Professor and Director – Corporate Training

Dr. Shinu Abhi is an edu-tech evangelist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in transforming education through innovation. A Fulbright Fellow from Lehigh University with a PhD in Entrepreneurship and Business Models. A Certified entrepreneurship educator with honours from IIM Bangalore, STVP (Stanford Technology Venture Program), and ISB Hyderabad with scholarships from NEN.

As the driving force behind REVA Academy for Corporate Excellence (RACE), REVA University, Dr. Shinu Abhi leads industry-aligned programs in AI, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Cloud, empowering professionals to advance in emerging tech. Their expertise spans product design, business development, market research, and entrepreneurship training. She specializes in handling the Management Essentials for Analytics module in the Business Analytics program, helping participants build strategic thinking and leadership capabilities essential for data-driven organizations.

Dr. J B Simha excels in R&D, business intelligence, and analytics consulting, demonstrating his core competency. His expertise includes implementing expansive systems for telecom, BFSI, and manufacturing industries, specializing in business intelligence and analytics. His exceptional contributions have garnered recognition, earning him the prestigious title of one of India’s ‘Top 10 Most Prominent Data Science Academicians in 2019’ by Analytics India Magazine. He handles key modules in the Business Analytics program, including Data Management and Visual Analytics, and Enterprise Analytics—equipping participants with practical approaches to managing data pipelines, visual storytelling, and enterprise-level analytical decision-making.

Ratnakar Pandey brings a deep understanding of unstructured data analytics through his work as an Advisor and Consultant for Generative AI at NuWare. With a knack for transforming complex text and speech data into actionable insights, he has been recognized with prestigious honors like the Project Excellence Award from Citigroup and the Annual Leadership Award from Target.  He also earned his place among the Top 10 Data Scientists in India (2020), proving his impact in the industry is both broad and deep. He handles the Financial Analytics module in the Business Analytics program, where he integrates concepts from Machine Learning and Large Language Models (LLMs) to help professionals uncover financial insights and drive strategic decisions.

With over 16 years of experience, Pradeepta Mishra is the Co-Founder and Chief Architect at Data Safeguard Inc., where he leads teams working on cutting-edge technologies across AI. His work spans Image & Audio Processing, NLP, NLG, and Expert Systems, and he continues to push boundaries in AI architecture. His rich expertise in core AI technologies makes him a guiding force for students stepping into this field.

A highly accomplished Data Scientist, Ravi Shukla holds an impressive 22 patents filed with the USPTO, 12 of which are granted. With expertise in Web Analytics, NLP, and Machine Vision, Ravi has contributed innovative AI solutions across diverse domains. Recognized as one of the Top 40 under 40 Data Scientists in India (2019) by Analytics India Magazine, his mentorship offers students firsthand insights into cutting-edge innovation. He handles the Deep Learning modules in the Business Analytics program, offering students hands-on exposure to neural networks and real-world AI applications.

Prahalad Karnam brings a unique blend of strategy, leadership, and analytical expertise. As a global business leader and change expert, he has led large-scale transformations across industries, helping organizations align business, operations, and IT strategies. His experience in corporate strategy and leadership coaching provides students with a holistic understanding of the business impact of analytics. At RACE, he handles the Supply Chain Analytics in the Business Analytics program, guiding professionals to leverage data for optimizing end-to-end supply chain performance.

Currently a Staff AI/ML Scientist and Technical Product Manager at Waygate Technologies, Bismillah Kani leads innovation in industrial computer vision for non-destructive testing. With 16 years of experience, including 12 in AI, his work spans Generative AI, NLP, image/video analytics, MLOps, and cloud solutions (AWS). His multifaceted role ensures students gain exposure to the full AI product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.