Hyderabad, October 10, 2026: The Department of Information Technology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT), hosted an alumni session on “LLM Fundamentals and Prompt Engineering” for III Semester IT students on 10 October 2026.
The session was delivered by Mr. V. Karthikeya Reddy (Roll No. 22261A1232, IT Batch of 2026), currently working as an Associate Engineer at Cotiviti India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad.
Drawing on his early industry experience, Mr. Karthikeya Reddy explained the basics of Large Language Models (LLMs), how they work, and how prompt engineering techniques help get accurate and useful results from them. He also discussed real-world applications of Generative AI in industry, showing students how these tools are being used in professional settings today.
The session gave second-year students early exposure to GenAI, one of the fastest-growing areas in technology, and helped them see how classroom learning connects to industry practice. Students interacted actively with the speaker and clarified their doubts on careers and skills in AI.
The Department of IT thanks Mr. Karthikeya Reddy for returning to his alma mater to share his knowledge and guide his juniors. Such alumni interactions strengthen the bond between MGIT graduates and current students and reflect the department’s commitment to industry-ready learning.
