20+ Years of Research & Industry Experience (2006-2026)

The Founder's Journey

After college graduation in 2006, dreamed of starting a Software Training Academy. Spent 20+ years understanding how Colleges, Training Institutes, and Companies train students before launching Spinsoft Academy.

B.E. Computer Science Engineering (2006) | Started at HCL R&D

20+ Years of Research

Studied and analyzed how different institutions train students to craft the perfect academy model

College Training Methods

2006 - 2026

Institutions Studied:

GMR Institute of TechnologyChennai Institute of TechnologyVels UniversityKarpaga Vinayaga Engineering & TechnologyB.S. Abdur Rahman UniversityJeppiar Engineering College

Key Observations:

Heavy focus on theory, less practical exposure
Outdated curriculum not matching industry needs
Limited project-based learning
Gap between academic knowledge and job readiness

Training Institute Methods

2006 - 2026

Institutions Studied:

NIIT

Key Observations:

Short-term courses with quick certifications
Focus on tools rather than problem-solving
Limited hands-on project experience
No mentorship or career guidance

Company Training Methods

2006 - 2026

Institutions Studied:

Banca SellaChainsysRevatureHexawareCapgeminiFreshworks Academy

Key Observations:

Banca Sella's 3-month intensive training - Gold Standard
Most companies have ad-hoc training without structure
Project-based learning shows 90% better retention
Mentor-driven programs produce best results

The Learning Journey

From a fresh B.E. graduate with a dream to finally launching Spinsoft Academy after 20 years

2006

B.E. Computer Science Engineering Graduate

Started Career at HCL R&D

Completed B.E. in Computer Science Engineering with a dream to start a Software Training Academy startup someday. Joined HCL R&D as a Software Engineer to begin understanding the industry.

Key Learnings:

First exposure to enterprise software development
Observed how companies onboard fresh graduates
Started documenting what works and what doesn't in tech training
2007 - 2013

Full Stack Developer → Senior Executive in L&D | Golden Trainer Award Winner

Banca Sella

Started as Full Stack Developer, then transitioned to L&D to convert senior experts' knowledge into E-Learning courses. Won Golden Trainer of the Year award for training fresher batch interns.

Key Learnings:

Observed 15+ years experts grooming employees via Center of Excellence teams (OSN, DSN, Mobile)
Converted expert knowledge into E-Learning courses & Knowledge Base articles
Managed Training Schedules, Competency Mapping & Assessment Center
Developed Gamification Leaderboard with Learning Credits
Handled Certifications Reimbursement process

Award:

Golden Trainer of the Year
2013 - 2015

Tech Lead & US Onsite Delivery | 3 Spot Awards Winner

CNSI

Spent 5 months onsite in the US delivering 'ProviderOne' - Washington State Government's Healthcare Claims product used by the entire state population. Won 3 Spot Awards for delivering major milestones. Experienced firsthand how 150+ team members work seamlessly to deliver an enterprise-scale product. Learned how managers build and coordinate large-scale distributed teams for mission-critical government projects.

Key Learnings:

Delivered 'ProviderOne' - Washington State Govt Healthcare Claims product
Won 3 Spot Awards for delivering major project milestones
Worked with 150+ team members on enterprise-scale product release
Learned large-scale team coordination and management techniques
Understood how managers build high-performing distributed teams
Experienced US enterprise delivery standards and processes
2015 - 2020

Training Consultant | Full Stack Training Lead

Chainsys

Delivered Full Stack Technologies training for interns with intense Project Oriented Training approach. Implemented Daily Standups, Project Reviews, and Demo sessions with managers.

Key Learnings:

Intense Project Oriented Training for interns
Daily Standups for project tracking and accountability
Project Reviews and Demo sessions with managers
Skill Matrix and comprehensive Assessments
Live Coding sessions for practical skill validation
2016 - 2017

Training Manager | India Pilot Project Head

Revature

Joined Revature to implement the vision of replicating Revature US Business Model in India. Served as Training Head for the India Pilot Project and trained 400+ college students in 18 months on Full Stack Technologies using an intensive Project Based Approach. Shared Product Requirements with the development team to improve the LMS platform based on real training experiences.

Key Learnings:

Implemented Revature US Business Model replication in India
Led India Pilot Project as Training Head
Trained 400+ college students in 18 months on Full Stack Technologies
Applied intensive Project Based Approach for skill development
Contributed Product Requirements to improve LMS platform
Experienced scaling training operations at enterprise level
2018

Development Manager & Scrum Lead | US Onsite

Altimetrik (Ancestry Client)

Worked as Development Manager managing a Scrum Team for a BigData analytics project. Spent 5 months at Ancestry Client US Office for project requirements gathering and delivery. Gained invaluable experience in international client engagement and enterprise project delivery.

Key Learnings:

Managed Scrum Team for BigData analytics project
5 months US onsite at Ancestry Client Office for requirements & delivery
Led enterprise development teams using Agile methodologies
Experienced international client engagement and collaboration
Studied enterprise training frameworks at scale
2021 - 2023

Academy Consultant | Curriculum & Training Specialist

Freshworks Software Academy

Helped the Academy Team refine their Curriculum and implement a comprehensive Project Based Training approach. Consulted on training processes including Assessments, Mock Interviews, and Code Reviews.

Key Learnings:

Refined Curriculum for Full Stack training
Project Based Training approach implementation
Daily Standups and Project Reviews
Mock Interviews and Project Demos
Project Code Reviews and Assessments
2015 - 2026

Curriculum Researcher & Academy Consultant

Spinsoft (8+ Companies Experience)

Founded Spinsoft with 8+ companies of development experience including HCL, Banca Sella, CNSI, Revature, Altimetrik and more. Spent years providing consulting services to help companies set up Corporate Academies while researching how Colleges, Training Institutes, and Companies train students.

Key Learnings:

Replicated Banca Sella's project-oriented training approach
Studied curriculum design at top tech firms globally
Mastered ASTD/ADDIE training methodology
End-to-end academy setup and execution expertise

Key Insights Discovered

Critical observations from 20 years of research and industry experience

The Skills Gap Problem

Observed that 70% of engineering graduates lack industry-ready skills. Traditional education focuses on theory while companies need practical expertise.

Corporate Training Inefficiency

Companies spend lakhs on training freshers but lack structured methodologies. Training is often ad-hoc without measurable outcomes.

The ASTD/ADDIE Framework

Discovered that systematic training design using ADDIE methodology significantly improves learning outcomes and ROI.

Project-Based Learning

Learned that engineers retain 90% of what they do in real projects vs 10% of what they read. Hands-on is the key.

From Research to Practice

How the 20 years of research were implemented through Corporate Academy partnerships

2015

First Implementation

Applied learnings to set up the first Corporate Academy. Trained 300+ company hired interns over 5 years with a structured Full Stack curriculum.

Outcome:

Validated the methodology - 85% of trained engineers performed well in their roles

2016

Scaling the Model

Second Corporate Academy with focus on college students. Refined the curriculum based on first academy learnings.

Outcome:

Trained 500+ students, improved assessment frameworks

2021

Adapting for Freshers

Third Academy focused on 12th completed students. Designed curriculum for absolute beginners entering tech.

Outcome:

Proved the model works for all experience levels

2026

Spinsoft Academy Launch

After 20 years of research (2006-2026) studying how Colleges, Training Institutes, and Companies train students, launched Spinsoft Academy with the best practices.

Outcome:

Bringing proven methodology to public education

"Right after my college graduation in 2006, I dreamed of starting a Software Training Academy. I spent 20 years studying how Colleges, Training Institutes, and Companies train students. In 2026, Spinsoft Academy is the result of that 20-year research journey."
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Naresh Kumar

Founder & CEO, Spinsoft