Students interact with industry experts on emerging technologies, cybersecurity and career opportunities
SOLAN October 14
A students of IEC University visited Avaptech Solutions, an IT company in Mohali, on October 13 as part of an industrial visit organised by the university’s Department of Computer Science and Technology and Training and Placement Office (TPO).The visit aimed to familiarise students with industry practices, emerging technologies and the practical aspects of software development.
IEC University Vice-Chancellor Dr Ashok Puri and Registrar Dr Prahlad extended their best wishes to the students and encouraged them to gain practical knowledge alongside their academic studies. They also stressed the importance of developing an understanding of modern technologies. Students from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes participated in the visit. Company experts introduced them to various stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile project management, quality assurance and software deployment.
Technical sessions covered cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, full-stack development, DevOps and cybersecurity. Students were also shown live demonstrations of ongoing projects, giving them an insight into how IT projects are developed and managed in a professional environment.
The students interacted with company engineers, project managers and human resource professionals to learn about career opportunities in the IT sector, the technical skills required by employers and potential employment prospects. A question-and-answer session allowed them to clarify their doubts and gain further insights into the industry.The university said the initiative was aimed at bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements. Such visits provide students with practical exposure and help them develop skills relevant to the evolving technology sector.
