{"id":466,"date":"2025-07-25T11:21:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.nptel.ac.in\/?p=466"},"modified":"2025-07-25T11:21:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:21:53","slug":"the-unending-quest-venkateswarlus-lifelong-learning-via-nptel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.nptel.ac.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/25\/the-unending-quest-venkateswarlus-lifelong-learning-via-nptel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Unending Quest: Venkateswarlu’s Lifelong Learning via NPTEL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Sikinam Venkateswarlu – NPTEL STAR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sikinam Venkateswarlu has completed 54 NPTEL courses till date and has earned 13 gold medals (awarded to those scoring consolidated marks of 90 and above); he also holds two domain certifications – one in Environment and Civil, and another in Construction Materials and Technology, all the while serving as an an Executive Engineer (Civil) at the Telangana Power Generation Corporation Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based out of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, Venkateswarlu has steadily risen in his field by combining technical knowledge and hands-on experience. Throughout this journey, one thing has consistently driven him forward – a deep and enduring hunger for knowledge. Despite a demanding work schedule, and managing teams, he consistently makes time for learning. \u201cIf not for work and time constraints, I would take at least 10 courses every semester,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venkateswarlu began his educational journey in a modest high school, continued through a junior college, and ultimately earned a BE in Civil Engineering from Osmania University. He has also completed his master’s coursework in the same field. “I came from a poor family,” he shares. “My primary goal then was to get a job. But somewhere during my graduation years, I got inspired by my peers who were preparing for the civil services. That changed something in me. I started wanting to learn everything I could, too,” he adds. This newfound inspiration marked the beginning of a lifelong pursuit that extended well beyond the classroom; his fascination with staying updated and understanding the world around him has never waned since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2015, while searching for resources on concrete engineering, he stumbled upon a lecture on YouTube by Prof. Sudhir Misra from IIT Kanpur. \u201cI was surprised and amazed by the quality and clarity of teaching of the IIT Professors\u201d, he shares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile watching that NPTEL lecture, there was a pop-up that read that the course was open for enrollment, and I immediately registered. For the first time, I tasted the lectures of IIT Professors and it changed everything\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the many courses he has taken, a few professors stand out for the lasting impact they\u2019ve had on him: Prof. Sudhir Misra, Prof. Brajesh Kumar Dubey and Prof. Koshy Varghese to mention a few. Particularly, he recalls Prof. Ravichandran\u2019s Developing Soft Skills course was one transformative experience for him personally. His favourite course remains \u2018Advanced Concrete Technology\u2019 by Prof. Manu Santhanam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venkateswarlu\u2019s passion for continuous learning is deeply rooted in self-growth and professional responsibility. \u201cI have many subordinates under me. To guide them well, I need to update myself,\u201d he quotes. Venkateswarlu praises the NPTEL platform, calling it excellent in every way – content, evaluation, responsiveness, and accessibility. He is particularly appreciative of how the team promptly responds to queries and corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interestingly, he mentions that he never chased the accolades on the platform. \u201cI aim for 100 out of 100 – not for recognition, but for the joy of mastering the subject. I just prepare sincerely, the certificates come on their own\u201d, he says humbly. His 13 gold medals and about 12 more that he narrowly missed by 1 mark speak volumes of his dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Venkateswarlu, NPTEL has been a constant knowledge companion, and he’s grateful for all the genuine learning it has provided him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– written by Asha Thangaraj
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Sikinam Venkateswarlu – NPTEL STAR\u00a0 Sikinam Venkateswarlu has completed 54 NPTEL courses till date and has earned 13 gold medals (awarded to those scoring consolidated marks of 90 and above); he also holds two domain certifications – one in Environment and Civil, and another in Construction Materials and Technology, all the while serving as an … <\/p>\n

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