AI fuels Indonesian tech entrepreneurship and modern IT education

Muhamad Ali, the son of a rickshaw puller from Indramayu, West Java, rose to become the chief executive officer of KodingData, a startup that develops artificial‑intelligence and data‑science solutions and provides digital education. During the COVID‑19 pandemic his team built an online ordering and digital attendance system that kept operations running, and he now works to nurture new digital talent in Indonesia.

Rika Astuti, a lecturer at Cyber University, argues that integrating AI tools and Project‑Based Learning into software engineering curricula is essential for preparing graduates for the industry. She cites AI‑assisted coding features such as auto‑complete and automated debugging, and the use of collaborative platforms like GitHub and Visual Studio Code Live Share, to give students hands‑on experience with real‑world projects.

Both initiatives illustrate how artificial intelligence is reshaping Indonesia’s technology sector and higher‑education approaches, aiming to bridge the gap between academic training and market demands.