SAIRAM IEEE Day 2024 – CIPHER CHASE

EVENT ORGANIZERS: 
1. Jenefer – Lead   
2. Ganesh – Co-lead 
3. Ilakkiya S – Co-lead 
4. Vinoth – Co-lead   
EVENT DESCRIPTION: 
Cipher Chase, held on October 7, 2024, as part of IEEE Day 2024 celebrations at Sri 
Sairam Engineering College, was a fast-paced two-round technical competition. The event 
challenged participants on both logical reasoning and technical coding skills, testing their 
ability to solve puzzles and program effectively under pressure. 
A total of 25 teams participated in the event, each composed of two members. The first 
round was conducted via Educaplay, focusing on future and emerging technologies, while the 
second round was held on HackerRank, emphasizing multi-language programming. 
ROUND 1: 
The Turbo Track event began with Round 0 on October 1st, 2024, serving as an online 
preliminary session to help participants prepare for the main event. Teams attended an 
informative Q&A session, where they clarified competition rules and expectations. The event 
team showcased a demo RC car with basic features, giving participants a firsthand look at the 
design elements and performance capabilities required for the competition. The session 
provided valuable insights, helping participants fine-tune their own models. 
Teams Presented: 25 
No. of Participants: 50 
ROUND 2: 
In the second round, Treasure Hunt – Code to Win, teams were challenged with multi
language programming tasks on HackerRank. The round featured a unique dynamic where only 
one team member could code at a time, while the other was kept away from the workspace. 
Teams were required to switch between coding turns, making seamless communication and 
strategy critical for success. The task involved solving programming problems in C, Python, 
Java, and C++ to reveal missing letters in a partially completed word. Success in this round 
demanded not only technical proficiency in multiple programming languages but also effective 
collaboration between team members, as they frequently swapped roles.The top teams to 
correctly decode and complete the word by solving all the coding challenges were declared the 
winners. 
Teams Presented: 10 
No. of Participants: 20    
JURY DETAILS: 
1. Dr. Adiline Macriga /  IT / SEC /  Professor  
2. Mrs.G.Nirmaladevi /  CSE / SIT / Assistant Professor  
3. Dr. I. Vimal Kannan / MECH & AUTO / SEC /  Associate Professor  
4. Mr.Gopinath N / CSE /  SEC / Assistant Professor  
5. Mrs.A.Sathiya / AI&DS / SIT / Assistant Professor 

WINNERS LIST 
1st Place  
Team Name : Duo Developers 
1. Navin B – AIDS / III /SEC 
2. Ashwanth P – AIDS / III / SEC  
2nd Place  
Team Name : Nexus 
1. Praveen M – IT / III / SEC 
2. Surya U – IT / III / SEC 
3rd Place  
Team Name: The Baskins 
1. Hemapriya R C – AIDS / III / SEC 
2. Aravind M – AIDS / III / SEC 

CONCLUSION:

Cipher Chase successfully engaged participants in a fast-paced technical competition 
that combined logical reasoning and coding skills. The transition from the quick-fire puzzle
solving of AlphaSprint to the strategic coding challenges of Treasure Hunt highlighted 
participants’ adaptability and teamwork. The event fostered collaboration and quick thinking, 
celebrating innovation and technical expertise, making it a memorable part of the IEEE Day 
celebrations at Sri Sairam Engineering College.