Meet your instructor
Ashwin Goyal
Head of AI at Paytm Travel
IIT Ropar alumnus
Expert in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and production-ready AI systems
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What You'll Learn
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Learn how FDEs strategize, build, and deploy real-world solutions end-to-end while owning the entire outcome
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Learn spec-driven development, the method FDEs use to solve real customer problems fast.
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Build, ship, and deploy a full-scale AI product, start to finish, in the session.
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Build the hybrid skill set of tech + consulting, where you code the solution and manage the customer relationship that gets it shipped,
Who is this for?
Software Developers and Software Engineers (SDEs)
AI/ML Engineers and Data Scientists
Senior, Staff, and Principal Engineers
Tech professionals aspiring to become Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs)
About Forward Deployed Engineering & FDE Academy
Why Forward Deployed Engineering is in demand
AI adoption has outpaced the talent that can deploy it. Enterprises have demos, but too few engineers who can turn them into working production systems. That gap is why Forward Deployed Engineering, the role Palantir made famous, is now one of the hottest hiring priorities in AI and enterprise software.
Enterprise AI budgets are rising faster than deployment talent can keep up
Companies need engineers who own a customer problem end to end, not just write code
AI labs, fintechs, and enterprise software companies are all building dedicated FDE teams
Demand is highest for engineers who pair technical depth with customer facing skill
The world's first structured pathway preparing experienced engineers for high-impact Forward Deployed Engineering roles.
Engineering + consulting curriculum
Enterprise AI deployment experience
Real-world, hands-on problem solving
For experienced professionals, not beginners
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this webinar for?
Software Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and senior technology professionals exploring Forward Deployed Engineering.
Do I need prior experience?
Yes, a working understanding of software development, AI, or data is recommended.
Is this a hands-on webinar?
Yes. You will write a spec, then build, ship, and deploy a functional product, live, not as homework.
What will I learn?
The FDE role, spec-driven development, real-world technical trade-offs, and end-to-end product deployment.
Who will conduct the session?
Ashwin Goyal, Head of AI at Paytm Travel and IIT Ropar alumnus.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who complete the session receive a certificate of participation.
What do I need for the session?
A laptop, a stable internet connection, and the willingness to build.
Will there be a live Q&A?
Yes. The session closes with demos, expert feedback, live Q&A, and guidance on next steps.