From Student to Speaker GitHub Copilot Dev Days

A Special Milestone

Last week was a massive personal and professional milestone for me. I was invited to be a guest speaker at my own college for GitHub Copilot Dev Days, hosted at SVKM’s Institute of Technology, Dhule.

I had the honor of sharing the stage with Abdullah Bandukwala, a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador (MLSA), and the incredible team at the AI Research and Innovation Forum (ARIF) Club. Our goal was simple: show our college how AI is changing the way we build software.

The Shift in Tech

During my session, I wanted to focus on how modern development is evolving.

With tools like GitHub Copilot, the hardest part of software engineering is no longer just typing code. It is about thinking, structuring ideas, and writing effective prompts. Understanding what to build and how to guide AI agents is the new superpower for developers.

Building Live on Stage

We didn't want this to be just another boring lecture. We wanted a hands-on experience.

To prove how fast you can turn an idea into reality, I pitched the concept of a Smart Attendance Management System. Then, right there on stage, I used GitHub Copilot to build a working prototype of it live in front of the audience.

I have always wanted to improve my public speaking skills. Standing up there, explaining my code while the AI assisted me in real-time, was the perfect way to step out of my comfort zone. It was pure, live-action development.

The Power of Community

Leading a room full of bright minds and fostering a culture of AI-driven innovation was an incredible feeling. It showed me what happens when a community comes together to learn.

A huge shoutout to Abdullah Bandukwala for inviting me, and to the entire ARIF Club core team for managing such a flawless, large-scale event. I also want to thank our HOD Sir Makarand Shahade and Dr. Ashish Awate Sir for supporting these initiatives.

The future of development is collaborative and AI-powered, and we are building it right here on our campus.