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Kushal Shah is an AI Educator and Consultant with over a decade of experience across leading academic institutions and industry-led learning platforms. An IIT Madras alumnus, he has taught at IIT Delhi, IISER Bhopal, Sitare University, and served as visiting faculty at Hero Vired and BML Munjal University, covering Machine Learning, Data Science, Signal Processing, and Applied Mathematics. Currently, he delivers Python and AI programs in online and hybrid formats, working closely with corporates to build practical AI capability across workforces. Passionate about bridging the campus-to-career gap, Kushal is on a mission to make AI and Python education accessible, ethical, and industry-relevant.

Vijay Aggarwal is a senior technology leader with 30+ years of global experience across AI, Generative AI, Data & Analytics, and Cloud platforms. As Founder & CTO of Applied Generative Solutions, he leads technology strategy, consulting, delivery, and executive training, helping organizations translate AI and data into scalable business outcomes. Previously, he served as Partner & Head of Data & Analytics at Baker Tilly India and held leadership roles at Kroll, Red Hat, VMware, Cisco, and Oracle, delivering large-scale transformation initiatives across India and the USA. An alumnus of VJTI and the University of Chicago (PG in Data Science & Machine Learning), Vijay is known for bridging deep engineering expertise with business strategy to drive measurable impact.

Arks Srinivas is an accomplished entrepreneur, strategist, and mentor with over two decades of experience in building high-impact education and leadership initiatives. An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, he has led national learning operations, co-founded successful ventures, and mentored thousands of professionals across India. As a senior mentor and industry expert with E&ICT Academy, IIT Kanpur, Arks contributes actively to shaping technology-driven learning programs and guiding professionals toward impactful, future-ready career paths. He has led national learning operations, co-founded successful education ventures, and driven large-scale academic initiatives impacting thousands of learners. Arks is widely recognized for his practical, outcome-driven mentorship style, helping mid-senior professionals navigate career transitions, strengthen decision-making skills, and build leadership confidence in fast-evolving business and technology environments.

Prof. Arnab Bhattacharya is a Professor of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Kanpur, specializing in databases, information retrieval, data mining, natural language processing, and applied AI systems. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara, he brings rigorous academic depth and international research experience to India's top engineering ecosystem. A prolific researcher and author, Prof. Bhattacharya has published extensively in leading international venues and contributed to foundational work in indexing, data systems, and intelligent information processing. Beyond research, he is deeply involved in curriculum design, graduate mentoring, and industry collaboration, making him a highly respected academic voice shaping the future of computing and AI talent in India.