BCA Industrial Visit-2024

Company Details

  • Name: Softpro India Computer Technologies Private Limited
  • Location: Softpro Tower, Near New Hanuman Temple, Kapoorthala, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 226006
  • Date of Visit: 13th February 2025

Participants

  • Students: 81 students from BCA Second and Third Year
  • Accompanying Faculty Members:
    • Mr. Nikhil Shukla
    • Mrs. Priya Arora
    • Mr. Vikas Khare
    • Mr. Prateek Arora

Purpose of the Visit

The industrial visit aimed to provide students with practical exposure to the operations of a software development company, enhancing their understanding of project management and the latest technological advancements in the industry.

Company Overview

Founded in 2004 by technocrats from IIT Kanpur and IET Lucknow, Softpro India is a dynamic software solutions and networking product development company. It specializes in:

  • ERP development
  • Web and mobile application development
  • Software development
  • Research and designing

Visit Schedule

  • Departure: 10:00 AM from college campus
  • Arrival: 10:30 AM at Softpro Tower
  • Welcome: Company representatives greeted the group and provided an overview of the company’s history, services, and achievements.

Key Activities

  1. Presentation:
    • Senior developers delivered a detailed presentation covering:
      • Software development lifecycle
      • Project management methodologies
      • Current technologies used by the company
  2. Q&A Session:
    • An interactive session where students asked questions about:
      • Software development processes
      • Career opportunities
      • Emerging industry trends
    • Experts provided insightful responses to all queries.
  3. Lab Tour:
    • Students toured the development labs, observing:
      • Live projects
      • Team collaboration
      • Workflow processes

Learnings and Outcomes

The visit offered valuable insights into:

  • Real-world software development processes
  • Team dynamics and collaboration
  • Practical application of academic knowledge
  • Current industry practices and technologies

Students gained a clearer understanding of professional expectations and the software development environment, preparing them for future careers in the industry.

Student Feedback

Students found the visit highly informative and beneficial, appreciating:

  • The opportunity to interact with industry professionals
  • Observing the practical application of their studies
  • Exposure to career paths in software development

The experience motivated them to further explore the field and pursue relevant opportunities.

Acknowledgments

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the management and staff of Softpro India for their warm hospitality and for facilitating this enriching experience. Special thanks to the accompanying faculty members—Mr. Nikhil Shukla, Mrs. Priya Arora, Mr. Vikas Khare, and Mr. Prateek Arora—for their guidance and support throughout the visit.

Conclusion

The industrial visit to Softpro India was a resounding success, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practices. It has equipped students with practical knowledge and inspired them to pursue excellence in the field of software development.

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