Bengaluru: Pankaj Jain has joined the edutech startup WizKlub as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Jain will lead WizKlub’s Product Design, Learning and Development Team. WizKlub is a cognitive and tech skills development edutech startup.
Jain has over two decades of experience working at top IT companies like Wipro and Cognizant. He enjoys making learning engaging and effective by leveraging technology.
In his previous role, Jain was the Senior Architect at Wipro building Conversation IoT Solutions for BFSI, healthcare, automotive sectors.
Prior to Wipro, he was at Cognizant where he led the Digital Technology Office (DTO) in Enterprise Application Services. Jain has a passion for innovation using advanced technologies. He has worked across IoT, conversational AI, blockchain, mobile robotics, hardware and software.
“We are excited to have Pankaj join our team to lead and strengthen technology. WizKlub is investing in richer learner experiences across conversations and physical devices. And Pankaj’s rich experience and expertise in conversational AI, Robotics and IoT technology will accelerate these first-of-its-kind learning environments in India,” said Amit Bansal, Founder and CEO – WizKlub.
“I am passionate about applying technology to build products that make a fundamental difference to the skill of a learner. I like building products that are outcome-focused and at the same time ignite a spark to make the learner fall in love with learning,” said Pankaj Jain, CTO – WizKlub.
The WizKlub programs develop higher-order thinking skills to ensure that every child learns the smart way, is an adept problem solver and develops the ability to take an independent and critical view of the world around to make smarter decisions.