Alumni Session on Transforming Text Data into Actionable Insights with NLP and GenAI

06 August, 2025

 

Name of Department:Information Technology Department
Title of Session:

Transforming Text Data into Actionable Insights

with NLP and GenAI

Coordinator:Prof. Dipak Patel, Prof. V. D. Patel

 

Expert Name & Affiliation

 

:

Ms. Hima Soni

Data Analyst, Bacancy Technology, Ahmedabad

hima.k.soni@gmail.com

Date &Time:06/08/2025, 01:00 P.M.to 03:00 P.M.
Venue:Class B-201, Information Technology Department
No of Participants:91 (5th Sem and 3rd Sem)

An expert-led session was organized by the IT Department at VGEC, Ahmedabad, featuring Ms. HimaSoni from Bacancy Technology. The event focused on advancing students’ understanding and hands-on skills in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Content of the Session

  • The session covered key topics in NLP and AI, including:
  • Fundamentals of NLP: Concepts and industry use-cases
  • Real-world applications: Text data analysis, sentiment analysis, and intelligent text processing
  • Tools and platforms for NLP and AI development
  • Live demonstrations: Step-by-step walkthroughs of building simpleNLP solutions with modern frameworks
  • Industry insights:Challenges, best practices, and career pathways in AI and NLP

Objectives of the Event

  • To expose studentsto cutting-edge developments in NLP and AI.
  • To bridge the gap between classroom theory and industry practices.
  • To demonstrate practical NLP applications and their social/technical relevance.
  • To enhancestudents’ understanding of the tools relevant to building AI solutions.
  • To inspire and motivate students towards lifelong learning in emerging technologies.

Outcome of the Session

  • Students gained foundational and practical knowledgein NLP and AI.
  • Improved ability among attendeesto apply engineering knowledge to solve problems in NLP.
  • Enhanced understanding of real-world data analysis and interpretation techniques.
  • Participants were introduced to modern AI/NLP tools, fostering confidence in the use of such platforms.
  • The session inspired students to pursue further learning and consider careers in AI and NLP, meeting both educational and professional program outcomes.

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