1. Computing Science Education An Industry Perspective
Mukul Jain
MTree Software
July 9, 2015

2. Current Context World is becoming Software Defined
Software creates the reality around us
One Digital Networked world
Winner takes all
Network effect favors dominance
Agility is critical
Rapid pace of new knowledge
Acquiring knowledge vs Applying knowledge

3. Skills for Effective Knowledge Application
Ability to write clean code
Ability to write scalable code
Ability to review and enhance code written by others
Ability to decompose around logical boundaries
Ability to elicit user needs and requirements comprehensively
Ability to debug/troubleshoot smartly
Soft Skills
Enhancing team synergy
Presentation and Writing

4. Few thoughts on CS education
Proactive mechanism to revise curriculum
Stakeholder feedback is critical
Academia collaboration for shared learning
Specialised Tracks at undergrad level to better align with future careers
Research – career in Research/Academia
Technology – career in IT centric industries
Applications – career in other industries
Increase use of technology in education
Knowledge repositories
Enhanced collaboration between peers and across levels

5. Few thoughts.. More intense hands-on exposure
Incorporate Case Study approach
Few larger projects combining multiple areas vs many small projects focussed on one area
Opportunity for field/end user interaction
Fundamental areas that need attention
Event driven programming
Human computer interaction
Design thinking
Embed Open Source Software in the curricula more vigorously and keep it current as OSS is evolving rapidly
Evaluation system to stress on How rather than What

6. In Summary
Given the ever increasing pace of Computing Science evolution, educators need to
Enhance the engagement with stakeholders to understand the needs/trends and gaps
Re-prioritize the Learning Objectives
Establish mechanisms for Faculty learning/augmentation to keep pace with state-of-the-art