Xebia signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quantum University, Roorkee to provide a specialized engineering program that aims at developing the technical capability of the students, introduce state-of-the-art technologies and drive industry innovation. Under this collaborative partnership, Quantum University will offer B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Dr. Vivek Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Quantum University and Mr. Anand Sahay, CEO, Xebia signed the agreement in the presence of Mr. Ajay Goel, Chairman, Quantum University, Mr. Brijesh Kohli, Director, Xebia Academy Globaland other senior functionaries.
“http://quantumuniversity.edu.in/engineering/ai-engineeringArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning have become ubiquitous and they are making a huge impact in our everyday lives. From detecting fraudulent activity and expediting transaction requests in banking to making our homes and cities smarter and the way patients receive healthcare and faster diagnosis and accurate prognosis—AI is transforming the way we work,” said Ajay Goel, Chairman, Quantum University
Dr. Vivek Kumar, VC, Quantum University stated, “AI is the future. That’s why it is important that our generation learn the applicable tools and technologies. This program will play a fundamental role in bridging the gap between industry and academia and guide our knowledge workers in the right direction.”
Xebia will support Quantum University in curriculum design, faculty training and internship and placement support for students pursuing the program. The program will be offered during the academic session 2019-20. The curricula for the B. Tech specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning is a high-impact coursework that is developed around the advanced techniques of Computing, Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning.
“Xebia is working with cutting-edge technologies. By introducing this program to the students, we are going toaddress skill shortage and make them job-ready—enabling skills development and in parallel, we will help in reducing the industry-academia gap,” said Brijesh Kohli, Director of Xebia Academy Global.
Addressing the students on this occasion, Mr. Anand Sahay shared the latest industry trends and skills that students must develop. He urged the students to keep themselves updated with the industry happenings, hone their technical skills and contribute to open source projects.
About Xebia Academy Global
Xebia Academy Global is an education business unit of Xebia that provides certification and training courses on emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Big Data, Microsoft, Agile Frameworks and Full Stack Development.
Xebia is a Netherlands based Digital Transformation Company that provides innovative solutions and services to enable organizations become digital winners. They are organized in specialized centers of excellence and specialized in Agile, DevOps, Continuous Delivery & Integration, Big Data, Cloud, Software Craftsmanship and Data Centre Automation.
