The Presidency School of Computer Science and Engineering (PSOCSE) successfully organised the “Build with TRAE Hackathon X VisionX Club” on 4 March 2026, from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. Conducted as an offline event, the hackathon brought together enthusiastic students to explore innovative solutions through collaborative coding and emerging technologies.

The programme began with an opening address by Ms. Smitha SP, Assistant Professor, PSOCSE, who welcomed participants and highlighted the significance of practical learning opportunities such as hackathons. Dr. Blessed Prince P., Head of the Department, CSE, addressed the gathering and encouraged students to actively engage in innovation-driven initiatives. This was followed by a special address by Dr. Gopal Krishna Shyam.

The Chief Guest, Mr. Mithun S, Software Development Engineer II (SDE2) at Cisco, delivered the keynote address. He shared valuable insights into scalable web technologies, AI integration and the evolving developer ecosystem, inspiring students to embrace industry-oriented skills and innovative thinking.

Mr. Mithun S currently works at Cisco, Bengaluru, where he contributes to building enterprise-grade software solutions and high-performance web products. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from REVA University (2019–2023) and has also completed advanced coursework at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (2022–2023).

His professional experience includes roles as Software Development Engineer at Cisco (2024–Present), Technical Associate at PhysicsWallah (2022–2024), Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Science (2022–2023) and JavaScript Developer at iNeuron.ai (2022). Beyond his professional achievements, he served as President of the Coder’s Club at REVA University, promoting peer learning and innovation among students. His areas of expertise include JavaScript frameworks, Generative AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot and scalable system architecture.

With a prize pool of ₹45,000, the hackathon attracted strong student participation and encouraged creativity, teamwork and the practical application of emerging technologies. Participants worked collaboratively to develop innovative solutions, showcasing their coding skills and problem-solving abilities.

The event received excellent feedback from both students and faculty, reinforcing PSOCSE’s commitment to promoting industry-driven learning, innovation and technological excellence.

Event Objectives

The “Build with TRAE Hackathon – Create • Collaborate • Code” aimed to:

• Provide students with a platform to experience AI-native coding in action.

• Foster innovation and collaboration among participants.

• Encourage the practical application of emerging technologies through real-world problem solving.

• Inspire creativity and teamwork among budding engineers.

• Bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.

• Showcase student talent through competitive coding challenges with a ₹45,000 prize pool.

• Offer three-day free trial access to the TRAE platform, enabling students to explore its tools and resources.

• Strengthen PSOCSE’s position as a hub for cutting-edge technology, innovation and career-oriented learning.