Dr. Debasish Sarkar is a Professor in the Department of Ceramic Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. He received his Ph.D. degree in Ceramic Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India, in 2007. He earned his postdoctoral from the Korea Research Institute of Standard and Science, Daejeon, South Korea. He then worked as a Professor at NIT for 14 Years. He has 26 Years of Experience in Nanoceramics, Bioceramics, and High-Temperature Ceramics. His Area of Expertise includes: Nanoparticles, Ceramic Processing and Fabrication, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties Simulation, and Design and Analysis of Structural Ceramics. He is the author of peer-reviewed 65 SCI publications, four books (CRC Press, Springer-Nature, Wiley), five book chapters, 6 National and International Patents, Govt. of India and Industry sponsored projects with a cost of more than Rs.3.5 crore, and recipient of the MRSI medal 2016, and many more.

Sanjay Bhargava

Results-driven business and technology management consultant

with over 34 years of experience leading large-scale digital

transformation projects, IT service delivery optimization, and

corporate training with specialisation in AI, across diverse industries.

Expertise in leveraging AI, RPA, and other cutting-edge technologies

to drive business growth and efficiency. Adept at implementing

design thinking methodologies and managing cross-functional global

teams. Proven track record in financial planning, analysis, and

stakeholder management. Helping organizations navigate the rapidly

evolving digital landscape and achieve their strategic objectives.

• Making artificial intelligence (AI) accomplish the impossible.

Sharing the latest developments in the world of artificial intelligence

and how to leverage AI in practical ways for you and your business.

• Implementation of Generative AI (GenAI) & Agentic AI using LLM

and RAG. Teaching AI for innovations & startups. Democratizing

education using the latest technology with web & games

development.

• Creation of Machine Learning and Deep Learning models on

platforms like NLP, and CNN using TensorFlow, Keras and PyTorch

framework

• Domain & functional knowledge in Banking/Finance, Retail,

Technology, Energy, Utilities, Healthcare, BPM/BPO & KPO space

• Alignment of IT to business requirements through business

process/service improvement, automation, digital transformations,

change & operations management

• Experience in redesigning and driving IT service delivery culture

transformation for large-scale scale multi-location, multi-language

global teams for optimized customer satisfaction (NPS)

• Strategic planning, analysis, and optimization of IT services for

better availability, reliability, and resilience with optimal operational

cost

Page 1 of 4• Coaching and consulting on implementing digitally-enabled

business transformations using digital automation (RPA & Cognitive),

machine learning (ML)/artificial intelligence (AI) & deep learning

frameworks

• Experience with digital transformation services, hybrid cloud, IT

infrastructure management, ERP stacks

• Consulting on corporate HR and finance areas like financial

modelling, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, P&L

management, financial reporting, cash flow management, variance &

cost analysis, financial & capital expenditure analysis, and business

intelligence.

Experience

Ignite IT Consulting & Educational Services

BUSINESS IT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

September 2017 – Present (7 years 7 months)

Chandigarh Area, India

Making artificial intelligence (AI) accomplish the impossible. Sharing the latest

developments in the world of artificial intelligence and how to leverage AI in

practical ways for you and your business. Associated as visiting faculty for

corporates, PSUs & Indian Railways.

• Business management & transformational consulting for strategy, innovation,

financial & project management using design thinking frameworks

• Alignment of IT to business requirements through automation, digital

transformation & business process improvement

• IT service delivery transformation with next-generation models for application

& infrastructure management, application development & testing, BPO and

ERP service delivery

• Digital enablement, transformation & automation consulting with AI, RPA, and

other cognitive tools across core business

• Financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, P&L management,

stakeholder management, and corporate trainings

• Domain expertise in banking/finance, retail, technology, energy, utilities,

healthcare, and BPM/BPO & KPO space

• Corporate training for technologies such as AI and machine learning,

blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, big data and data analytics, cloud computing,

DevOps, software development methodologies, virtual and augmented reality,

robotics

Page 2 of 4• Corporate training for business & finance areas like strategic planning,

organizational development, operations management, supply chain

management, financial management & analysis, business intelligence & data

analytics, digital transformation, project management, executive coaching,

corporate governance

Wipro Technologies

Practice Head

December 2005 – September 2017 (11 years 10 months)

Banglore, India

• Spearheaded transforming IT delivery to Next Generation as Transformation

Coach by redesigning & implementing delivery models for efficiency gains

and automation using RPA/ML/AI• Spearheaded IT delivery transformation to

next-generation models by redesigning & implementing delivery models for

efficiency gains and automation

• Managed top 100 accounts with 2000+ projects

• Extensive project management using design thinking methodologies to

ensure successful implementation worldwide

• Program Delivery Head (PDH) role for USD 60M+ revenue and 800+ FTEs

large delivery function providing round-the-clock IT support for a global retail

client across 70 countries, including US, Europe, and APAC

• Program Director role for a large multilocation global account with 1400+

engineers having ADM, AM, Infra, and Testing portfolios

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

Sr. Manager

January 1999 – December 2005 (7 years)

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Service Delivery Manager’s role for multinational global clients

Tata Infotech

Delivery manager

January 1993 – January 1999 (6 years 1 month)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Branch Manager for the western region responsible for the service delivery of

large accounts

Education

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, DAVV, INDORE

Page 3 of 4Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Jabalpur Engineering College

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics & Telecommunications

Leveraging my extensive expertise in finance, taxation, and business strategy to drive sustainable growth, optimize operations, and empower clients with effective financial and sales solutions.

Dr. Rini Chaturvedi is a DST Inspire Faculty in the Department of Microbiology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Structural parasitology from ICGEB, New Delhi University in 2021 and earned her postdoctoral from university of ICGEB, New Delhi. She is having 13 Years of Experience in the field of Molecular medicine. Her Area of Expertise includes: Structural Parasitology, Drug Discovery, Public Health, Immunology, epigenetics. She is the author of 21 research articles, DST INSPIRE Faculty grant recipient, Young Scientist award, etc.

Dr. Vikas S. Chomal is a seasoned academic and researcher with a PhD in Computer Science (Software Engineering) from Singhania University. With over a decade of teaching and research experience in software engineering, data science, and business analytics, Dr. Chomal has contributed significantly to both academia and industry. He has held positions such as Assistant and Associate Professor at esteemed institutions and has been involved in curriculum development, research guidance, and administrative roles. His research focuses on software documentation, project management, and data science, and he has published extensively in international journals and conferences. Dr. Chomal is also an award-winning researcher, recognized for his contributions to knowledge management and software engineering.

Advocate with expertise in Legal Research, Teaching, and Litigation, passionate about the intersection of Law and Artificial Intelligence.

Mr. Rahul Bharati, serving as the Head and Assistant Professor in Law at the Government Institute of Forensic Science, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, is an accomplished academic with degrees including LL.M., MBA (HR), M.Sc. (Physics), and DCE from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Designated as a Class I Gazetted Officer, his expertise covers Cyber Law, Forensic Science, and Digital Evidence, making significant contributions as a resource person for various esteemed institutions. He authored the internationally recognized book “Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Detection,” and his research is published in numerous national and international journals. Bharati has received multiple accolades for his contributions to legal studies, including the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Distinguished Faculty Award 2023 and the Philip Alston International Best Faculty Award 2023 from CPACE, IMRF, Government of India. His career is marked by awards like the Global Cyber Crime Helpline Award 2021 and National Level Best Teacher Award 2019.

Akanksha Kamthe is a distinguished legal professional currently serving as the Director at Digsamvad, a pioneering organization in the field of cybersecurity, safety services, awareness programs, and digital marketing. With a robust career spanning over 15 years, she has demonstrated exceptional expertise in legal strategy and compliance across diverse international markets. Akanksha is a certified DCPLA (Certified Privacy Lead Assessor) by the Data Security Council of India.

Mr. Selva Karthick M is a Quality Control Manager and Professor in the Embryology Department of OASIS Fertility, Hyderabad, India. He received his B.Tech and PGDSCT degrees in Biotechnology and Stem Cells from Anna University and Loyola College between 2005 and 2010. He has 12 years of experience in the field of Stem Cells as a Lab Manager and QC Manager in IVF Labs.
His areas of expertise include Stem Cells, Quality, and Artificial Intelligence. He is the author of the book chapter Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology.

Dr. Debashree De is a seasoned scientific writer (Ex-novartis) with 15 years of research experience. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Structural Biology and Biochemistry from CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology in 2012 and earned her postdoctoral from Centro di Rierca E. Menni, Fondazione Poliambulanza- Istituto Ospedaliero, Brescia, Italy. She worked as a Scientific Research Writer and Lead Development Manager for BrainAura, a startup company based out of India and the UK and also as a senior scientific writer in novartis. She has 15 Years of Experience in the field of peptide biochemistry. Her area of expertise includes: Structural biology and biochemistry, Scientific writing, Real World Evidence. She is the author of 14 publications (manuscripts, reviews, book chapters) with one of her review article on her research being the focus of a news article . She is also the member of prestigious peptide societies, reviewer of journal PlosOne as well as the recipient of CSIR and ICMR senior fellowships. She has successfully optimized methodologies for the study of amyloid beta aggregate destabilization on Surface Plasmon Resonance (published).

Motivated and detail-oriented Data Science enthusiast with hands-on experience building and deploying machine
learning and NLP solutions. Skilled in Python, data preprocessing, model optimization, and interactive dashboards
using Streamlit. Passionate about translating complex data into actionable insights and practical AI applications.
Seeking an internship or entry-level opportunity in data science or AI engineering to apply analytical and creative
problem-solving skills in a collaborative, innovation-driven team

Dr. Pooja Devi is a Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh. She is affiliated with the Materials Science and Sensor Application Department of CSIR-CSIO. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Engineering (Materials) from the Academy of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi in 2018. She has been working as a scientist at CSIR-CSIO since 2010. She is having 12 years of experience in the field of materials. Her major research interest includes materials design for green hydrogen production, water/air pollutants degradation, and water pollutants monitoring, materials engineering, techniques, and associated affordable and portable devices development for water pollutants detection, degradation, green hydrogen production, air purification, etc. She has filed 03 patents, 02 design registration, 01 copyright, transferred 02 technology, published 84 international high-impact publications, edited 07 books, 22 book chapters, 90 conference papers, and delivered 60 invited/oral talks. She has received funding/fellowships from DST, SERB, CSIR, ACS, IUSSTF, etc., for various projects. She is also a recipient of several prestigious awards and fellowships including NASI Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Award (2021), IEI Young Engineer Award, INAE Young Engineer Award (2020), SERB Women Excellence Award (2020), Young Associateship of Indian Academy of Science (2019-22), Haryana Yuva Vigyan Ratan Award (2019), Young Scientist Award (2019) from Indian Science Congress Association, Young Scientist Award (2019) from International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, IUSSTF Water Advanced Research and Innovation (WARI) fellowship (2017), Canadian Commonwealth Fellowship (2010), GC Jain Memorial Award (2020) by MRSI, PITTCON- Travel Grant (2018) from American Chemical Society, SERB International Travel grant, etc.