By Auxilin Fernando for BIS Mumbai

DB-ACE Chinchwad joyfully marked a proud milestone with the convocation of its inaugural AWS batch. This ceremony celebrated the transformative journey of students and professionals who built a strong foundation in AWS services, paving the way for AWS Cloud Practitioner (CCP) certification and thriving careers in cloud computing.

The event, held at the institute's auditorium, drew an enthusiastic crowd of learners, faculty, and guests. 

It underscored Don Bosco's commitment to skill development in emerging technologies like cloud computing and Agentic AI, aligning with India's booming IT sector demands.

Faculty member Auxilin Fernando opened the proceedings with a warm address, expressing sincere gratitude to chief guest Mr Pranav Barbade for gracing the occasion. "Your presence inspires our learners to dream big in the cloud era," Fernando remarked. In recognition of his contributions, Mr Barbade – who earlier delivered an engaging one-hour guest lecture on industry insights during Agentic AI classes – received a book as a token of appreciation.

Heartfelt thanks also went to volunteers Ms Anika and Mr Cladius for their selfless dedication. Ms Anika, who clinched a perfect score of 1000/1000 on the AWS CCP exam, captivated the audience with her story. "Discipline, hands-on labs, and consistent practice were my keys to success," she shared, offering practical strategies like daily quizzes and real-world project simulations to aspiring certified professionals.

Mr Cladius then introduced the chief guest, highlighting Mr Barbade's illustrious career. With over 15 years of experience, Barbade designs scalable, production-ready machine learning systems, specializing in NLP and end-to-end AI architecture. As Founding AI Engineer at SailPoint, he leads innovative agentic AI platforms, bridging academia and industry.

The ceremony peaked with the distribution of completion certificates to all graduates, symbolizing their readiness for cloud roles. Special book awards honored the top three performers, whose dedication exemplified excellence.

Fr Anton D'Souza Director of Don Bosco Chinchwad, conveyed his message via telephone with inspiring words: "This batch is our first step toward empowering youth with cutting-edge skills. Congratulations to all – your future in AWS cloud is brighter than ever!"

This convocation not only recognized achievements but also reinforced Don Bosco's role in youth empowerment and fostering partnerships for job placements in Pune's tech ecosystem.