The Department of Information Technology at K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology, Mumbai offers B.Tech. (Information Technology) programme under the Autonomous Status conferred to the institute by the UGC and the University of Mumbai. This Under-Graduation Programme initiated in the year 2001 and has facilitated graduation of more than 1000 students by now. The Programme is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for 03 years from A. Y. 2022-23.
Department of Information Technology empowers its students to become the technological leaders of tomorrow by imparting quality education and knowledge of cutting-edge Information Technology. The department enormously encourages research and innovative projects for application areas like healthcare, societal contribution, automation, agriculture, security and surveillance, etc. using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, etc. The department has strong tie-ups with various industries to provide students an exposure to the environment they will become part of and make them industry-ready. Also, the department has an excellent record in both academics and placements. Emphasis is laid on hands-on aspects through laboratories, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to help students explore interests and create a broader perspective, build higher self-esteem and learn essential life skills. Students of the department actively participate and win prizes in various project competitions, hackathons, paper presentations, etc.
With the autonomy, the Department of Information Technology offers state-of-the-art curriculum that not only meets the demands on the industry, but imparts skills equivalent to that possessed by an experienced professional. The curriculum has been designed by all the members of the Board of Studies in Information Technology, subject-expert faculty members from other departments of the institute, external experts from academia, experienced professionals from IT companies, as well as the alumni working in IT companies across India and abroad.
Forte of the department include:
To be recognized as a center of excellence in the field of Information Technology where inquisitive minds of students are fostered, leading to skilled professionals and contributing citizens.
Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Radhika Kotecha, Professor and Head of Department |
Chairperson |
2 | Dr. Hariram Chavan, Professor | Department Faculty Members of Each Specialization |
3 | Mr. Uday Rote, Assistant Professor | |
4 | Dr. Mansing Rathod, Assistant Professor | |
5 | Mrs. Seema Yadav, Assistant Professor | |
6 | Mrs. Vijaya Pinjarkar, Assistant Professor | |
7 | Ms. Nasim Shah, Assistant Professor | |
8 | Mr. Harsh Bhor, Assistant Professor | |
9 | Ms. Reena Lokare, Assistant Professor | |
10 | Mrs. Sarita Rathod, Assistant Professor | |
11 | Mr. Prashant Sawant, Assistant Professor | |
12 | Dr. Vijay Raisinghani, Professor, Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, NMIMS, Mumbai |
Subject Experts Nominated by the Academic Council (From Outside Parent University) |
13 | Ms. Shilpa Karekeraa, Founder and CEO, Myraa Technologies, India-Singapore |
Subject Experts Nominated by the Academic Council (From Outside Parent University) |
14 | Dr. Lata Ragha, Head - Department of Computer Engineering, Fr. C. Rodrigues Institute of Technology, Navi Mumbai |
Expert Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor (From Parent University) |
15 | Mr. Sunil Jain, Lead - Data & Analytics, Sony Pictures Networks India |
Representative from Industry / Corporate Sector / Allied Area Relating to Placement |
Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Radhika Kotecha | Chairperson and Head of Department |
2 | Mr. Gaurav Ghelani, IT Manager,Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai | Member, Industry Representative |
3 | Mr. Vinod Jha, Strategic Advisor, Mumbai | Member, Parent Representative |
4 | Dr. Narendra Shekokar, Head - Department of Computer Engineering, D. J. Sanghavi College of Engineering, Mumbai | Member, Academia Representative |
5 | Prof. Uday Rote | DAB Coordinator |
6 | Dr. Hariram Chavan | Members, Senior Faculties of Department |
7 | Prof. Nasim Shah | Members, Senior Faculties of Department |
8 | Mr. Vimal Chaubey, System Engineer,TATA Consultancy Services, Mumbai | Members, Alumni Representatives |
9 | Prof. Prashant Sawant (CSI) | Member, Professional Body In-charge Faculties of Department |
Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Radhika Kotecha | Chairperson |
2 | Dr. Hariram Chavan | Member, Senior Professor |
3 | Dr. Mansing Rathod | Member, Academic Coordinator |
4 | Mrs. Sarita Rathod | Member Secretary |
5 |
Mrs. Reena Lokare; Mrs. Sarita Rathod |
Member, Class Teachers |
6 | Prof. Uday Rote; Prof. Harsh Bhor |
Member, Senior Faculties |
Sr. No. | Name of the Member | Designation |
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1 | Dr. Radhika Kotecha | Chairperson & Head of Department |
2 | Prof. Uday Rote | DAB & NAAC Coordinator |
3 | Dr. Hariram Chavan | Senior Faculty |
4 | Dr. Mansing Rathod | Senior Faculty & Academic Committee Member |
5 | Mrs. Vijaya Pinjarkar | Departmental Quality Assurance Committee Member |
6 | Prof. Harsh Bhor | Departmental Quality Assurance Committee Member |
7 | Mrs. Sarita Rathod | Departmental PAC Member |