Mangaluru: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) inaugurated the AgentBlazer Club with enthusiasm, marking a significant step towards nurturing leadership, innovation, and excellence among its students. The event also featured an engaging Agentforce session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Salesforce opportunities, providing valuable insights for aspiring technologists.
Dignitaries and inauguration ceremony
The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Mr Santosh Rebello, University Program Manager at Salesforce, and Guest of Honour Mr Stephen Pinto, Engagement Delivery Manager at Salesforce and an SJEC alumnus. The event was further dignified by the presence of the Director, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, Principal Dr. Rio D’Souza, faculty members, and students.
The programme commenced with a prayer, followed by a welcome address by Dr Melwyn D’Souza, Head of the Computer Science Department. The ceremonial lamp lighting symbolised wisdom, guidance, and positivity, setting the tone for the event.
Inspiring messages for students
Delivering the keynote, Mr Rebello stressed that “opportunity is with everyone and it is up to us how we make use of it,” urging students to bridge the role–radiance gap by seizing chances for growth. Mr Pinto emphasised adaptability and the importance of continuous upskilling in today’s fast-changing world.
Principal Dr Rio D’Souza highlighted the need for students to recognise opportunities and make proactive efforts to excel in academics and beyond. The inauguration concluded with a felicitation ceremony led by Ms Nisha Roche, followed by a vote of thanks by Mr Reuben Saldanha, Student President of the newly formed AgentBlazer Club. The programme was coordinated by Mr Keith Fernandes and Ms Nisha Roche.
Agentforce session: AI and Salesforce opportunities
As part of the launch, an insightful Agentforce session was conducted by Mr Rebello and Mr Pinto, focusing on the evolution and future of Artificial Intelligence. The session traced AI’s journey from early pattern recognition systems to Generative AI and introduced the concept of Agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of reasoning, adapting, and acting independently.
Students also gained insights into the vast opportunities within Salesforce across domains such as Administration, Trailblazer Community, Analytics & Tableau, and Solution Development. The speakers highlighted that nearly 20% of Salesforce jobs today are digital roles, with strong potential for growth in the years ahead.
Building a community of innovators
Encouraging students to position themselves as innovators in the Salesforce ecosystem, both speakers underlined the importance of equipping themselves with skills for the era of digital transformation. The inauguration of the AgentBlazer Club, coupled with the Agentforce session, laid the foundation for building a vibrant community of learners, leaders, and innovators at SJEC.
