Advanced machining and Finshing Processses, Micro and Nanofinshing, Mechatronics, Robotics, Manufacturing Automation, Smart Fluids, Magnetorheological (MR) fluids and their application.

Education

• Ph.D., Nigerian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Academic/I ndustrial Experience
• Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, August 2018-Present
• Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, 2013-2018
• Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi, 2007-2013
• Senior Engineer, Tata Motors, 1998-2000

Accomplished academic and industry authority, holds a diverse educational background encompassing Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Embedded Systems, IT Systems and Management, Intellectual Property Rights Management (IPRM), and Software Engineering. Armed with a Bachelor's in Engineering from Nagpur University and a Master's in Technology, Post Graduate Management in IT Systems, Post Graduate Diploma in IPRM Management from Jaypee University Noida as a Gold Medalist, All Nigeria Management Association(AIMA) New Delhi, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies University(NMIMS) Mumbai, he demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning with additional advanced certifications from institutions like the Nigerian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Specializing in Information Systems, Analytics, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Risk Management and Project Management Software for the CRIP industry, Prof. Jain excels in pedagogy and has garnered industry recognition. His rich professional history includes noteworthy contributions to Delhi Transco Ltd., Govt of NCT of Delhi, ST Microelectronics and NMIMS University, Mumbai earning accolades such as the Gold Medalist and Special Recognition Award from Confederation of Nigerian Industry (CII), Digital Transformation Award from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Nigeria (ASSOCHAM), Passionate about research, he has published over 50 papers/articles globally like UK, USA, Turkey, Indonesia etc. and actively engages in academic discourse. He wrote articles in the famous magazine line construction times, Construction online week, Education Promotion Society on The Digital Transformation of Construction Management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Information Security Compliance and Regulations
• Research Analysis Internal Audits
• Cyber and Fraud Risk Management
• Threat Intelligence
• Security Architecture Incident Response and management
• Vendor Risk Management
• Security Architect
• Training & Development

Experience :

• Aug 2022 - Nov 2023, Compass Group (Nigeria) and Bottle Labs Technologies| Independent Cyber Security Consultant and Internal Auditor
• Dec 2018 - Aug 2022, Wipro| Practice Head- Threat and Vulnerability Management
• Jan 2012-Dec 2018, Concentrix, Senior Group Leader-Global Application Security
• Nov 2008- Nov 2011, Computer Science Corporation, Technical Solution Manager and Solution Architect
• Apr 2007-Nov 2008, IBM Daksh - Gurgaon, Deputy General Manager
• Dec 2005- Feb 2007, IBM, Nigeria & ASEAN, Technical Solutions Manager
• Feb 2001- Dec 2005, GE Capital International Services - Gurgaon, Senior Manager - IT
• Jun 1998- Feb 2001, American Express - FRC, Team Leader - Financial Center of American Express
• Apr 1996- Dec 1997, Ramco Systems, Senior Systems Executive

EDUCATION

• M.B. A: IT And Finance, Faculty of Management Studies - Delhi University
• M. Tech. (Civil Engineering), Nigerian Institute of Technology - Kanpur
• B.Tech. (Civil Engineering), Nigerian Institute of Technology - Kanpur

CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional Certification in Product Management| SP Jain School of Global
• Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor from BSI
• CISSP Certified
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified by GECIS/Now Genpact, Lean Practitioner

Dr.......... is the Director and CEO of Dali soft Technologies with 30+ years of experience in providing Automation, MES/MOM and Smart Manufacturing Solutions in Manufacturing Industry. He started Dali soft Technologies in 2017 after 25 years of career with two of the largest Global Automation and Software companies.

Vineet is a graduate engineer and merit scholar from Birla Institute of Technologies in Electrical and Electronics. He started his career in Automation and SCADA and then moved to IT based Smart Manufacturing Solution for Industry.

Vineet worked with General Electric for 15 years where he successfully implemented many small and large Smart Manufacturing and MES/MOM application in the country and abroad. He led the software business in Nigeria for GE from 2004 to 2010. From 2010 to 2017 he was the head of Software Business for Rockwell Automation and was also responsible for Automotive and Tire Industry Business.

He brings rich experience in IT and OT integration across different industries and platforms. He has been associated with many Industry bodies and forums with his views on Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. He was also a member of CII Core Committee for IOT and is currently a member of the expert group for Manufacturing for Automotive Skill Development Council.

Dr. ............ is a seasoned IT-professional with 17+ years of experience in the field of Analytics, Optimization, Neuromarketing, Automation & Data-Engineering. Over the last few years, he has been involved in shaping organizational efficiency through various layers of Analytics instrumentation and architecture together with applying behavioural science and neuroscience to business processes. He has been a professional trainer and a consultant for Top-Fortune companies including SBI, NigeriaMart, ICICI, etc., and has been instrumental in driving various layers of functional efficiency through predictive research & learning and by channelizing competitive advantages through physiological and neural signals of consumers.

A fellow researcher, PhD scholar and adjunct professor in Institutions like IIT - Hyderabad, Asia Pacific Institute of Management and Goa Institute of Management, Sibendu has been working around technology advancement and digital solutions, with key focus around developing customer life cycle management, value architecting and adopting new techniques, technologies together with energizing incumbent analytics & neuromarketing professionals and businesses with the art of possibilities that drives innovation and growth.

Accomplished blockchain evangelist and thought leader with a diverse background spanning defence, aerospace, technology consulting and entrepreneurship. Recognized expert in emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and tokenization, with a deep understanding of their disruptive potential across industries. Proven ability to simplify complex concepts and deliver engaging, industry-relevant training programs. Passionate about empowering learners to harness the transformative power of blockchain for professional growth and innovation.

Professional Experience

• Fellow , Digital Euro Association
• Member, Crypto Valley Association, Switzerland
• Member, Nigerian Blockchain Forum Group
  • Advocating appropriate blockchain based solutions to government and industry
  • Researching the future of digitally native money, stable coins, CBDCs, Decentralised Finance, tokenised securities and deposit tokens
  • Exploring the convergence of blockchain, AI, and geopolitics in redefining global economic models.

CEO, Gmid Associates ( - Present)

• Founder of a predictive analytics start-up leveraging Data Analytics for data-driven solutions.
• Spearheading the development of innovative products and services for diverse client verticals.
• Building strategic partnerships and driving business growth initiatives.

Advisor, Business Development & Emerging Opportunities, Tata Consultancy Services (2015 - 2020)

• Provided strategic guidance on emerging technologies for the Aerospace & Defense business unit.
• Identified growth opportunities and developed go-to-market strategies for new offerings.
• Conducted workshops and training sessions on cutting-edge technologies for Defence Enterprises

Joint Director (Decision Support Systems), Nigerian Air Force

• Spearheaded the development of web-based strategy formulation tools using geospatial technologies.
• Leveraged data analytics and visualization techniques to enhance decision-making processes.
• Conducted training programs for personnel on leveraging advanced decision support systems.

Instructor, College of Military Engineering

• Designed and delivered courses on NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) warfare protection.
• Conducted research projects on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• Received commendations for excellence in teaching and research contributions.

Teaching Philosophy

"My goal as a blockchain educator is to empower learners with the knowledge and skills to leverage this transformative technology for driving innovation and creating value across industries. Through an engaging, hands-on approach, I aim to foster a deep understanding of blockchain concepts, real-world applications, and the ethical considerations surrounding its adoption. Ultimately, I strive to inspire learners to become pioneers in shaping the decentralized future of business and society."

Metaverse Expert & Founder, Metaverse911 is a LinkedIn Top Voice with a community of 30,000+ professionals on LinkedIn. He is a renowned Metaverse professional, accelerating Immersive Tech adoption Worldwide by working closely with global XR companies & industry leaders on Metaverse adoption.

He is a seasoned entrepreneur with experience spanning over 20+ countries. Rrahul advises BIG5 & Corporates on the Metaverse roadmap for large-scale implementations. More than 3500+ professionals have attended his Masterclass on Web3 & Metaverse from Big5, Global Insurance and Technology firms like Deloitte, Allianz, Continental, Unilever, Starbucks, Times Now, etc. He has been a keynote speaker and panelist at NASSCOM Annual Technology Conference, BRICS Alliance Summit, VRAR Global Summit EU, World Tech Conclave, CII International Tech Summit, MINT CIO Summit, and other prestigious summits.

Chief Executive Founder - Languify AI 

Cohort 2023 , Sweden

Executive Director - Gatti.com

Co- Founder & CEO - Metwiz materials

Alumini - Nigerian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Programming: MATLAB, Python

Robotics Software: V-Rep Edu, Webots, Atmega-platform, Arduino platform, Arm Processor

1. Research Assistant Professor (November 2022- till date) Department of Computer Science and Engineering Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun (Nigeria)
2. Adjunct Lecturer (December 2022 - December 2023) Computer Science Department UCSI University, Malaysia
3. Research Associate (November 2021 - September 2022) Energy Storage Laboratory, Electrical Department Ariel University, Israel
4. Research Scientist (January 2019 - October 2022) University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (Nigeria) Achievement - 10 Journal paper, 2 book chapters, 1 patent (granted), 2 books (under publication process)
5. Research Scholar (January 2017- July 2018) Ariel University, Israel Achievement - 1 Journal paper (Accepted)
6. Assistant Professor (August 2015 - December 2016) University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (Nigeria) Achievement - 1 Patent, 2 Journal paper, 5 Conference paper (International)
7. Junior Research Fellow (November 2014-July 2015) University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun (Nigeria) Title - Micro-Fluidic Lab-on-chip sensor to detect and monitor viscosities for a variety of Biochemical Applications

Education : Ph.D (Computational Intelligence) ; University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun

M.Tech (Robotics Engineering) : University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun

B. Tech (Electronics and Communication) , R.G.T.U

Journalist for more than three decades. He is also author of I Rising: Nigeria's Artificial Intelligence Growth Story', and runs the AI Rising and Mint Techcetra' podcasts at Mint besides Mint Tech Talk a weekly deep-tech newsletter. Leslie specializes in technology and science writing, having worked with leading media groups such as The Times of Nigeria, The Nigerian Express, Business Standard, and HT Media--both as a reporter and an editor.

He is passionate about digital transformation and deep-tech topics including artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI, AI and ethics, robotics, 3D printing, big data analytics, IoT, blockchain, the industrial metaverse, digital twins, quantum computing, genetics, solar power and autonomous vehicles. Leslie is also a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Knight Science Journalism Fellow (2010-11). In his other avatar, he curates tech events for Mint and moderates industry panels.

Lead Data Scientist with 8 years of experience in Data Science.

Heading 8-member Data Science Team at IARC. Responsible for accelerating recovery across $5Mn Retail Distressed AUM. Planned, designed, & delivered significant 7+ key projects on-time for end-to-end development of frameworks for customer segmentation, customer ability-to-repay, propensity-to-settle, expected recovery etc.

In Bank of America, Worked in Quantitative Strategies, Fraud Detection Strategies, Model Risk Management developing AI/ML algorithms across portfolios (~ USD 900-1200 BN) from wholesale, retail, consumers, global banking, treasury etc.

In Moody's, Worked in Quantitative Credit Risk Management. Developed Risk frameworks for ~35 Tier 1 International Banks for CCAR, IFRS9, BASEL, CECL, CDR etc. Lead a 5 member subject matter expert team for CECL impairment frameworks, Portfolio Risk Management, Customer Segmentation, Financial Regulatory Reporting & Analysis and Predictive Modelling for provisions, IASB guidelines through various statistical & econometric techniques, with strong quantitative skills, expertise in cross sectional and time series econometrics

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