IBM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE SOE

ABOUT THE IBM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

The IBM Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the School of Engineering is a strategic academic-industry collaboration aimed at equipping students and faculty with skills in emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, IoT, Machine Learning, and Blockchain.

The Centre acts as a knowledge and innovation hub, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world applications through expert-led training, IBM-certified programs, and hands-on learning experiences.

Aims

  • Bridge the gap between academia and industry through practical exposure.
  • Empower students and faculty with industry-relevant skills.
  • Enhance employability and entrepreneurial potential.

Objectives

  • Provide IBM-certified training programs and workshops.
  • Offer access to modern tools and cloud platforms.
  • Integrate industry-oriented curriculum and case studies.
  • Support internships, projects, and mentoring.
  • Encourage hackathons, innovation, and startup culture.
  • Conduct FDPs, tech talks, and expert sessions.

Activities at a Glance

S. No. Events Date
1CodeForge-2025 (Engineer’s Day)September 15, 2025
2Celebrated IBM DayApril 22, 2025
3AI Chatbot WorkshopNovember 12, 2024
4ML & IoT WorkshopApril 22, 2024
5ML Interaction WorkshopApril 22, 2024
6Cloud Computing SessionDecember 26, 2023
7Blockchain SymposiumDecember 27, 2023
Faculty Coordinators

Name: Mr. Abhishek Sharma

Email: abhishek7105@bbdu.ac.in

Name: Mr. Sachin Bhardwaj

Email: bhardwazsachin52@bbdu.ac.in

Student Coordinators

Name: Harsh Srivastava

Email: srivastavah330@bbdu.ac.in

Name: Mr. Harsh Mishra

Email: harshmishra4383@bbdu.ac.in