XEBIA & QUANTUM UNIVERSITY’S NEW B.TECH COURSE WITH SPECIALIZATION IN AI AND ML RESPOND TO THE NEED OF THE DAY

The B.Tech program with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will be high-impact coursework entailing fundamental to advanced techniques of Computing, Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning. The program will be offered this academic session, that is, 2019-20.

Xebia Academy Global has recently signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quantum University, Roorkee to offer B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Quantum University – A Brief Introduction

Quantum University is a private university in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. Founded in 2008 with a focus on interdisciplinary pedagogy and new-age, industryrelevant courses. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, integrated courses and diploma programs. Quantum University also has a special ‘Passion Programs’ that emphasizes on nurturing and pursuing one’s passion.

The B.Tech. Program

Xebia will support Quantum University in designing the academic curriculum, faculty training and will help in internship and placement facilitation to those who successfully complete the course and qualify the criterion. The B.Tech program with specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will be high-impact coursework entailing fundamental to advanced techniques of Computing, Machine Learning algorithms and Deep Learning. The program will be offered this academic session, that is, 2019-20.

Dr. Vivek Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Quantum University and Anand Sahay, CEO, Xebia signed the agree“Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning have become ubiquitous, and these technologies are making a huge impact on 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 with faster diagnosis and accurate prognosis—AI is transforming the way we work.” —Ajay Goel, the Chairman of Quantum University ment in the presence of Ajay Goel, Chairman, Quantum University, Brijesh Kohli, Director, Xebia Academy Global and other senior functionaries.

Giving a relevant piece of advice to the students, Anand Sahay, CEO, Xebia shared the latest industry trends and skills that students must develop. He believes that it’s important for the students to keep themselves updated with the industry happenings, hone their technical skills, and contribute to open source projects.

“Xebia is working with cutting- edge technologies. By introducing this program to the students, we are going to address skill shortage and make them jobready— enabling skills development and in parallel, we will help in reducing the industry-academia gap,” said Brijesh Kohli, Director of Xebia Academy Global.