Alumni Session on “Data science and Data Engineering Industrial insights”

Ms. Himanshi Mehra, an alumna of Graphic Era spoke to the students at the Bhimtal campus. In her illuminating talk, Ms.Himanshi Mehra, a distinguished Senior Data Engineer at Coforge Ltd., provided invaluable insights into the dynamic realm of data science and data engineering. Drawing from her extensive project experience, Ms. Himanshi emphasized the indispensable role of programming languages like Python and R, alongside crucial skills such as statistics, machine learning, and data visualization, which are foundational in both domains. Delving deeper into data engineering, she elucidated the significance of mastering tools like SQL, ETL processes, and big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark, pivotal for managing and optimizing data pipelines.

Attendees gained a comprehensive understanding of the current technological landscape, with Ms. Himanshi shedding light on the prevalent tools like Apache Spark, Kafka, and cloud services like AWS Glue and Azure Data Factory, essential for efficient data processing and pipeline management. Through a walkthrough of data engineering practices, she provided actionable insights into leveraging Apache Airflow, Docker, and Kubernetes for streamlined workflow management and containerization. Furthermore, Ms. Himanshi underscored the transformative impact of industrial data engineering, showcasing how organizations harness data analytics and automation to enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across diverse industrial sectors. As a luminary in the field, her talk left an indelible mark, inspiring the students to navigate the complexities of data science and engineering with confidence and acumen.