Software professionals’ industry body Telangana Information Technology Association (TITA) President Sundeep Kumar Makthala offered a helping hand to Sharada by enrolling her for a technical course in artificial intelligence and also presenting her with a laptop to do the learning.
TITA President, after learning about her precarious financial position, wanted to extend her some financial assistance. However, after learning about technical prowess and her intent to slug it out, it had decided to give her free training in artificial intelligence through the training module TITA is offering in association with University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), one of the top universities in the US. TITA also decided to give her a laptop that will allow her to undergo the certificate course in artificial intelligence from her home and while continuing to support her family by selling vegetables.
‘Sharadha’s story is inspiring in these covid times where job losses are not uncommon. However, she took things in her stride and went on to work with the resources at hand. In doing this, she has sent a message that tough times do not last but tough people do. We interacted with her and learnt that she is willing to hone her technical skills. She is one who relies on hardwork alone. We thought a course in artificial intelligence will be of more help in the current situations. The laptop will allow her to pursue the course while continuing to work at home,” said TITA Global President Sundeep Kumar Makthala about the decision to offer her an opportunity to pursue a course with an international certification and a laptop free to her.
Commenting on the crisis in the IT industry, Makthala said the industry is not immune to the changes happening globally. However, the IT professionals should learn to cope with the job scenarios and should not lose heart. They should use the current times to hone their existing skills or learn new skills, which will enhance their employability in times to come. TITA has been working on this front to drive home the need for learning new skills constantly. Last year, there was an incident where one techie Harini lost her life and that has shook many in the industry.
Makthala said youngsters should look at entrepreneurship as well and not just look for a placement. Artificial intelligence, cyber security, blockchain technologies are the current flavor and promise to provide job opportunities, he said.