Empowering Minds: ML & Generative AI Workshop by GL-DSDA

The Guest Lecture Committee of DSDA (GL-DSDA) at SCIT, in collaboration with Optimum Data Analytics, organized an insightful workshop on 24th January. Optimum Data Analytics, a women-led startup founded in 2017, has made significant strides in the data analytics industry. The workshop was conducted by Abhishek Jog, Abhijeet Jagtap, Divya Dalal, and Sruthi, who shared their expertise with students.

The session introduced machine learning frameworks and emphasized hands-on activities, guiding participants through data preprocessing to model evaluation. Supervised and unsupervised learning techniques were discussed, with key evaluation metrics such as MSE, RMSE, R², precision, recall, and F1-score. Participants worked with regression and classification datasets to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

Deep learning fundamentals, including kernels, activation functions, and backpropagation, were explored alongside neural network architectures like feedforward networks, CNNs for image classification, and RNNs for sequential data. Interactive tools such as TensorFlow Playground allowed participants to visualize neural networks, while hands-on exercises focused on image classification using Python and preprocessing techniques like resizing and normalization.

The workshop also covered Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) for dimensionality reduction and its applications in recommendation systems and noise filtering. A session on chatbot development using LangFlow provided practical insights into conversational AI.

Three Jupyter notebooks were shared, covering image classification with CIFAR-10, image preprocessing techniques using OpenCV, and supervised learning with SVD in predictive modeling. Additionally, the speakers provided real-time demonstrations of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), showcasing their transformative impact.

Dr. Kanchan Patil, Deputy Director at SCIT, graced the event by felicitating the speakers, acknowledging their commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering learning. She expressed gratitude for the team’s efforts in making the session an enriching experience for the participants.

The workshop’s focus on hands-on learning, coupled with expert guidance from the Optimum Data Analytics team, left a lasting impact on the students. It not only deepened their understanding of machine learning and AI but also inspired them to explore these fields further. The event was a resounding success, marking yet another milestone in GL-DSDA’s journey of academic excellence.