BCA Students Gain Industry Exposure at Rubico IT Pvt. Ltd., Haridwar

Published on: May 1, 2025

On 1st May 2025, students of BCA IV Semester (Sections A & C) from the School of Science & Technology (SST), SRHU, embarked on a one-day industrial visit to Rubico IT Pvt. Ltd., Haridwar. This visit, an essential component of the academic curriculum, aimed to offer practical exposure to real-world IT operations and industry expectations.

Organized with the guidance of Dr. Pramod Kumar (Principal, SST) and Mr. Ayush Sharma (Deputy Manager, Placement Cell), and coordinated by Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, Mr. Rachit Lakhera, and Ms. Vaishali Gupta from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, the visit was meticulously planned to ensure maximum learning outcomes.

The students were welcomed with technical and HR interaction sessions and were divided into domain-based groups such as front-end development, testing, and networking. Each group was mentored by Rubico’s in-house experts who shared detailed insights into various professional roles and responsibilities. The visit also included a tour of employee facilities like the in-house gym and recreational areas, giving students a glimpse into the work-life balance at a leading IT company.

With 55 students participating, the visit bridged the gap between classroom knowledge and industry realities. It proved instrumental in deepening their understanding of industry demands, broadening career perspectives, and motivating them to align their skills with current technology trends.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.