Constructor University is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Stanislav Protasov, was appointed as a Board Observer for the MariaDB Foundation on November 29th 2023. The MariaDB Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to overseeing the development and quality of MariaDB Server, has been a key collaborator with Constructor Group in advancing open-source solutions in the database software domain.
This partnership, now in its second year, has already yielded significant results, including joint efforts on courses integrating Constructor learning software featuring MariaDB. The collaboration has reached a new milestone with Stas Protasov joining the MariaDB Foundation board as an observer.
Protasov's expertise and experience will contribute significantly to the Foundation's decision-making processes, particularly as MariaDB embarks on an exciting new project in generative AI. This aligns well with the ongoing research initiatives at Constructor University.
“This collaboration represents a synergy between Constructor University's commitment to cutting-edge research and the Foundation's mission to advance the MariaDB Server. I look forward to sharing insights and fostering innovation in areas such as vector search and AI initiatives,” said Protasov on the new appointment.
Image: Dr. Stas Protasov became a Board Observer for the MariaDB Foundation (source: Constructor University)
About Constructor University:
Founded in 2001, Constructor University is a top-ranked, English-language, private university, with a campus in Bremen, Germany. With its interdisciplinary approach, advanced digital learning tools and accredited programs, it equips students with fundamental knowledge, critical thinking and practical skills to build their professional career and address the world’s most pressing challenges.
The University emphasizes a synergetic and entrepreneurial spirit, offering program mentoring from top-tier professors and industry experts. Partner collaborations include the Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, Carnegie Mellon, the National University of Singapore, the University of Geneva, and industry references such as Anisoprint, JetBrains and ChemDiv.
Internationality and diversity lie at the heart of Constructor University, with more than 110 nations at its vibrant and close-knit campus community in Bremen. There, students enjoy active campus life, with access to clubs, professional networks and academic counselling, essential to their personal and academic growth.
Research-centric faculty projects at the University are funded by the German Research Foundation, the European Union's Framework Program for Research and Innovation, and globally leading companies.
The greater Constructor Knowledge ecosystem includes Constructor University in Bremen, Germany, and Constructor Institute in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. It is a provider of education services with education tools, worldwide traditional and online educational services, as well as advisory and strategic services to education customers in the fields of student recruitment, communications, and marketing support.