KL Deemed to be University Conducts Third Slot of Skill Palaver 2026–27, Promoting Industry-Oriented Project-Based Learning
Vijayawada, October 11, 2026: KL Deemed to be University's Skill Development Division successfully conducted the third slot of Skill Palaver 2026-27 from 6:00 PM on October 10 to 2:00 PM on October 11, 2026. Designed as a project-based learning initiative embedded within students' certification courses and current semester curriculum, Skill Palaver provided a platform for students to apply academic concepts to practical, industry-oriented challenges.
The third slot covered seven major domains: Machine Learning; Cloud Computing and DevOps; Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT); Semiconductor and Microelectronics Engineering (VLSI); Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (CAD/CAM); Building Information Modeling (BIM); and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Through these domains, students engaged in technical problem-solving, collaborative project development and the implementation of solutions aligned with contemporary industry requirements. As part of the Skill Palaver Hackathon, the DDCA Buildathon was conducted for First-Year B.Tech. (Honors) students under the course of Digital Design and Computer Architecture.
Across the participating domains, student teams worked on selected problem statements with guidance from project mentors and interacted with industry professionals to clarify technical requirements, refine their approaches and develop practical solutions. The project review process enabled students to demonstrate their work, receive professional feedback and assess their solutions against industry expectations.
The projects were evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts representing leading organisations across information technology, cloud infrastructure, data engineering, cybersecurity, semiconductor design, aerospace, architecture and automation. The expert panel comprised:
Vamsi Krishna, Lead Analyst, CGI
V. Sridhar, Senior Infrastructure Specialist, IBM
S. Venkata Narayana, Data Engineer, Cloudaliv
Rajasekhar J, Senior Data Engineer, Lloyds Technology Centre India
Rohit, Manager, Security Architecture & Engineering, Invesco
Srikanth A, Operations Supervisor, Costco
Chinna Venkata Narayana Reddy S, R&D Engineer, Synopsys
Harikrishna, Technical Lead, Boeing
Praveen Krishna T, Architect & Managing Partner, Inscape Design Studio
Sreenivasulu, Senior RPA Developer, TTEC Digital Analytics India LLP
Hariharan Ravichandran, L2 Associate, HTC Global Services
Sri G. Anish Kumar, Founder & CEO, Aadhyaa Skills Research and Development
The participation of these industry professionals strengthened the connection between academic learning and workplace practices, exposing students to contemporary technological developments, practical implementation requirements and professional standards. Their feedback helped students assess the relevance, feasibility and technical quality of their proposed solutions.
The programme was convened under the leadership of Dr. A. Srinath, Dean - Skill Development & Student Progression, KLEF and Dr. A. Jagadeesh, Director-FED in association with Dr. T. K. Ramakrishna Rao, Principal, College of Engineering and Dr. V. Krishna Reddy, Principal-FED. Heads of Departments, faculty SPOCs, course coordinators, faculty members and project mentors supported the conduct of the programme and facilitated student participation, mentoring and evaluation across the respective domains.
Speaking on the significance of such initiatives, Dr. G. Pardha Saradhi Varma, Vice Chancellor, KL Deemed to be University, highlighted the role of experiential learning in preparing students for evolving industry requirements. Initiatives such as Skill Palaver enable students to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions while strengthening their technical proficiency, teamwork, innovation and problem-solving capabilities.
The successful conduct of the third slot of Skill Palaver 2026-27, including the DDCA Buildathon, reinforced KL Deemed to University's commitment to integrating project-based learning, industry engagement and practical skill development into its academic curriculum. By bringing together students, faculty mentors and industry professionals through multidisciplinary projects and hands-on engineering activities, the initiative supported the development of technical competencies and professional skills essential for addressing real-world challenges.
