We are proud to share the achievement of Sonam Chophel Dorji, a current Year IV student pursuing the Bachelor of Computer Science (AI Development and Data Science) at GCIT.

Representing Team SORA, Sonam received individual recognition for exceptional innovation at the Blockchain Skills Bootcamp and Hackathon 2026, organised by GovTech Bhutan with support from the Ethereum Foundation.

His team worked on blockchain-based academic credential verification and the standardisation of grading systems. In recognition of his innovation, Sonam was awarded an opportunity to attend Ethereum Devcon 8 in Mumbai, India, held from 3–6 November 2026. The event provided an opportunity to engage with international experts and explore the potential of blockchain technology in addressing real-world challenges.

We are also proud to recognise Jigme Namgyel, a 2025 GCIT graduate from the Blockchain Development specialisation, who was also among the winners of the hackathon.

Congratulations to Sonam and Jigme on their achievements. We are proud of our current students and graduates for their accomplishments and contributions to the growing blockchain ecosystem. We wish them continued success in their future endeavours.