Meet The Mentors

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Sanjay Bhargava is a results-driven business and technology management consultant with 3+ years of experience leading large-scale digital transformation, IT service delivery optimization, and corporate training, with a strong specialization in Artificial Intelligence. As a Business IT Management Consultant at Ignite IT Consulting & Educational Services, he helps organizations leverage AI, RPA, GenAI (LLM/RAG), and automation to drive efficiency and growth, using design thinking and cross-functional global delivery models.

Dr. Abhishek Aher is a Project Scientist at the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology. He received his Ph.D. Degree in anti-cancer research from Centre for DNA Fingerprinting & Diagnostics, Hyderabad, in 2023 and earned his postdoctoral from Lab of Immunology, CDFD Then working as a Project Scientist in CCMB. He has 9 Years of Experience in the field of Cancer drug discovery & development. His Area of Expertise includes Drug Discovery & Development for Cancer & Parkinson’s Disease. He is the author of 9 research articles many awards.

Dr. Shiv Kumar Verma is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Applications at Sharda University. He earned his PhD in Mathematical Computing from IIT Roorkee (2014) and completed his postgraduate studies in Computer Applications from IIT Roorkee. With 25 years of experience across mathematics and computer science, his expertise includes machine learning, medical imaging, and mathematical computing, with strong experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

Dr. Galiveeti Poornima is a distinguished academician and researcher specializing in Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Presidency University, Bengaluru, she has devoted her research to pioneering advancements in Signed Language Recognition, particularly for Indian Sign Languages. Her expertise extends to the application of ML and AI in healthcare, IoT, and cybersecurity, where she has contributed significantly to the development of intelligent systems for medical diagnostics and social media analytics.

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.

Pratish Jain is a Digital Forensic Analyst at Bhavi CommTech, specializing in digital forensics with 3+ years of experience in forensic investigations, multimedia analysis, and law enforcement training. A Certified Media Examiner (Medex) and Certified Facial Recognition Technician (SAFR), he has contributed to multimedia forensics, crime scene investigations, and 3D reality capture scanning, working closely with law enforcement agencies across India. He has also delivered training workshops for Jharkhand CID and Dhanbad Police. Proficient in tools such as FTK, ADF, AmpedFive, and Leica 3D Scanner, he is focused on advancing modern forensic investigation practices.

Dr. Subas Chandra Dinda is a Professor & Dean in the School of Pharmacy at The Neotia University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He received his Ph.D. Degree in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Technology) from Jadavpur University in 2008 and honored with Life Fellow (F.I.C.) in 2008 from Institution of Chemists (India). Then worked as a Professor of Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Technology in different Institute/University in India and abroad i.e., in Ethiopia for more than 25 Years. He is having 26 Years of Teaching-cum-Research Experience in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology. His Area of Expertise includes: Design and Development of Drug Delivery and Drug Targeting Systems such as Matrix, Gastro-retentive, Mucoadhesive and Nanotechnology based drug formulations for sustain and controlled drug delivery in drug targeting. He is the author of the book “Advances in Pharmaceutical Technology”, published more than 125 research articles in peer reviewed journals, supervised & awarded more than 25 Ph.Ds. under Berhampur University, Odisha, and recipient of many awards such as “Gold Medal for B.Pharm – 1996”; “Priyadarshini Indira Gandhi Award – 2005”; “Arch of Excellence (Education) Award – 2005”; “ISTE’S Rajalaxmi Memorial Best Teacher Award for Orissa State – 2006”; “APP’S Distinguished Teacher Award – 2015”, “VDGOOD’S Outstanding Scientist Award – 2019”, “APP’S Best Achiever (for Teaching & Research) Award – 2020”, and “Shiksha Bharati Award – 2021”.

Dr. Reshma Gummadi is an experienced Associate Professor in Information Technology at Prasad V. Potluri Siddhartha Institute of Technology, Vijayawada, with nearly 20 years of teaching, research, and academic administration experience, holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Acharya Nagarjuna University. She has strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science, and has made significant contributions through research publications, patents, books, and funded projects while actively participating in curriculum development, accreditation, and student mentoring. She has received notable recognitions such as the Young Researcher Award and Best Performing Educator, and frequently serves as a resource person at national and international events. Her research profile includes 15 publications indexed in SCI, Scopus, and Springer AISC, with 119 citations and an H-index of 4, focusing on applications of AI and ML in healthcare, finance, and smart systems, demonstrating both strong academic impact and practical relevance.

Samuel Mwangi Machatha is a Project Manager and Administrative Professional with over 6 years of experience in NGO coordination, logistics, financial management, community mobilization, business development, stakeholder engagement, and project execution. He is currently working as a Business Development Officer at Proserve Training Institute, where he supports strategic enrollment planning, market research, outreach campaigns, school/community partnerships, and promotional activities. His previous experience includes working with Better Education for Youth Initiative NGO BEYI, Uplands Premium Dairies & Foods Ltd, Kenya Biogas Program, USAID, and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization. He has expertise in project planning, budget management, report writing, data collection, logistics coordination, advocacy campaigns, and training/capacity building. He is also pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology.

Dr. G. Brindha is an Assistant Professor in Biotechnology with over 10 years of combined experience spanning academic teaching, industrial research, and advanced scientific study. She holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from PSG College of Arts & Science , where her doctoral research specialized in genetic polymorphisms associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Her expertise bridges academic leadership—serving as an approved Ph.D. guide , curriculum developer , and conference convener —with active research, highlighted by multiple published books , journal articles , industry consultations , and commercial patents in plant health monitoring and nanotechnology-based medical designs.