PES University is proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by Mebin J. Thattil (SRN: PES2UG24CS273), a student of B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (EC Campus), Batch 2024–2028, who has been selected to attend the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) Mentor Summit 2026 in Munich, Germany.
The GSoC Mentor Summit is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering that brings together a select group of mentors and open-source leaders from around the world. The summit serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of global open-source initiatives. Being invited to this prestigious event is a significant honor and reflects exceptional contributions to the open-source community.
A Journey of Excellence
Mebin's journey within the Google Summer of Code ecosystem has been truly inspiring. In 2025, Mebin was selected as a GSoC Contributor and worked with Sugar Labs, one of the world's leading educational open-source organizations. Through dedication, technical expertise, and meaningful contributions, Mebin earned recognition within the community and subsequently returned as a GSoC Mentor in 2026.
Throughout this journey, Mebin has worked on innovative projects involving Artificial Intelligence, Text-to-Speech systems, and the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs). These contributions have demonstrated both technical excellence and a commitment to creating impactful solutions through open-source development.
Representing PES University on the Global Stage
Selection to attend the GSoC Mentor Summit places Mebin among an elite group of contributors and mentors recognized worldwide for their dedication to fostering innovation and nurturing the next generation of open-source developers.
This achievement not only highlights Mebin's individual accomplishments but also reflects the culture of excellence, innovation, and research-driven learning that PES University encourages among its students.
Inspiring Future Innovators
Mebin's success serves as an inspiration to aspiring technologists and open-source enthusiasts across the university community. It demonstrates how passion, perseverance, and continuous learning can create opportunities to engage with global technology leaders and contribute to impactful projects that benefit communities worldwide.
Congratulations and Best Wishes
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, PES University (EC Campus), extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mebin J. Thattil on this remarkable achievement. We are immensely proud of this milestone and wish Mebin continued success in future endeavors, research pursuits, and contributions to the global technology ecosystem.
Congratulations, Mebin, on representing PES University with distinction on the international stage. We look forward to many more accomplishments in the years to come.
