PES University has signed a strategic partnership with Maven Silicon Softech Pvt., Ltd., to extend the Executive M.Tech Program in VLSI for working professionals in the allied domains. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing this collaboration was signed by Mr. P. R. Sivakumar, Founder & CEO of Maven Silicon Softech Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, and Prof. J. Suryaprasad, Vice Chancellor of PES University. The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Jawahar Doraiswamy, Pro Chancellor of PES University.
This MoU aims to provide a platform for working professionals in VLSI and allied domains to pursue academic advancement through enrolment in the Executive M.Tech Program. PES University and Maven Silicon bring together their exemplary expertise in academics and advanced technical skills within this collaboration.
The Executive Program aligns with the NEP 2020 mandate, offering multiple exit options for candidates. The three-year program awards a co-branded certificate for those exiting after one year and a co-branded Post Graduate Diploma Certificate for those exiting after two years. Candidates who complete all three years will be awarded an Executive M.Tech Degree by PES University. Classes will be conducted on weekends at the PES University Electronic City Campus.
The PESU with Digitally enabled classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories with EDA tools, well-equipped libraries, and recreational facilities can motivate the corporate professionals to learn at ease. The Curriculum is designed to reflect current industry needs and market trends with a focus on research and innovation as well as advanced learning management systems.
Prof. Jawahar Doraiswamy, Pro-Chancellor of PES University remarked on the occasion that this collaboration aligns with our emphasis at PES University on upgrading skills and supporting working professionals through our educational programs. We are delighted to partner with Maven Silicon, a leader in the VLSI domain, and look forward to industry partners in leveraging this opportunity for their employees.
Mr. P. R. Sivakumar, CEO of Maven Silicon, commented that signing of this MoU for the Executive M.Tech Program is a significant milestone in our commitment to facilitating academic opportunities for working professionals in the VLSI domain. Our vision is to empower the next generation of chip designers with this Executive PG VLSI Program for their long-term careers in this AI-powered Semiconductor Era.
Dignitaries present on the occasion from PES University included, Prof. Nagarjuna S, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Prashanth B, Director, School of International Management, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA, Deans, Chairpersons of ECE, and Senior Professors from PES University. From Maven Silicon, the team present on the occasion included, Ms. Praveena G, Managing Director, Mr. Hemachandra Bhat, CTO apart from their Technical and Operations Team.
