26/12/2025
Isra University Organizes Expert Session on Managing Data From Source to Insight
Isra University, through its Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization ORIC, organized an expert session titled “Managing Data From Source to Insight” on December 15, 2025. The session aimed to connect academic data management concepts with real world industry practices. Faculty members and students from various departments, particularly final year students, actively participated in the event.
The guest speakers met with Dr. Ahmed Waliullah Kazi, Vice Chancellor, Isra University, at his office, reflecting the university’s leadership support for initiatives focused on data driven learning and industry engagement. Opening remarks were delivered by Prof. Dr. Mutee U Rahman, Professor, Department of Computer Science, who emphasized the importance of data literacy and applied analytical skills.
The session was organized by ORIC under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Kamran, Director ORIC, and Mr. Haseebullah Memon, Additional Director ORIC. The technical segment featured Mr. Andrew Ge Hall, Lead Software Engineer and Founder of Integrant Labs and Co Founder of Healthcare Logic, and Mr. Umar Memon, Director and Founder of Webops, Lecturer at the University of the Sunshine Coast and PhD Scholar at the University of Adelaide. The speakers shared practical insights on enterprise data systems, analytics workflows, AI adoption, and real world healthcare data challenges.
An interactive discussion followed, during which students from multiple departments raised thoughtful technical questions, particularly on the future scope of artificial intelligence and machine learning pipelines, reflecting strong analytical engagement. Souvenirs were presented to the guest speakers, followed by a group photograph.
Discussions were also held on exploring potential avenues for future academic, research, and industry collaboration, aligned with Isra University’s focus on strengthening international linkages and applied research.
The session concluded with closing remarks by Prof. Dr. Mukhtiar Ali Unar, Chairman, Department of Electrical Engineering, who appreciated ORIC’s efforts and highlighted the value of interdisciplinary learning and sustained engagement with industry and international academia