Events /Activities
National Level Technical Fest Organized
COLOSSEUM 15.0
The Information Technology department conducted the event “COLOSSEUM 15.0”- a technical event and cultural event, under Semicolon Tech Club (STC) of RCOEM during 7 and 8 February 2025. Dr. Anuj Jajoo, Senior Principal Consultant- Learning @ Cyber Security with Infosys Ltd. India was the chief guest for inaugural function. The event spanning two days consists of different competitions like Grandmaster’s Jeopardy, Infinity Quest, Maayajal, Mental Marathon etc. Dr. Jajoo conducted the Faculty seminar on “Neuro Cognitive Model of Learning and Development”.

Dr Anuj Jajoo With Director(CSE) Dr.Urmila Shrawankar Director (School of CSE) and Dr.Suresh Balpande HOD(IT)
The Infinity Quest was a thrilling multi-stage competition that challenged teams on problem-solving, teamwork, and strategic thinking. 52 students participated in the three-round event, inspired by the legendary Infinity Stones treasure hunt. The final round tested the best teams in an intense race to find the last stone, determining the winner. Mental Marathon 2.0 was an intense knowledge-based competition with 20 teams (5 participants each). The four-round contest covered diverse topics like Marvel Universe, Political Leaders, and Wonders of the World. The event concluded with the Ultimate Mind Race, where the highest-scoring team was crowned the champion. The competition tested participants’ intellect, strategy, and quick decision-making. Grandmaster’s Jeopardy The event featured a classic Jeopardy! format, testing participants’ knowledge in various categories such as history, science, pop culture, and literature. A total of 213 teams (2 participants each) registered, with 56 teams competing across 14 rounds. The game required strategic thinking, quick decision-making, and teamwork, keeping both participants and spectators engaged.

DR Anuj Jajoo, Senior Principal Consulatant Infosys Ltd,India
Session 2023-24
“COLOSSEUM 14.0”
Colosseum 14.0, a premier Information Technology event, was successfully held on 5th April 2024. The event showcased a variety of intellectually stimulating and competitive activities, bringing together technology enthusiasts, programmers, and cybersecurity experts. The competition was structured to test the skills and expertise of participants in different domains of IT. Colosseum 14.0 successfully provided a platform for IT enthusiasts to demonstrate their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and creative abilities. The event was a resounding success, fostering a spirit of innovation and competition among participants.

Events and Highlights:
1.Code Force:
Code Force was a thrilling competitive programming event that challenged participants with a series of algorithmic problems. Contestants showcased their coding skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in a high-pressure environment. The event witnessed fierce competition, with participants solving problems of varying difficulty levels within a limited time frame.
2.Capture the Flag(CTF):
Capture the Flag was a cybersecurity challenge where participants engaged in ethical hacking and cryptography-based puzzles. The event required contestants to demonstrate their penetration testing and vulnerability exploitation skills while adhering to ethical hacking principles. It was a highly engaging and strategic event that drew cybersecurity enthusiasts from various backgrounds.
3.Mental Marathon:
This event tested the analytical thinking and logical reasoning of participants. It consisted of brain-teasing puzzles, mathematical riddles, and problem-solving scenarios designed to challenge mental agility. The event was well-received, pushing contestants to think outside the box and apply their cognitive skills under time constraints.
4.Rodeo Lens:
Rodeo Lens was a unique event that combined creativity with technology. Participants were tasked with capturing and editing images using advanced digital tools, showcasing their proficiency in photography, digital art, and visual storytelling. The event encouraged artistic expression through technology and was a major attraction for creative minds.
International Conference Organized
Session 2022-23
2nd International Conferenace on Innovative Computing And Application
Industry Interaction
Session 2024-25
Guest Lecture Organized
S. No. |
Date |
Name of the speaker |
Topic |
1 |
19/10/2024 |
Mr. Pravin Kumar Menghani. TAM, Amazon, Pune |
GenAI on AWS |
2 |
15/1/2025 |
Mr. Deepankar Banik. Aptitude Master Trainer, iQuanta |
Mentorship for Higher Studies |
3 |
7/02/2025 |
Dr. Anuj Jaju. Senior Principal Consultant, Infosys Ltd. India |
Neuro Cognitive Model of Learning and Development |
4 |
8/03/2025 |
Dr. Kishor Bhurchandi. Professor, VNIT Nagpur |
Outcome Based Education |
Course Conduction
S. No. | Name and Affiliation of the Speaker | Course Name | Semester | Date | Number of Hours |
1 |
Mr.Gaurav Kumar Omee |
Business Intelligence |
VIII |
12/03/2025, 19/03/2025, 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025, 28/03/2025. |
10 |
Session 2023-24
Guest Lecture Organized
S. No. |
Date |
Name of the speaker |
Topic |
1 |
12/08/23
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Mr. Nirav Thakkar Tech Lead Apple Inc. California Ms. Shradha Thakkar Senior Software Engineer, Cisco, California
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Career Opportunities in Apple Inc. and Cisco |
2 |
09/09/23
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Mr. Achal Lute Founder CEO, Lutec India |
Exploring Education 4.0 |
3 |
09/09/23
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Mr. Deepak Jha Project Manager, LightBeam.ai, Nagpur Mr. Viresh Dhawan, Data Consultant ZS Associates
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Guidance for Participation in smart India Hackathon |
4 |
13/09/23
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Mr. Aakash Jadhav Software Engineer III, Unibuddy |
App Development using Python and Django Framework |
5 |
16/09/23
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Mr. Raunak Singhvi Senior Software Engineer, Cloaked Inc., Boston, US |
Career in IT Industry |
6 |
20/09/23
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Mr. Aakash Jadhav Software Engineer III, Unibuddy
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App Development using Python and Django Framework |
7 |
27/09/23
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Dr. Blachandra Hardas, Incharge, IPR Cell, RCOEM |
Intellectual Property Right |
8 |
01/11/23
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Mr. Aakash Jadhav Software Engineer III, Unibuddy |
App Development using Python and Django Framework |
9 |
20/11/23
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Mr. Apoorva Munshi Senior Security Engineer, Confluent, Seattle, US |
Planning Career in IT Industry |
10 |
25/11/23
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Ms. Shubhada Jambhekar Lead- Strategy (people and Partnership) Kratin Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd
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Drafting Documents for Employability & Improving Visibility on Professional Social Media Network |
11 |
03/02/24
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Ms. Anuja Fole Lead Data Scientist Katonic.AI |
ML Op and Generative AI |
12 |
03/02/24
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Mr. Vinay Chawla Founder, Enlighten the Souls |
Life Skills |
13 |
21/03/24
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Ms. Manali Pingley National Grants Manager Seva International
|
Design Thinking |
Course Conduction
S. No. | Name and Affiliation of the Speaker | Course Name | Semester | Date | Number of Hours |
1 |
Mr. Madan Tiwari Cloud Migration Consultant MasyCoda Solutions, Nagpur |
ITT359-01 IT Infrastructure Services |
III |
25/11/23 |
10 |
29/11/23 |
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02/12/23 |
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2 |
Mr. Ajay Karare, Sr. Lead Engineer KIPI.BI
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ITT2001 Object Oriented Programming |
II |
04/03/24
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10 |
05/03/24
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06/03/24
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11/03/24
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12/03/24
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3 |
Mr. Shantanu Patil Associate Technologist Kratin Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd
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Mobile Apps Development |
VI |
23/03/24 |
10 |
30/03/24 |
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06/04/24 |
Session 2021-22
Guest Lectures Organized
SR. No. |
Date |
Name and affiliation of the Speaker |
Topic |
1 |
10th July 2021 |
Ms. Dipika Vyas Customer Relationship Manager, TCS, Portland, USA |
How to choose Electives in line with Industry trends |
2 |
10th July 2021 |
Mr. Raunak Singhvi Member Technical Staff 2 VmWare, Pune |
Importance of Core subjects in Placements |
3 |
14th July 2021 |
Mr. Akhilesh Yethirajam Development Lead Standard Chartered Bank, Malaysia |
Introduction to Blockchain Technology |
4 |
17th July 2021 |
Mr. Shivam Gupta Mu Sigma |
Interview Techniques |
5 |
20th July 2021 |
Mr. Akhilesh Yethirajam Development Lead Standard Chartered Bank, Malaysia |
Bitcoin and Proof of Work |
6 |
12th August 2021 |
Mr. Deepak Jha, Product Manager, Lightbeam AI, Nagpur |
Different role of an IT professional in Industry |
7 |
18th August 2021 |
Mr. Kapil Adatiya Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon |
Introduction to Data Analytics |
8 |
29th August 2021 |
Mr. Mrinmoy Prasad, Master Software Engineer Capital One, Washington DC |
Introduction to Cloud Computing |
9 |
4th September 2021 |
Mr. Kapil Adatiya Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon |
Using MS-Excel as Basic tool for Data Analytics |
10 |
9th October 2021 |
Mr. Kapil Adatiya Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon |
Using MS-Excel as Basic tool for Data Analytics |
11 |
24th November 2021 |
Mr. Mohammad Shaik Hussain Ali Director Engineering, Oracla, USA |
AdTech: An Ad for Tech |
12 |
24th November 2021 |
Mr. Raghu Krishnamurthy Director, Global Sales and Alliances, Quartz Blockchain Solutions, TCS |
Blockchain Technology |
13 |
25th November 2021 |
Mr. Sarang Akotkar Deep Learning R & D Engineer Intel Corporation Banglore |
AI Life Cycle |
14 |
25th November 2021 |
Dr. Mukta Paliwal Senior Data Scientist, AI Research Lab Persistent Systems, Nagpur |
AI/ML: Recent Trends from Industry |
15 |
27th November 2021 |
Mr. Sarang Dewaikar Service Excellence Lead TietoEVRY India |
Digital Transformation and Innovation |
16 |
10th November 2021 |
Mr. Apoorv Munshi Security Engineer Amazon Cloud Security Team Seatle, Washington, USA |
Job openings in Security domain |
17 |
18th December 2021 |
Mr. Satyam Maloo Senoir Associate Cognizant
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Apigee API Gateway |
18 |
14th February 2022 |
Mr. Akhilesh Yethirajam Development Lead Standard Chartered Bank, Malaysia |
Introduction to Popular IDEs |
19 |
24th March 2022 |
Ms. Amruta Chimote, Data Analyst, Master Trainer, Edubridge Learning India Pvt ltd. Mumbai |
Introduction to POWER BI & Opportunities |
20 |
25th March 2022 |
Ms. Amruta Chimote, Data Analyst, Master Trainer, Edubridge Learning India Pvt ltd. Mumbai |
Introduction to POWER BI & Opportunities |
Course Conduction
S. No. |
Name and Affiliation of the Speaker |
Course Name |
Semester |
Number of Hours |
1 |
Mr. Bhushan Pawade Manager, Pre-sales and Solutioning TCS, Pune |
Cloud Computing |
VII |
7 |
2 |
Mr. Sachin Nema Solution Architect Enterprise Architecture TCS, Pune |
Cloud Computing |
VII |
3 |
3 |
Mr. Madan Tiwari Cloud Consultant Masycoda Solutions Pvt. Ltd. |
IT Infrastructure Services (Elective- I) |
VI |
10 |
4 |
Mr. Dinesh Khamele Senoir Software Architect Persistent Systems Ltd. |
Data Base Management Systems |
VI |
8 |
5 |
Ms. Shubhada Jambhekar Manager, HR Operations Torana Inc. Nagpur |
Organizational Behavior |
IV |
8 |