The future of technology depends on a workforce equipped with practical, industry-relevant skills. As organizations accelerate their adoption of open source, cloud, automation, and enterprise technologies, educational institutions play a critical role in preparing students for these opportunities. This is where the Red Hat Academy continues to make a meaningful impact.
Bridging the gap between education and industry
Red Hat Academy empowers educational institutions with a comprehensive curriculum designed to keep pace with evolving industry demands. Developed with input from Red Hat's development, support, and consulting teams, the curriculum focuses on hands-on learning across Linux, automation, middleware, cloud, AI, and container technologies.
Rather than relying solely on theoretical instruction, students gain practical experience through real-world enterprise use cases. This approach helps them build job-ready skills, earn globally recognized Red Hat certifications, and enhance their employability in an increasingly competitive technology landscape. Available to nonprofit institutions and degree- or diploma-granting educational organizations worldwide, Red Hat Academy has become a trusted partner in developing the next generation of IT professionals.
Celebrating the APAC award winners for 2025
Every year, Red Hat Academy recognizes institutions and instructors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student success, innovation, and academic excellence. The 2025 Asia Pacific (APAC) award winners exemplify these values and have made remarkable contributions to advancing technology education across the region.
Red Hat Academy of the Year – India 2025
Chitkara University, Punjab, India
Recognized for its outstanding commitment to delivering industry-aligned education and fostering student success through the Red Hat Academy program.
Red Hat Academy of the Year – Rest of APAC 2025
APIIT Education Group (Asia Pacific University), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Honored for its excellence in embedding Red Hat technologies into its curriculum and creating exceptional learning opportunities for students.
Red Hat Academy Instructor of the Year – India 2025
Aarthi Devaraj
Assistant Professor - Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, India
Recognized for her passion, dedication, and outstanding contribution to developing future technology professionals through hands-on learning and mentorship.
Red Hat Academy Instructor of the Year – Rest of APAC 2025
Yohanes Calvinus
Lecturer - Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia
Celebrated for his commitment to academic excellence and his role in empowering students with practical, industry-ready skills.
Recognizing excellence across the ecosystem
The 2025 award winners represent the very best of the Red Hat Academy ecosystem. Their dedication to innovation, academic excellence, and student development has helped create stronger pathways from the classroom to successful technology careers.
These achievements reflect not only the efforts of individual institutions and instructors but also the power of collaboration between academia and industry. Together, we’re building an ecosystem that empowers students to acquire in-demand skills, earn valuable certifications, and confidently enter the workforce.
Looking ahead
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the 2025 Red Hat Academy APAC award winners. Your commitment to excellence continues to inspire educators, students, and institutions throughout the region.
Thank you for your partnership, collaboration, and ongoing investment in developing future technology leaders. We look forward to strengthening our long-term relationships with our academic partners and continuing to expand the impact of the Red Hat Academy initiative across APAC. Here's to another year of innovation, learning, and empowering the next generation of open source professionals.
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About the author
Shirishchandra V Pandey leads the APAC Red Hat Academy program, where he collaborates with universities, educators, industry, and government partners to strengthen digital skills and bridge the gap between academia and the evolving needs of the technology workforce. With more than three decades of leadership experience in IT, knowledge services, and technology solutions, he is passionate about advancing higher education through industry collaboration, experiential learning, and open-source innovation.
A thought leader and conference speaker, Shirish speaks on topics including higher education transformation, workforce readiness, digital skills and open source. He is committed to helping institutions prepare graduates with the capabilities required to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Shirish holds a Master's in Economics, a Postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management, and completed the Senior Management Program at IIM Indore. He is also a certified PMP, ITIL professional, & SSGB.
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