News from NMAMIT | Hackfest '24

Hackfest '24, a 3-day National level Hackathon held from 5 th to 7th April 2024 at NMAM Institute of Technology, focused on the theme "Retrofuturism: Hack the Timestream”. The event was hosted by Finite Loop Club of NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte and powered by EGDK India Pvt. Ltd., along with co-sponsorship from Niveus Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and The Global Point.

Over 225 participants from 27 colleges formed 60 teams, to tackle this 50-hour on-site event featuring an intense and exhilarating 36-hour coding marathon spanning 6 tracks: FinTech, Sustainable Development, Healthcare, Metaverse, Open Innovation and Logistics.

Faculty advisors Dr. Shashank Shetty and Mr. Puneeth RP, along with student organizers Mr. Swasthik Shetty, Mr. Nagaraj Pandith and Mr. Prathama SJ, led the event featuring tech talks, jam sessions, gaming events and a prize pool exceeding Rs. 2,00,000.

Hackfest '24 featured an array of enthralling events including an inauguration ceremony, insightful tech talks, jam sessions, gaming competitions, project demo presentations and a grand valedictory function, all supported by the CSI NMAMIT Chapter and Rachana Club.

Registrations for Hackfest '23 opened on February 19, 2024. A total of 2,038 logins were recorded resulting in the formation of 313 teams and submission of 212 ideas. 60 teams were shortlisted to participate in the event.

The Hackfest '24 inaugural ceremony was held on 5th April 2024 with an air of excitement with MCs Ms. Apeksha Nayak and Ms. Shaivi Salian setting the tone. Dr. Shashank Shetty escorted the dignitaries, including Chief Guests Mr. Desmond Rego, Team Manager from EGDK India Pvt. Ltd, Mr. Adarsh Prabhu, Associate Director, Niveus Solutions and Guest of Honor Dr. Gopal Mugeraya, Vice President (Technical) from Nitte University.


The prayer song by Ms. Shreya S Rao and the lamp lighting ceremony by the dignitaries marked the auspicious start. Dr. Gopal Mugeraya inaugurated Hackfest '24, the 3-day event dedicated to innovation, creativity and collaboration. Dr. Shashank Shetty extended a warm welcome to the gathering and acknowledged the support of the sponsors.

Mr. Desmond Rego, Mr. Adarsh Prabhu and Dr. Gopal Mugeraya inspired the participants with their insightful talks. Nitte Education Trust President & Chancellor of Nitte University, Shri. N Vinaya Hegde and Principal of NMAMIT Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar highlighted the institution's commitment to innovation. The esteemed panel of judges and mentors were introduced to the audience. Mr. Puneeth RP delivered the vote of thanks.

Tech Talk
Mr. Adarsh Prabhu, Associate Director, Niveus Solutions with his expertise in technology application modernization, provided the participants with valuable insights into the latest trends and advancements in the field. He discussed strategies for modernizing technology applications to enhance efficiency, scalability and performance. Participants benefited from Mr. Prabhu's expertise, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of embracing modern technologies to stay competitive in today's fast-paced digital landscape.

 

Mr. Suraj N, Senior Data Scientist at EGDK India Pvt Ltd., delivered an engaging tech talk that shed light on the intricacies of data science. He shared his expertise on data analysis, machine learning and predictive modeling. The participants appreciated the opportunity to learn from his extensive experience and expertise in the field of data science.

The Social Media Committee organized a vibrant jam session led by Orville Anthony Sequeira & Team on 5th April 2024, creating a lively atmosphere filled with music and camaraderie. From 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm, participants enjoyed singing and playing musical instruments, fostering a sense of community and relaxation after a day of intense hacking. The jam session provided participants with an opportunity to unwind & recharge, contributing to a positive and enjoyable experience for all. Participants embraced the cool vibes of the night, showcasing their talents and bonding with fellow attendees through the power of music.

Overtime - Valorant Gaming Event

As part of Hackfest 2024, the organizing team comprising of Kshitiz Mangal, III CSE; Tejas D'Souza, II ISE and Nihal Mohan, III CSE hosted "Overtime," a thrilling Valorant gaming event on 6th April from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm. The event attracted a total of 10 teams, each consisting of 5 members, who competed fiercely for the coveted title. After an exhilarating day of intense gameplay, the following were declared as winners:

    • Team "Jennatulls" secured the top spot. 

        ◦  K Dhanvith Shetty

        ◦  Samarth Nayak

        ◦  Ryan Alexander Dsouza

        ◦  Elton Arthur Pereira

        ◦  Ahan U Rao

    • The Runners-up position was bagged by Team "5 Big Guys."

        ◦  Nestor Joseph Lewis

        ◦  Nikhil Shetty

        ◦  Chirag Shetty

        ◦  Pavan C

        ◦  Hafid

Samarth Nayak was recognized as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his exceptional performance.

The event was a resounding success, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the organizers, volunteers and participants who made it all possible. "Overtime" provided participants with an exciting opportunity to showcase their gaming skills and compete at the highest level.

Selection and Presentation by Top 15 Teams

Out of the 60 teams that participated in the Hackathon, the following 15 teams were shortlisted for the demo presentation round. 

The valedictory ceremony of Hackfest was held on 7th April at 3 PM in Sambhram Hall, NMAMIT. To begin, a recap video highlighting the key moments of the Hackathon was presented. Mr. Puneeth R P extended a warm welcome to all attendees and Mr. Nagaraj Pandith delivered a comprehensive report detailing the highlights and achievements of the entire hackathon.

Chief Guests Mr. Praveen Udupa, Mr. Desmond Rego and Mr. Sujith Kumar addressed the crowd. Participant feedback was solicited during the ceremony to gather insights for future improvements. The names of the winning teams for each track was announced, followed by Dr. Shashank Shetty unveiling the names of the top three overall winning teams. Dr. Shashank expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors and supporters. The ceremony concluded with a group photo to capture the memorable
The panel of judges included:
1. Mr. Desmond Rego, Team Manager, EGDK India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Mr. Praveen Udupa, Founder & Technical Director of A1 Logics
3. Mr. Sujith Kumar, Solution Architect Application Modernization, Niveus Solutions
4. Harshith S, Product Security Engineer, Sony India Software Centre
5. Mr. Jovish Dsouza, Business Intelligence Analyst, EGDK India Pvt. Ltd.
6. Ms. Pooja Jain, Quality Assurance Engineer, EGDK India Pvt. Ltd.
7. Mr. Ravalnath Mallya, Team Manager, EGDK India Pvt. Ltd.
8. Mr. Chyavan, Cloud Associate, Niveus Solutions

Industry experts served as mentors during the hackathon, offering guidance and expertise to the participating teams throughout the event. The mentors were:

1. Mr. Krishnaprasad Rao, Cloud Engineer at Niveus Solutions
2. Mr. Adithya K V, Founder of AntShade
3. Mr. Vinay Samantri, Associate Software Engineer, Informatica
4. Mr. Bharath Kulkarni, Software Engineer,Mercedes Benz Research & Development India
5. Mr. Moghe Sudheesh Rao, Head, Hiring & Custom Success Manager, Taghash
6. Mr. Manoj Kumar Sajja, Software Developer at Zeta

Overall Winners
• Winner - VisionPros, PES University, RR Campus, Bangalore
• First Runner-Up - Anuraksha, PES University, EC Campus, Bangalore
• Second Runner-Up - Tinni Quad, SSN College of Engineering

Track Winners
1) Fintech - Optimizez, SRM Institute of Science and Technology
2) Sustainable Development - Hivelink, St. Joseph College of Engineering, Mangaluru
3) Healthcare - Throttle, M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology
4) Metaverse - Codium, P.A. College of Engineering, Nadupadavu, Mangalore
5) Logistics - Svelte, NMAM Institute of Technology

1) Organizing Committee members
Dr. Shashank Shetty, Asst. Prof. Gd-III, Dept. of CSE
Mr. Puneeth R.P., Asst. Prof. Gd-III, Dept. of CSE
Mr. Nagaraj Pandith, Final Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Swasthik Shetty, Final Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Prathama S J, Third Year - BE (CSE)

2) Technical Committee members
Mr. Nidheesha T, Fourth Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Srivatsa R. Upadhya, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Satwik R. Prabhu, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Nandan R Pai, Second Year - BE (AIML)
Mr. Keerthan N S, Fourth Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. A Omkar G Prabhu, Second Year - BE (ISE) Mr. Aniruddha Upadhya K, Third Year - BE (ECE)

3) Sponsorship Committee members
Mr. Nihar Shaji, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Ms. Apeksha S Shetty, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Ms. Krithi, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Anjuman Raj, Fourth Year - BE (ISE)
Ms. Nidhi A Shetty, Third Year - BE (CSE)

4) Social Media Committee members
Mr. Arkal Varun Hegde, Second Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Aaric Johan Rodrigues, Second Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Saurabh Sunish, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Shishir Karkera, First Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Athul N Rao, Second Year - BE (CSE)

5) Digital Committee members
Mr. Chirag B S, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Ashish Shankar, Third Year - BE (ECE)
Mr. Nihal Mohan, Third Year - BE (AIML)
Mr. Sourav Bangera, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Ms. Preksha Jain, Second Year - BE (AIML)

6) Documentation Committee members
Ms. Padmashree Shetty, Fourth Year - BE (CSE)
Ms. Shaivi Salian, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Ms. Sinchana S.H., Third Year - BE (RAI)

Ms. Tvisha Prakash Shetty, Third Year - BE (CSE)

7) Publicity Committee members
Mr. Aakash, Second Year - BE (RAI)
Mr. Shashank B N, Third Year - BE (CSE)
Mr. Jayden Fernandes, Third Year - BE (ISE)
Ms. Anindya Hegde K, Third Year - BE (RAI)
Mr. Kshithij Shetty, Third Year - BE (ISE)
Mr. Shhreyas Kairoli, Third Year - BE (CSE)