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A 6-Month Career Residency. Built by AI Engineers. Powered by Experience.We bring real-world tech to your career journey.

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Aestr Alpha is a 6-Month Career Residency.
We bridge the gap between a university
degree and Day-1 at a top tech company.
At Aestr Alpha, you don’t “attend classes”
— you operate: stand-ups, tickets, reviews,
shipping real work.

Dr. Arastu Sharma

Designing the Future of Industry-Driven Learning

Dr. Arastu Sharma is a technology and research leader focused on solving real-world problems. Along with a founding team of engineers from Shodh AI (USA) and global tech firms, he has built Aestr Alpha as a space where students are mentored by working software developers, AI practitioners, and system architects — not disconnected faculty. His vision is simple: build future-ready talent through industry-driven learning.

Dr. Arastu Sharma, CEO Shodh AI(Shodh AI is now part of IndiaAI 2.0. One of 10 startups selected to build Indian foundational model ecosystem.)

Why Aestr Alpha

Online courses are cheaper. Degrees are everywhere.

So why choose a 6-month residency?

Because Aestr Alpha is built on one principle: evidence beats claims.

Recruiters don’t hire certificates. They hire evidence.
Everyone has a completion certificate. Aestr residents graduate with a deployment history — live systems, real projects, real proof.
Stop learning like a student. Start operating like a professional.
Aestr Alpha is designed like a corporate environment. You clock in, collaborate, and ship outcomes — just like real teams.
We don’t chase trends. We build foundations.
AI moves fast — but hiring still rewards strong fundamentals. We train you on the industrial backbone that runs global companies, and layer AI where it creates real value.
Built for GDC hiring reality.
We design our exit profile around what Global Capability Centers actually hire for — enterprise stacks, delivery maturity, and proof of work
Designed for Today. Relevant for Tomorrow. Built with the Industry.

We don’t teach subjects. We simulate a workplace.

Aestr Alpha is built like a modern Tech Ashram — structured, immersive, and designed for deep transformation. You check in, lock in, and spend six months building real systems with real accountability.

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Real Industry Projects

Work on actual use-cases inspired by real companies and teams.

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Mentor-Led Learning

Learn from practitioners working in Salesforce, UI/UX, AI, Data, and more.

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Career-Driven Outcomes

Portfolio, LinkedIn, interviews, and communication — all covered as part of the journey.

Your 6-Month Experience

Your Learning Journey Inside Aestr Alpha

Learning Journey

Office hours, not classroom hours

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Concepts (“Download”)
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Build (“Work Simulation”)
You’ll use Slack/Discord, Jira/Trello, Git — and operate in sprints

Hands-on guided One massive product. One team.

The entire cohort collaborates on a single large build to learn how real cross-functional teams ship. Developers, data, and product workflows operate together. & mentor sessions.

Real client outcomes

Residents work with partner startups/SMEs to build real deliverables — with real feedback, documentation, and professional artifacts (LOR + live work links).

Portfolio + Career Prep

LinkedIn, Resume, Interviews, Portfolio review.

The Aestr Operating
System

Beyond code. Built for Day-1. Two foundational modules, mandatory for every resident.

Module A
From learning Agile to living it — Day 1.

Agile Delivery &
Engineering Leadership

  • No Theory. Only Jira - Real tools. Real workflows.
  • You Lead Scrums - Not observe. Actually lead.
  • Sprint Ownership - Plan. Execute. Retrospect.
  • Day-1 Ready - CSM / PSM-I level competence.
Module B
Built for deadlines. Not excuses.

Peak Performance &
Mindset Architecture

  • Beat Imposter Syndrome
  • High-stress mocks + calm-under-fire training.
  • Learn to sustain 4-hour flow states.
  • Weekly presentations. Stage → boardroom.

What You Graduate With

If you’re looking for shortcuts, this isn’t it. If you’re ready to build real skills, real systems, and real proof — apply for the residency.

Deployment History

A deployment history (not just a certificate)

Documented Artifacts

Documented artifacts: demos, walkthroughs, architecture notes

Graduate Info
GitHub Portfolio

A public GitHub portfolio with real projects

Delivery Maturity

Delivery maturity: sprints, reviews, collaboration

Talk to a Counselor (Free 1:1)

Choose Your Track

(Or explore multiple, based on your clarity.)

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Lead. Inspire. Represent.
    Be the face of Aestr on your campus
    Build and engage the student community
    Organize meetups, jams & micro-events
    Support cohort activities
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Investment in Your Career

Aestr Alpha is a 6-month career residency designed to bridge the gap between academics and the real industry.

Program Fee:

₹2,40,000

Early Bird Offer: 50% Off

Limited to First 60 Selected Applicants

Early Bird Price

₹1,20,000

Only 60 Early Bird Seats Available

Real industry projects, expert mentorship, soft-skills training, portfolio development, on-campus immersion, and Aestr Alpha certification.

One-time payment or installments (shared after selection). Admissions are selection-based. Payment applies only after acceptance.

60 Early Bird Seats Only — Applications Closing Soon

Our Mentors

Kanishk Sharma

Kanishk Sharma

Director @ SGVU | EdTech Visionary | Social Entrepreneur | Impact Builder

Navdeep Shrivastava

Navdeep Shrivastava

Storyteller | Mentor | Customer Experience | Marketing | Brand Strategist | Strategic Advisor | Creator | Leader

Chaitanaya Sethi

Chaitanaya Sethi

Senior Salesforce Consultant Automation Testing & Business Analyst Enthusiast

Shipra Ojha

Shipra Ojha

Certified Life Coach | ICF Certified Personality Development & Soft Skill Trainer

Sanjay Gupta

Sanjay Gupta

Founder & CEO SkillHorizon | Career Architect | India's Renowned Salesforce Educator | Content Creator

Satyanand Gora

Satyanand Gora

Neuroscience Scholar, AI Specialist, Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity Professional

Himanshu Varshney

Himanshu Varshney

Apple Certified Trainer, iOS App Developer, Digital Marketing Consultant

Rishabh Sehgal

Rishabh Sehgal

Full Stack Developer, React & Next.js Specialist, Digital Solutions Engineer

Prashant Kulshrestha

Prashant Kulshrestha

Co-Founder @ Naventum | Product Designer | Webflow Developer | Ex-Salesforce | Ex-Apprio (Wipro)

Parina Hassani

Parina Hassani

Program Manager | Account Management | Project Governance | Agile & Waterfall Practitioner | 3x Salesforce Certified

Dr Sonali N. Tholia

Dr Sonali N. Tholia

Top Voice – Public Speaking | Founder Director @ MindSpark | Life Skills Coach | Public Speaker | Emcee | Leader

Is this a course?

No — it’s a career residency designed like a workplace simulation.

Do I need prior coding experience?

Not necessarily. Each track has a structured onboarding phase and mentorship.

Is AI included?

Yes. AI is treated as a layer on strong foundations — applied where it creates real value.

Is there a certificate?

Where relevant (example: ServiceNow), we support certifications — but the core value is proof-of-work and deployments.

What is the time commitment?

This is a full-time residency-style commitment with office-like hours.