Industry Readiness
Professors of Practice
Mr. Jatin Goel
Mr. Jatin Goel is a skilled Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in designing resilient, secure, and automated cloud infrastructures. His expertise lies in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices, enabling organizations to accelerate software delivery and improve operational reliability. He is proficient in cloud-native platforms, serverless computing, and managed services, with a strong... Read More
Domain : Cloud Computing, DevOps, Automation, Agile Delivery
Department : IT
Cloud Architect & DevOps Engineer | Project Management | Scrum Practitioner
Ms. Pooja Kumar
Ms. Pooja Kumar is an acclaimed Intellectual Property Rights professional with over 18 years of experience. As the Founder of Innove Intellects LLP, she has filed more than 2000 patents, 1000+ designs, and 500+ copyrights, while conducting 300+ awareness programs nationwide. Recognized by WIPO as an IP Changemaker, she has been honored with multiple awards, including the Bharat Gaurav Ratna Women Entrepreneur Award (2024). Internationally, she ha... Read More
Domain : Intellectual Property Rights, Patents, Design & Copyrights, Startup Mentoring
Department : ECE
Founder & Director – Innove Intellects LLP | Registered Patent Agent | IP Changemaker (WIPO)
Mr. Abhishek Nigam
Mr. Abhishek Nigam is a seasoned leader in Artificial Intelligence and AdTech with nearly two decades of global experience in digital publishing, monetization, and AI-driven business solutions. He currently heads the Colombia Ad Network at Times Internet, where he oversees one of India’s largest advertising platforms, catering to over 550 million monthly active users and delivering 1.5 billion ad impressions each month. An alumnus of IIT Delhi an... Read More
Domain : Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, NLP, AdTech, Business Strategy
Department : CSIT
Head – Colombia Ad Network, Times Internet | AI/ML & AdTech Leader | IIT Delhi & IIM Calcutta Alumnus
Mr. Chandan Verma
Mr. Chandan Verma is a Data Scientist at IBM with over 11 years of industry experience, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in NLP from IIIT Lucknow. His expertise covers Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and Generative AI, with a focus on building LLM-powered applications, multi-agent systems, and enterprise-scale AI solutions. He has authored several research publications and led impactful projects in HR Tech, Audio Intelligence, and AIOps. Prof... Read More
Domain : Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Generative AI, Computer Vision
Department : IT
Data Scientist – IBM | Researcher – NLP (Ph.D., IIIT Lucknow) | Specialist – Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI
Dr. Reena Sharma
Dr. Reena Sharma is a veteran scientist with distinguished service at DRDO’s Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), where she worked on avionics and airborne maritime surveillance projects. She holds a Ph.D. in Microwave Engineering from IISc and an M.Tech in Radar & Communications from IIT Delhi. Recipient of the DRDO Technology Group Award (2013), she has also pursued post-doctoral research in Finland and served as an advisor in the aerospace sect... Read More
Domain : Avionics, Airborne Systems, Maritime Surveillance, Aerospace Engineering
Department : ECE
Former Scientist G – DRDO (CABS) | Ph.D. – IISc | M.Tech – IIT Delhi | Avionics & Maritime Surveillance Expert
Dr. Prabhat Manocha
Dr. Prabhat Manocha is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in driving technological innovation and transformation across industries. As Account Technical Leader at IBM India/South Asia, he has designed and delivered large-scale business solutions using hybrid cloud, generative AI, security frameworks, and quantum computing. He has led multiple international teams and rolled out career-aligned certification programs acros... Read More
Domain : Hybrid Cloud, Generative AI, Security, Quantum Computing, e-Governance
Department : IT
Account Technical Leader – IBM India/South Asia | Global Mentor | Patent Holder
Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar
Dr. Sindhu Bhaskar is the Chairman & CEO of EST Group, operating within the MIT ecosystem, USA. With over three decades of experience, he is a global leader in digital development, fintech innovation, and financial inclusion. He has worked extensively to transform classical banking through emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and digital asset services, with a focus on rural and socio-economic upliftment. He has established a strong network of int... Read More
Domain : Digital Development, Fintech, Financial Inclusion, Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, Digital Assets)
Department : EN
Chairman – EST Group | Forbes Council Member | Senior Executive Fellow – The Digital Economist | Director – branchX | Advisor – Space Zone Aerospace India
Mr. Ramanathan Srinivasan
Mr. Ramanathan Srinivasan is an accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in the automotive testing and instrumentation domain. From 1995 to 2004, he served at OEM Tech India, where he played a key role in establishing Indian operations for several global automotive technology companies. In 2004, he founded Automotive Test Systems, which has grown into a leading automotive test instrumentation supplier in India with system ins... Read More
Domain : Vehicle Dynamics, Metrology, EOL Powertrain NVH, Emission Systems and Powertrain Testing
Department : ME
Managing Director of Automotive Test Systems, Delhi
Mr. Vikas Phogat
Mr. Vikas Phogat is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in R&D management, product innovation, and global collaboration. He holds a B.Sc. from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and a PGDCA in IT from IMS Ghaziabad. Currently serving as Vice President - Campus India & Asia, SET R&D at IDEMIA, he has successfully led GCC R&D operations across India and Indonesia. His career spans leadership roles in telecom, biome... Read More
Domain : R&D Management, Telecom, Biometrics, IoT, Security, Product Innovation
Department : MCA
Vice President - Campus India & Asia, SET R&D at IDEMIA | Technology Leader | Innovator & Patent Holder
Mr. Vineet Dwivedi
Mr. Vineet Dwivedi is a technology entrepreneur and innovator with over 20 years of experience in AI, edtech, and enterprise technology. An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, he holds a B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. Currently, he is the Founder & CEO of VectorX, a cutting-edge vector database company enabling secure, high-performance AI search and decision intelligence. He has previously led v... Read More
Domain : Artificial Intelligence, Semantic Search, Enterprise Technology, EdTech Innovation
Department : MCA
Founder & CEO – VectorX | Entrepreneur & Innovator | Patent Holder in AI Systems
Mr. Vikas Awasthi
Mr. Vikas Awasthi is a Senior Engineering Leader and IIT Guwahati alumnus with over 20 years of experience across leading global technology companies, including Samsung, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and YASH Technologies. An expert in Cloud, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Big Data Analytics, he has led multiple large-scale technology initiatives and contributed innovations that have advanced enterprise solutions. He holds multiple patents, ref... Read More
Domain : Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data Analytics
Department : CSE (AI/AI&ML)
Senior Engineering Leader | Cloud & AI Expert | IIT Guwahati Alumnus | Patent Holder
Mr. Sushil Kumar Aggarwal
Mr. Sushil Kumar Aggarwal is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as the Founder & Chairman of AVRO India Ltd, which he scaled to become the 4th largest plastic molded furniture manufacturer in India, successfully listed on NSE/BSE. Recognized among “India’s Top Minds 2021”, he has inspired over 500,000 individuals nationwide through his talks on entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and navigating the VUCA world. As the National ... Read More
Domain : Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Manufacturing Innovation, Leadership & Motivation
Department : KSOM
Founder & Chairman – AVRO India Ltd | National President – All India Plastic Molded Furniture Manufacturers Association
Mr. Arunesh Mishra
Mr. Arunesh Mishra holds a B.Tech / MBA (IT / Production & Operations Management) and prestigious industry certifications including CCNA, JNCIS, CCIP (MPLS + BGP), CCIE, NRS1, NRS2, ACI, SDN, and Nuage. With over 14 years of professional experience in ISP/OEM environments, he has excelled in planning, designing, and implementing complex backbone networks and customer link infrastructures. He has demonstrated excellence in end-to-end ownership of ... Read More
Domain : Network Design & Implementation, ISP/Telecom Backbone Infrastructure, Routing & Switching, SDN, ACI
Department : CSIT
Network Infrastructure & ISP Specialist | CCNP/CCIE Certified | Telecom & ISP Expert
Mr. Rajesh Popli
Mr. Rajesh Popli is a dynamic HR professional with over 17 years of experience across Healthcare, Hospitality, and IT industries, having worked with reputed organizations like Ernst & Young, Max Healthcare, Wipro Technologies, and Radisson Blu. Currently serving as Assistant Director – Human Resources at EY, he leads strategic HR initiatives for Data & Analytics and AI divisions, driving talent engagement, performance management, and organization... Read More
Domain : Human Resource Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion
Department : KSOM
Assistant Director – Human Resources, Ernst & Young (EY)
Mr. Naveen Khanna
Mr. Naveen Khanna is an accomplished professional in the pharmaceutical and healthcare technology sectors with over a decade of corporate experience in Dabur, LG Lifesciences, and Novo Nordisk. He is currently the Director at INMITO Health Tech, a company specializing in patient-specific cranial implants and innovation in medical devices. An MBA graduate from IIFT, New Delhi, Mr. Khanna combines business strategy with technical insight to advance... Read More
Domain : Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Devices, Business Strategy, Healthcare Innovation
Department : KIET School of Pharmacy
Healthcare Innovator | Director - INMITO Health Tech | Former Executive - Dabur, LG Lifesciences & Novo Nordisk | IIFT New Delhi Alumnus