Professional Experience

Academic Experience

Assistant Professor

πŸŽ“ Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), Dehradun, India
Aug 2024 – Present

  • Delivering advanced courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Deep Learning.
  • Introduced industry-aligned modules including Introduction to Data Science, AI & Robotics, and Applied Deep Learning.
  • Leading curriculum modernization aligned with NEP-2020 and Outcome-Based Education (OBE).
  • Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in AI, IoT, and Cyber-Physical Systems.
  • Actively engaged in interdisciplinary research, patent development, and academic mentoring.

Assistant Professor

πŸŽ“ Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, India
Aug 2023 – Aug 2024

  • Taught Machine Learning (Python implementation) and Object-Oriented Programming.
  • Integrated real-world datasets and project-based learning to strengthen applied AI competencies.
  • Guided student innovation projects in intelligent systems and predictive analytics.

Assistant Professor

πŸŽ“ University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, India
Jul 2015 – Feb 2020

  • Delivered courses in Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Database Systems, and Programming.
  • Conducted Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) on LaTeX, cloud tools, and open-source technologies.
  • Contributed to institutional accreditation initiatives including NAAC, NBA, and NIRF.
  • Mentored students for internships, research projects, and technical competitions.

Assistant Professor

πŸŽ“ Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar, India
Jul 2013 – May 2015

  • Taught foundational courses in Data Structures, Programming, and Database Systems.
  • Supervised laboratories and academic capstone projects.

International Industry Experience

Data Engineer / Data Analyst

🏒 HCF Insurance, Sydney, Australia
Aug 2022 – Aug 2023

  • Designed enterprise-scale data pipelines using Talend and Snowflake.
  • Delivered analytics solutions supporting marketing intelligence, compliance, and strategic reporting.
  • Enabled data-driven decision-making across business and governance teams.
  • Supported AI/ML data engineering workflows for advanced analytics.

Associate Data Consultant

🏒 Servian, Melbourne, Australia
Jan 2022 – Jul 2022

  • Delivered cloud-native analytics solutions using Snowflake environments.
  • Built production-grade data pipelines and client-facing BI solutions.
  • Collaborated with enterprise stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable architectures.

Data Analyst

🏒 Kepler Analytics Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia
Dec 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Conducted exploratory data analysis and statistical modeling for business intelligence reporting.
  • Built dashboards and visualization frameworks for operational insights.

Data Research Intern

🏒 Melbourne Data Analytics Platform, University of Melbourne
Jul 2021 – Dec 2021

  • Developed Python-based machine learning pipelines for NLP and Computer Vision applications.
  • Contributed to full research lifecycle: preprocessing, modeling, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Awarded Letter of Appreciation for research contribution.

Academic–Industry Integration

My career integrates:

  • Applied Artificial Intelligence research
  • International enterprise data engineering experience
  • Curriculum innovation and academic leadership

This cross-domain exposure strengthens:

  • Translational research impact
  • Industry collaboration
  • AI-driven system design
  • Experiential learning ecosystems

Primary focus areas include Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Intelligent Infrastructure.