DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Event Report
Date: 17/09/2024
Six days Value Added course on
Name of the Event : AWS & DevOps
Nature of Interaction : Workshop
Target Audience
: 120
(No. of Participants)
Event Date : 09.09.2024 to 14.09.2024
Third Floor Seminar Hall
Venue / Time :
8.30 AM to 4 PM
Mr.Sanjay Raj ,Director, Reccsar Pvt
ltd.,Madurai
Name of the Chief Guest :
Mr.Jeya Devan, Trainer, Reccsar Pvt ltd.,
Madurai
Designation / Company Name : Reccsar Pvt ltd, Madurai
Objective of the Event:
This course is aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of AWS
(Amazon Web Services) and DevOps practices. The key objectives included:
1. Introduction to AWS: Understanding core AWS services and their applications.
2. Introduction to DevOps: Learning DevOps principles and practices.
3. Hands-On Experience: Gaining practical experience with AWS and DevOps tools
through interactive labs.
The course on AWS and DevOps typically focuses on integrating cloud services with
DevOps practices to streamline development, deployment, and operations.
Outcome:
The AWS and DevOps Workshop conducted at Velammal Institute of Technology yielded highly
positive outcomes for both participants and organizers. The key takeaways and results of the event are
as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
1. Enhanced Technical Skills
Participants gained foundational and intermediate-level knowledge in cloud computing,
particularly with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB.
Practical sessions enabled students to deploy real-time applications, set up CI/CD
pipelines, and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and CDK.
2. Understanding of DevOps Culture
Students developed a strong understanding of DevOps principles, including Continuous
Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Emphasis on automation, collaboration, and agile practices helped bridge the gap between
development and operations for the attendees.
3. Increased Employability
The skills imparted are highly aligned with current industry demands in cloud computing and
DevOps roles.
Several students expressed interest in pursuing AWS certifications and DevOps roles as
career paths, improving their readiness for job placements.
4. Hands-On Experience
Over 10 hours of guided labs gave students valuable hands-on experience in configuring,
deploying, and monitoring applications on AWS.
Real-time troubleshooting and live demonstrations enhanced learning retention.
5. Positive Participant Feedback
Feedback collected at the end of the program indicated:
o 95% of students rated the workshop as “very useful”.
o Participants appreciated the interactive nature, real-world examples, and step-by-
step labs.
o The facilitators were commended for their clarity, expertise, and approachable
teaching style.
6. Foundation for Future Initiatives
The success of the event paves the way for:
o Organizing advanced-level workshops on AWS, Kubernetes, or DevSecOps.
o Establishing a Cloud and DevOps Club within the department to support ongoing
learning.
o Encouraging student participation in cloud hackathons and certification exams.
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Incharge HoD/ECE
Dr.M.Sivarathinabala
Mr.M.Kamesh
