industry-focused education will find Professor Rao's guidance and expertise instrumental in their journey towards a fulfilling career in the technical field.

About the Department

True to its commitment to the core principle of Industry Link, lloyd has recognized the urgent need of the industry for next generation digitally skilled engineers. Responding to this need, it has upgraded its curriculum to incorporate Academic collaborations with the major IT leaders of the globe to provide a pool of digital technologies.

The department offers a full-time B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and MCA degree under AKTU and are AICTE approved.

According to a recent release by NASSCOM, the skills of the future would be Big Data Analytics, Cloud & Cybersecurity Services, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and many other Digital Technologies. A huge demand is foreseen for roles such as mobile app development, social media, data scientists & platform engineering. According to a McKinsey report on ‘Technology Jobs & the Future of Work’, digital technologies could contribute $550 billion to $ 1 trillion of economic impact per year in India by the year 2025. According to another renowned survey, 69% of IT leaders expect huge surge in the job market in the next 3 to 5 years due to digital technologies.

This has led lloyd to infuse the CSE’s beyond curriculum area with relevant digital technologies that will enable students to add immense value to the organisations they will join.

Department is powered by a project based learning methodology which enables the teacher and the group of students to mould the learning style dependent on the profile of the learners and create an environment to provide constructivism and collaborative learning.

The ‘flipped-classroom’ model and a unique mastery learning platform is integrated into the project based learning approach.

Department will be embedded with Full Stack Programming, Big Data, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IOT) curriculum to make it more industry relevant.

Department possess Academic collaboration and Specialised certification courses with MICROSOFT, IBM, ORACLE, AMAZON WEB SERVICES:

• Data Science
• Big Data Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Cloud Computing
• Artificial Intelligence

• Highly Qualified & Research Oriented Faculty
• CO-OP partner with various industry
• Industry oriented learning through Technology Groups
• Excellent infrastructure & computing facilities
• Excellent placement records
• Strong Alumni & industry Interaction. Our Alumni are working in top MNC’s of world like IBM, Microsoft, Facebook, SAP, Oracle etc.
• Well defined student mentoring process
• Excellent academic results
• Strong focus on placement preparation & continuous assessment

• Research orientation for both faculty & students.
• Focus on programming hands-on
• Motivation for Self learning initiatives
• Well defined teaching-learning process with use of technology based teaching methodologies
• Orientation programs for 1st & 2nd year students
• National & International level Engineering activities
• Enough opportunities for all round development of students through engineering activities under student chapters & clubs