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Blockchain is a new technology. Whoever has the first mover to be ahead of their career. " says a Participant of IIIT-H | TalentSprint Blockchain Executive Program
It is a radical technology shift that is going to redefine platforms, verticals, and applications to an unprecedented level. The question is – who is scared and who is ready?
The gossip continues! However, the theme has changed. Earlier, when he was the first to arrive at the water-cooler, he would have heard about the H1 Visa, who is leaving for his venture and who is going to be in the office-pantry. However, the chatter hovers around Blockchain, distributed ledger technology, automating trust and blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies and how it will impact the life of a tech professional.
This is too early or too late for him to come up for this new storm. That's when he looked around. They were equally disillusioned and kept going back to their cubicles with the same blank expressions.
The camp is on!
People like Ramesh Hallur, Senior Manager, Cognizant, early birdwatching in the direction of the industry They can be spotted at IIIT-Hyderabad and TalentSprint. He is one of the participants in the first cohort of the program which started in October 2018.
IIIT-Hyderabad and TalentSprint have designed this program for both Blockchain Technologies and Solutions. The program gives equal focus on theory and practice. Over 3 months, participants learn two blockchain platforms, ethereum, and hyper ledger in depth. In addition to continuous practice, the capstone project enables the use of POC in the area of their choice.
Hallur thinks it is the future, he says, "Right now everyone is, more or less, on slate zero."
So, what do they look for? It certainly is not the only reason for learning the fundamentals, which of course is essential.
Cut your teeth deep
Replete with master lectures, mentored labs, group projects, and hackathons – this program is as much fun as it is challenging. One of the top-notch think-tank of Blockchain in India. Modules are designed with particular emphasis on experiential learning.
Interestingly, a participant points out something else too – Before the POC (Proof of Concept) comes into play, it is very crucial. who gets into implementing Blockchain goes in with the right mindset It helps to get this figured out.
Sundeep V Reddy, Cloud Ops Engineering Specialist, is now confident of building its own app on a DL (Distributed Ledger).
For Anthony George, Technical Specialist, IBM the hands-on experience and the test cases that are provided here are the keys. "It is truly a technology about bridging differences between small and big players."
The focus of the Blockchain Executive Program by IIIT- Hyderabad and TalentSprint Participants in the process of microlending, asset securitization, insurance, digital identity, content management, trade finance, disaster management and more. Ramkrishna, CEO, Pranco Technologies Pvt. Ltd says, "It is about how to give a business solution." To commercialize it and incentivise it. "
Walk away from the cooler – to the Bonfire
V Aravind, Founder CEO, Sahasradhaara Services says, "The program is designed to provide an in-depth and comprehensive curriculum. Partnering with India's top blockchain COE gives it the strength and foresight that participants adore and leverage strongly. "
Some professionals have got so confident, they may launch their startups in this space soon.
"The knowledge shared by the experts is exceptional." It motivates me to apply it in my start-up, with confidence. " As Hallur sums it best – it was worth coming and joining here.
Heard him in time.
