Computer Science & Information Technology

Dr. V.K. Panchal

Email ID: vkpans@gmail.com

Dr. V. K Panchal was an adjunct faculty member in the Computer Science and Information Technology department at KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad. He brings a wealth of experience, having previously held the position of Former Director and Senior Scientist at the Defense Terrain Research Lab (DTRL), Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.

Over his illustrious 30-year career, Dr. Panchal has not only made significant contributions to Research Development, Industry, and Academics in India and abroad but has also set a benchmark for excellence in his field, inspiring confidence in his expertise.
Dr. Panchal and his team have been honored with several prestigious awards from DRDO for their outstanding projects for the Indian army. With over 200 publications in Prestigious journals and Conferences, he is currently an advisor to a consortium of companies, a testament to his competence and recognition in the field.

Email ID: gupta.nikhil939@gmail.com

Mr. Nikhil Gupta, a Lead Software Engineer at Here North America LLC, brings a wealth of technical expertise to his role as an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Department of CSIT. With 12 years of experience in developing web applications and multi-tiered distributed systems, Nikhil has honed his skills in Java, JavaScript, SQL, Spring Framework, Node.js, React, Hibernate, AWS, GCP, and other technologies. His proven track record as both an individual contributor and a team leader is a testament to his technical prowess and leadership abilities.

Key Experience:
1. HERE Technologies (1 Year 4 Months): As a Lead Software Engineer in the Spatial Intelligence team, Nikhil optimized cloud deployments, significantly reduced build times, and validated data from various input sources.
2. HCL America Inc. (8 Years): Nikhil was a Senior Technical Lead and Technical Lead, working with clients like Papa John's and McDonald's. At Papa John's, he led a team to develop the "PapaTrack" module, optimized Google Maps API costs, and improved order fulfillment processes. He improved application maintainability and reliability at McDonald's, leading to significant performance enhancements and cost savings.
3. Impetus InfoTech (8 Months): As a Software Engineer, he worked on customizing and fixing modules in health insurance products for BCBS.
4. Nucleus Software Exports Ltd. (2.5 Years): Nikhil led data migration projects for AXIS Bank and implemented modules of the FinnOne Suite for various clients, contributing significantly to client satisfaction and product development. Nikhil Gupta's career is marked by his technical proficiency, leadership in large-scale projects, and his ability to drive efficiency and innovation in the software solutions he develops.

Mr. Abhinav Gupta

Wing Commander, IAF

Mr. Abhinav Gupta was appointed as Adjunct faculty for the session 2022-23. He is an elite performer & turnaround specialist with a certification in International Business Management from IIM, a Master's degree in Quality Management, a Bachelor's in Electronics & Communication Engineering, and a PG Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering.

Having 22 years of cross-functional leadership in the Aviation industry, championing Project management, IT Technical Operations, Business Development, Supply Chain, & Logistics in varied inclement VUCA environments across the country. Goal-oriented professional with core strengths in Auditing, SMS, Risk Analysis & Mitigation, and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve business excellence and fusing innovation and industry expertise with sound communication and exemplary writing skills to envision and drive the future of organizations.
Thought leader & cultivator of strategic alliances with proven project leader experience in an agile, customer-facing deployment environment. Expertise in Electronics, Electrical Systems, and Aviation with a knack for inspiring diverse teams of 180 - 200 skilled professionals.