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Tech Winter Break - GDG on Campus Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

GDG on Campus Sri Eshwar College of Engineering - Coimbatore, India

The Tech Winter Break event at Sri Eshwar College of Engineering featured “How to Crush Your Next Hackathon” on Dec 15, 2024, led by Dr. Sampath Kumar S and Mr. Ayush Mokal. The session covered hackathon essentials, from team building and problem-solving to leveraging modern trends like AI. Emphasis was placed on creating innovative MVPs, fostering collaboration, and delivering impactful final pit

Dec 15, 2024, 12:30 – 2:00 PM (UTC)

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Event Name: Tech Winter Break – How to Crush Your Next Hackathon

Date: December 15, 2024

Organized By: GDG On Campus, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

The event “How to Crush Your Next Hackathon” was a transformative session aimed at preparing students to excel in hackathons by honing their technical, collaborative, and strategic skills. Led by two experienced speakers, Dr. Sampath Kumar S and Mr. Ayush Mokal, the session provided a comprehensive roadmap for success, from team formation to final project delivery.

Session Highlights:

Insights by Dr. Sampath Kumar S:

Understanding Hackathons:
Explained the significance of hackathons as innovation hubs where participants collaborate to solve real-world problems.
Highlighted their organization by governments, corporations, or agencies, fostering creativity and problem-solving.
Team Formation:
Stressed the importance of building diverse teams and selecting a spokesperson who understands the project deeply.
Recommended creating a healthy team culture that values every member’s ideas and input.
Approaching Problem Statements:
Encouraged brainstorming sessions and open discussions with both teammates and external individuals to refine understanding.
Highlighted the importance of analyzing existing solutions and focusing on adding unique, innovative features.
Solution Development:
Shared methods to transform ideas into viable, structured products.
Advised balancing functionality and innovation while aligning with the hackathon’s theme or problem statement.
Final Pitch Preparation:
Encouraged teams to showcase a complete, polished product during the pitch, highlighting both its functionality and unique aspects.

Insights by Mr. Ayush Mokal:

Team Composition:

Defined an ideal team as one with diverse skill sets, including a developer, designer, product manager, and business strategist.

Highlighted the value of a multidisciplinary approach for technical and business feasibility.

Modern Trends and Themes:

Emphasized the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI to stand out in hackathons.

Encouraged aligning projects with relevant global challenges, such as sustainable development.

Application Development:

Advised focusing on one core feature that effectively addresses the problem statement.

Highlighted the importance of building a functional MVP (Minimum Viable Product) as a foundation for further development.

The session equipped participants with actionable strategies to navigate hackathons successfully. By emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and strategic problem-solving, attendees left with the confidence and knowledge to excel in competitive environments.

Speakers

  • Dr. Sampath Kumar S

    Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

    Smart India Hackathon Mentor

  • Ayush Mokal

    UX/CX Intern @Ultrahuman, Google Solution Challenge Finalist

Hosts

  • Griffin Annshual

    Google Developer Groups on Campus

    Organizer

  • Muruga Perumal R

    Google Developer Groups on Campus

    Co-organizer

Organizers

  • Griffin Annshual

    Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

    Organizer

  • Muruga Perumal R

    Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

    Co-organizer

  • Pk Cibiyanna

    Outreach & Marketing Co-organizer

  • Kishore Kumar k

    Mobile App Development Co-organizer

  • Mohammed ASHIF A

    Mobile App Development Organizer

  • Rishi Raj

    Cloud Computing Organizer

  • Aswath C M

    Web Development Organizer

  • Barath Raj P

    Sri Eshwar college of Engineering

    Data science Organizer

  • Muruganandam Subiksha

    Outreach & Marketing Organizer

  • Asvitha S

    Public Relations & Management Organizer

  • Karthigeyan T

    Content & Design Organizer

  • PRASAAANTH K Y

    Internet of Things Organizer

  • Pabitha S

    Public Relations & Management Co-organizer

  • SHRI HARINI

    Content & Design Co-Organizer

  • Sanjana S Pillai

    Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

    Data Science Co-Organizer

  • SUDHA J

    Web Development Co-organizer

  • Yaswanth B

    Cybersecurity Co-organizer

  • Pavithra B

    AIML Co-organizer

  • Prisha Santhosh

    Cloud Computing Co-organizer