Seminar on Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality

Computer Society of India presents an knowledge forum on Augmented Reality and virtual reality

Saturday 13 May at 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

At Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies & Research

Sector No. 8, CBD, Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614

Augmented reality (AR) is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It is related to a more general concept called mediated reality, in which a view of reality is modified (possibly even diminished rather than augmented) by a computer. As a result, the technology functions by enhancing one’s current perception of reality. By contrast, virtual reality replaces the real world with a simulated one. Augmentation is conventionally in real time and in semantic context with environmental elements, such as sports scores on TV during a match.

Virtual reality (VR) typically refers to computer technologies that use virtual reality headsets to generate the realistic images, sounds and other sensations that replicate a real environment or create an imaginary setting. VR also simulates a user's physical presence in this environment. VR has been defined as "a realistic and immersive simulation of a three-dimensional 360-degree environment, created using interactive software and hardware, and experienced or controlled by movement of the body" or as an "immersive, interactive experience generated by a computer".

A person using virtual reality equipment is able to "look around" the artificial world, and with high quality VR move about in it, and interact with features or items depicted in the headset. Virtual reality is displayed with a virtual reality headset. VR headsets are head-mounted goggles with a screen in front of the eyes. Programs may include audio and sounds through speakers or headphones.

2:00 PM to 2:15 PM Registration and Networking

2:15 PM to 2:30 PM Welcome, Brief about CSI and this Knowledge Exchange

2:30 PM to 3:15 PM Talk, Demo and talk by Jumbo Systems and Solutions

3:15 PM to 4:00 PM : Chintan Oza Technology Evangelist

4.00 PM to 4.45 PM : Speaker Mr. Sandeep Rathod – Creative Technologist, Accenture Solutions.

4.45 PM to 5.00 PM : Vote of Thanks

Speaker Profiles

Session 1 SpeakersMr. Gaurav Kudalkar – B.E., MBA: - Technology Integrator, Jumbo Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Mr. Gaurav Kudalkar did his engineering from VJTI in Information & Technology and MMS from MET's Institute of Management. He has good skills in understanding & integrating system and has worked closely with Concept Developers to convert their concepts in to reality. He is working with Jumbo Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (JSSPL) an IT Company as Director: Marketing & Sales. He is also handling Virtual & Augmented Reality Department of JSSPL.

Mr. Bhaumik Mehta – Animator & Content Developer, Jumbo Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Mr. Bhaumik Mehta is experience & reputed 3d Modeling & Lighting Artist and mastered many 3d software like 3DS Max, Maya, VRay etc. He has very good skills in visualizing the scene & planing the lighting accordingly to get the best render. He has worked with studios like Prana, Crest, etc. & associated with JSSPL as Director: Special Projects, Content Development .

Session 2 Speaker Mr. Chintan Oza - Sr. Principal - Program Management, Tata Communications LtdBy profession, Chintan Oza is a telecom program manager while by passion he is a technology program management evangelist.

At present, he works with Tata Communications as Deputy General Manager with Office of President – GES. Through his career span of 17+ years he has worked on various projects / programs in Government, Defense and Private sectors spanning multi-billion, multi-technology, multi-geography and multi-cultural projects and programs.

In his career span with Reliance Communications & Tata Communications he has worked on various deployments spanning from CDMA, GSM, EVDO, 3G, Network Upgrades in Wireless, Wireline, Transmission, Data &infrastructure domains & Smart Cities.

His major career milestones include program managing one of the world’s fastest GSM network rollout in a single geography as well as partnering with India’s first Smart City Project as an ICT partner.

Session 3 Speaker Mr. Sandeep Rathod – Creative Technologist, Accenture Solutions.Passionate about design, Sandeep is expert in applying User Experience strategies to shape delightful Digital Enterprise Experiences. As a design architect, he is involved in creating rapid prototype solutions that delivers high performance. He specializes in applying Design Thinking to collaborate with Stakeholders and Client Teams, to understand complex business problems.

His passion and curiosity to peep in the future, has laid his learning path at Accenture, where is has managed to cross trained himself and start contributing to this new wave of VR, AR and MR and leading in the NEW across industries and platforms.

As part of the core team for Virtual Reality Practice IDC, he is actively visualizing Virtual Reality Environments, Interfaces and Interaction Models.

The event is free to attend but everyone is expected to be on time