EXPERT TALK ON SYSTEM DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE
ANDHRA LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
VIJAYAWADA-520008
DEPARTMENT OF MCA
The session was held on 31st January 2026, from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, at the PG Seminar Hall.
🎯 Objective of the Guest Lecture
The main aim of the guest lecture was to give students a real-time understanding of how software companies work and to introduce them to different technical roles in the IT industry. The session helped bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry practices.
🎤 About the Resource Person
The session was delivered by Mr. Sasi Datta Bitra, Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Mitel Networks Corporation, Bangalore.
He has over 10 years of industry experience in Cloud Computing, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
He holds several professional certifications, including:
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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AWS SysOps Administrator
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Microsoft DevOps Solutions Expert
He has also received the Director Award at Mitel and other recognitions for operational excellence and cost optimization.
🧩 Key Highlights of the Session
🔄 Working of a Software Company (SDLC)
The speaker explained the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in a simple manner:
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Planning – Requirement gathering, feasibility study, and resource planning
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Design – System architecture, UI/UX, and database design
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Coding – Writing and implementing the code
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Testing – Bug fixing, quality checks, and performance testing
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Maintenance – Updates, issue fixing, and system improvements
🗄️ Role of DBA (Database Administrator)
The responsibilities of a DBA include:
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Managing and maintaining databases
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Ensuring data security and backups
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Performance tuning
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Recovery from system failures
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Supporting development teams
🎨 Frontend Development
Frontend development focuses on the user interface and user experience.
Technologies discussed:
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HTML, CSS, JavaScript
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Frameworks like React and Angular
⚙️ Backend Development
Backend development handles the server-side logic of applications:
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Database connectivity
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API development
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Business logic implementation
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Languages such as Java, Python, and Node.js
☁️ Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
Mr. Sasi Datta Bitra shared insights into:
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System reliability and monitoring
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Incident management
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Automation tools
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Cloud platforms
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Kubernetes-based environments
🎓 Outcome of the Session
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Students gained a clear understanding of software company workflows
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Learned about various IT roles and career paths
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Motivated to improve technical and practical skills
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Better awareness of industry expectations
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🏁 Conclusion
The guest lecture was highly informative and inspiring. The session by Mr. Sasi Datta Bitra helped students understand real-world software development processes and career opportunities in the IT industry.
Such sessions play an important role in preparing students for professional careers and industry challenges.
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