With extensive experience across technology, learning ecosystems, and academic strategy, Navdeep Sandhu aims to advance Alta’s mission of developing engineers capable of solving real-world problems through hands-on, innovation-driven education. Known for his approach of being a learner first, he will lead academic strategy, curriculum development, faculty alignment, and learner experience initiatives. In his role, he will work closely with leadership and product teams to enhance the AI-first curriculum, ensuring students gain practical exposure aligned with evolving industry requirements.
Navdeep Sandhu previously co-founded Pepcoding, where he contributed to creating structured, outcomes-focused programming education models for aspiring software engineers. His career also includes key positions at Scaler, Coding Ninjas, and EY, where he developed expertise in curriculum design, engineering education, learner engagement, and academic operations at scale. With over a decade of experience in the edtech and technology ecosystem, Sandhu has a proven record of building scalable learning systems and industry-aligned academic programs.
Alta School of Technology continues to strengthen its academic leadership by fostering a modern learning ecosystem centered on AI-focused education, real-world projects, mentorship, and practical problem-solving.
Ashish Munjal, Founder of Alta School of Technology, stated, “Alta’s mission is to build engineers who can think critically, build confidently, and adapt continuously in an AI-first world. Navdeep brings a rare combination of academic vision and outcome-driven execution, with a proven track record of designing programs that deliver meaningful learning experiences and strong placement outcomes at scale. He is the ideal leader to shape and drive Alta’s academic vision as we grow.”
Harshit Agarwal, Founding Director, added, “Navdeep Sandhu's arrival marks a pivotal moment for Alta. Having transformed learning in his previous roles, he brings battle-tested expertise in crafting curricula that transform novices into industry-ready engineers from day one. With Navdeep leading academics, we are accelerating our mission to ensure every Alta student codes like a professional and tackles real AI challenges demanded by companies.”
Navdeep Sandhu commented, “What attracted me to Alta was its willingness to rethink engineering education from first principles for the AI era. In a world where AI increasingly writes, reads, and reviews code, the real challenge is designing learning experiences that prepare students to think critically, solve problems, and build with technology, not just code.”
This appointment underscores Alta School of Technology’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation-driven learning, and the development of a future-ready education ecosystem.
About Alta School of Technology
Alta School of Technology is an AI-first computer science program redefining higher education through a skill-first approach. It integrates academic learning with hands-on experience, access to industry tools, and mentorship from experienced professionals. Students engage in coding from day one, preparing them for dynamic careers. The program emphasizes innovation, employability, and practical knowledge to bridge the gap between education and industry needs.
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