Overview

This proposal outlines the strategic establishment of the “Open-Source NCR Community- Sharda University” within the Sharda School of Computing Sciences & Engineering. This initiative is designed to cultivate a dynamic environment that promotes open-source software (OSS) practices, fosters robust academia-industry collaborations, and significantly elevates student employability skills. By integrating hands-on experience, industry exposure & collaboration and facilitating crucial internship/ placement opportunities. 

This community will not only profoundly enrich the overall student experience but also serve as a powerful attractor for prospective students, thereby enhancing departmental enrolment.

The aim of this community is to also achieve NAAC & NIRF Criteria: 

a) NAAC Criteria No. 5: Student Support and Progression.

b) NAAC Criteria No. 6: Innovations and Best Practices.

c) NIRF Criteria No. 3: Graduation Outcome (GO).

d) NIRF Criteria No. 4: Outreach and Inclusivity (OI).

Objectives of Event

1) Promote Open-Source Software Practices.

2) Strengthen Academia-Industry Collaboration.

3) Create knowledge Exchange Platform.

4) Enhance Student Employability Skills.

5) Industry-Recognized Contributions.

6) Provide Exposure and Networking Opportunities.

7) Facilitate Internship and Placement Opportunities.

8) Provide Solutions for the Betterment of Society.

9) Strengthen University Reputation and Visibility within the PAN India Tech Community.

Convener Details

Dr. Geetha Ganesan,8427474600,dean.set@sharda.ac.in 

Dr. Sudeep Varshney, 9873257466, hod.cse@sharda.ac.in 

Dr. Rajneesh Kumar Singh,9910047547, hod.csa@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

 Dr. Ankit Khare, 7409263330, ankit.khare@sharda.ac.in

 Ms. Aanchal Vij, 8146325511, aanchal.vij@sharda.ac.in 

Chief Guest Details:

Shri Arvind Kumar , STPI NEXT MeitY, Govt. Of India

Speaker Details:

  • Mr. Dhiraj Gyani COO, India Tech.org
  • Mr. Joy George,VP INternational, OPenGovInc.
  • Mr. Maruti Venkata, Associate Director, D.E Shaw India
  • Mr. Hari Ramasubramanian, Leader - Business Development, IBM
  • Ms. Poornima Srinivasan, Vice President HR, TestVagrant
  • Mr. Prasad Oroganti, Associate Vice President, Ascendion