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Expert talk on End-to-End Machine Learning: Build, Deploy, and Deliver an ML Model
On 06th November 2025, the Department of Information Science and Engineering hosted an expert talk on “Mobile Applications in the Era of Blockchain and Digital Currencies.” The session was delivered by Dr. Shashidhara R, Principal Researcher at Samsung Research Bangalore. The aim was to provide insights into how blockchain and digital currencies were transforming mobile application development and security. Participants gained an understanding of real-world use cases, opportunities, and future trends in this emerging field.
The expert emphasized imagination and innovation as key drivers of next-generation mobile applications. He guided students through the stages of Ideation, Design, and Realization for building innovative solutions. An overview of blockchain technology and its integration with mobile applications was presented. The role of digital currencies in enabling secure and decentralized transactions was explained. Design thinking principles such as Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test were applied to mobile app development. Real-world use cases included mobile wallets, decentralized applications, and fintech solutions. The session was highly interactive, with students sharing perspectives and ideas.
Industry practices and emerging trends in blockchain and digital currencies were discussed. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, appreciating the practical examples and engaging delivery. Many students were inspired to explore blockchain-based mobile applications in projects and research. The talk concluded with encouragement for students to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives in this domain.