About CEA: Our Mission & Global Network
Bridging the gap between academic degrees and industry demands through expert-led curriculum
The Founder's Vision
Understanding the gap CEA was built to close
Vikram Malhotra
Founder & CEO
"I witnessed countless talented students graduate with degrees but lack the practical skills employers demand. CEA was born from the vision to transform this disconnect into opportunity."
Academic Excellence
15+ years in EdTech and corporate training
Industry Experience
Former Tech Lead at Microsoft & Amazon
Proven Impact
Transformed 5,000+ careers across 50+ institutions
Our Mission
Building the bridge between academia and industry
Bridge the Gap
Transform the disconnect between theoretical education and practical industry requirements into career opportunities
Empower Students
Equip final-year students with job-ready skills, industry mentorship, and guaranteed placement support
Partner with Institutions
Serve as strategic partners to universities, enhancing placement outcomes and curriculum relevance
Global Network
International partnerships spanning continents
50+
Partner Universities
12
Countries
200+
Hiring Partners
5,000+
Alumni Placed
Asia Pacific
✓India - 35 Universities
✓Singapore - 3 Institutions
✓UAE - 5 Universities
Europe
✓UK - 4 Universities
✓Germany - 2 Institutions
✓Netherlands - 1 University
Hiring Partners
✓Google, Microsoft, Amazon
✓Meta, Apple, Netflix
✓150+ Tech Startups
Media & Recognition
Featured in leading industry publications
Economic Times
December 2023
"Craft Edge Academy is revolutionizing how Indian universities prepare students for tech careers, with a 100% placement guarantee."
Read Full Article →Entrepreneur India
October 2023
"With 4,500+ successful placements and partnerships with 50+ institutions, CEA's TNP-as-a-Service model is setting new benchmarks."
Read Full Article →Best EdTech Startup 2023
National Startup Awards
Top 10 Career Accelerators
Tech Education Summit 2023
Excellence in Placement
Indian Education Awards
As Featured In
Economic Times
Entrepreneur
Business Today
TechCrunch
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