Meet The Mentors

Miss Shirisha is a STEM Engineer and former Associate Software Engineer with experience in robotics, Arduino, automation, SQL, and UI development. She mentors students through hands-on STEM projects, helping them develop practical skills in engineering, coding, and problem-solving. With a strong combination of technical expertise and teaching ability, she is dedicated to inspiring young learners through innovation-driven education.

Dr. Subarna Thakur is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioinformatics at the University of North Bengal. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Botany from the University of North Bengal in 2014 and then worked as a Post Doc in various institutes like JNU, Bose Institute and IRHS, Angers, France for 4 Years. She is having more than 10 Years of Experience in the field of Computational Biology and Genomics. Her Area of Expertise includes NGS Data analysis, Transcriptomics, Network Biology. She is the author of 10 original research articles in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.

I am Rohith Praveen, a dedicated Physiotherapist with experience in orthopedics, neurorehabilitation, cardiopulmonary care, pediatrics, and sports rehabilitation. I hold a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

I have worked as a physiotherapist at Pulse Medicare Multi-speciality Hospital and currently practice as a Freelance Physiotherapist, providing home-based physiotherapy and personalized sports rehabilitation services. My expertise includes athletic taping, exercise prescription, mobility training, strength and conditioning, on-field injury management, and return-to-sport protocols.

With strong exposure to professional sports such as football, athletics, badminton, swimming, marathons, and kabaddi, I aim to support athletes and patients through evidence-based rehabilitation, performance recovery, and patient-centered care.

Multi-disciplinary Freelance Trainer | AI & ML Educator | Technical Consultant | English & Soft Skills Trainer with 5+ years of industry experience at Bosch (ADAS/Autonomous Systems) and extensive academic & corporate training exposure. Strong blend of Engineering (MTech – Communication Systems), Management (Executive MBA – Project Management & HRM), AI/ML, and International TESOL/TEFL credentials (500+ hours). Adept at delivering outcome-driven training, curriculum design, project mentoring, and technical consulting for students, institutions, and professionals.

I am Kanishq Gupta, a multi-startup founder, AI and fintech entrepreneur with experience in building and scaling SaaS ventures from idea to revenue. I am currently building Aalekh AI, an AI-powered finance automation platform for Indian Chartered Accountants and SMEs, and Zeno AI, focused on NFC and AI-based identity solutions.

Previously, I founded and scaled Vigyos, where I raised ₹1 Crore in funding and gained strong experience in business development, operations, fundraising, and team building. My background also includes software engineering and mobile application architecture, which helps me combine product, technology, and business execution.

My core focus areas include AI agents, fintech infrastructure, embedded lending, SaaS growth, startup scaling, fundraising, and distribution-led monetization. I believe in building with speed, focusing on revenue early, and creating scalable products for Indian SMB and enterprise markets.

Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur holds an MCA degree from Punjab Technical University (2010) and has over 7 years of IT industry experience as a Senior Software Developer in various companies. Her expertise lies in front-end technologies, data structures, and algorithms (DSA).

Dr Shama Parveen is a Sustainability Consultant at Kognoz Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram and Gender Equality Advisor at GreenLungs Earth Foundation, Faridabad. She has received her Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Ethics from Jawaharlal Nehru University in 2019 and is working on her postdoctoral research proposal entitled, “Ecology of Gender”. She was a lecturer at Jawaharlal Nehru University from 2017-2018, NavGurukul Social Welfare Foundation, Delhi from June 2022- December 2022. She is having 15 Years of Experience in the field of teaching, environmental sustainability, counselling and social work. Her Area of Expertise includes: Academic teaching, Environmental consultancy, Personality Development Coach, Curriculum development and Counselling. She is the author of “Ecology as a Political Theory”, “Can there be a long-term solution to ecological crisis?”, “The root cause of Ecological Crisis: Anthropocentrism”.

Manyara Bonface Baraka is a Data Engineer and Machine Learning practitioner with experience in building ETL/ELT pipelines, data infrastructure, BI analytics solutions, cloud deployment, and scalable data architectures. He is currently completing an MSc in Engineering AI at Carnegie Mellon University Africa and has worked on aviation data engineering, machine learning, cloud-based data systems, and technical mentoring.

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Singh is a retired Professor in the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at the Banaras Hindu University of Varanasi. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Banaras Hindu University University in 1981. Then worked as a Professor in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Banaras Hindu University for 15 Years. He is having 36 Years of Experience in the field of Microbial Genetics. His area of expertise includes: Cell Biology, Plant-Microbe Interaction and Bacterial Genetics. He is recipient of many project grants from UGC, CSIR, Department of Biotechnology and Department of Science and Technology, guided 15 Ph.D students, published 45 research papers awarded with Biotechnology National Award.

I am Saurav Singh, a results-driven Consultant and Mentor with over 3 years of experience in innovation-based education, mentoring, and public policy. I have served as a Regional Mentor of Change under Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, where I guided over 50 Atal Tinkering Labs and mentored more than 3000 students in innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship projects across Bihar and Jharkhand.

With a strong background in technology, education strategy, and social innovation, I have contributed to the development of innovation ecosystems and policy research. I am passionate about driving data-driven program management and am eager to contribute to Wadhwani Foundation’s mission of fostering innovation and employability.

I am currently focusing on UPSC preparation with a special interest in public policy and governance, while continuing my work as an independent consultant in education and innovation projects.

Varsha Sharma is a NET-qualified full stack developer with over 10 years of experience in SQL, web development, and software engineering. She is skilled in optimizing processes, delivering scalable solutions, and mentoring junior engineers. As an educator, she simplifies complex computer science concepts using real-world examples and practical teaching methods, working with students across age groups both online and offline. Her career spans roles from Associate Software Engineer to Senior Engineer at Indus Valley Partners, and she currently teaches at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow. She is also active in volunteering and CSR initiatives.