PRADEEP P V N MSc, MTech, (Ph.D)
Associate Professor of Practice
AI & DS Dept., D Block, CMRIT, Bangalore.
Associate Professor of Practice
AI & DS Dept., D Block, CMRIT, Bangalore.
✉️ pradeep.pvn@cmrit.ac.in | 🌐 linkedin.com/in/pradeeppvn
📝 Blog: sareevibes.in | 🌐 FeelIQ Technologies - https://www.feeliq.in
🌐 SOMILA E-commerce Saree Brand - https://www.somila.in
I am an Associate Professor of Practice with over 20 years of experience across the IT industry and academia, dedicated to bridging the gap between education and industry through practical, project-based learning and mentorship. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. at VTU, focusing on the application of Artificial Intelligence in the textile and fashion domain.
In parallel, I serve as Director at FeelIQ Technologies LLP, a DPIIT-recognized DeepTech Startup (AI & Machine Learning) and MSME-registered company. Through initiatives such as the FeelIQ Platform, SOMILA™ and SareeVerse, I work towards building AI-driven digital solutions that create real-world impact through innovation, technology, and industry-academia collaboration.
Conducted academic collaborations, workshops, and training on Data Visualization, Generative AI, DevOps, and IoT.
Mentored interns and professionals, bridging industry-academia gaps.
Led the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for enterprise IT projects.
Expertise in Power BI, Python for Data Analysis, and Machine Learning for actionable business insights.
Strong database management skills with MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, SSIS, and Data Modeling for optimized system performance.
Project lifecycle management – from design to deployment, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
Designed DevOps tools to improve software delivery speed.
Led database system optimization, enhancing performance and reporting efficiency.
Developed web applications in ASP.NET & C#.
Designed and optimized databases using MS SQL Server.
Worked on troubleshooting and technical support alongside senior developers.
Equipping students with industry-relevant skills to secure high-paying placements.
Databases : SQL Server, Azure SQL, Postgresql, MongoDB, CouchDB
Data Analytics & AI: MS PowerBI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI
Cloud & IoT: Microsoft Azure (Functions, Blobs, Logic Apps), Azure DevOps, IoT (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32)
Software Development: ASP.NET, C#, Python, Web Applications Design and Development
Project Management: Agile, Scrum, Digital Transformation
Version Control: TFS, SVN, Git
M.Tech in Computer Science & Technology – 2006, University of Mysore, Mysore
M.Sc in Information Systems – 2004, S.K. University, Anantapur
BCA – 2002, S.K. University, Anantapur
Project Management:
SAFe Agilist (SA) Certification – Scaled Agile Framework®
Learning Design Thinking: Lead Change in Your Organization (LinkedIn)
Generative AI Certifications:
How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools (LinkedIn),
Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs (LinkedIn),
Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Copilot (LinkedIn)
Cloud and Data Analytics:
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Essential Training (LinkedIn)
Power BI Data Modeling with DAX (LinkedIn)
Business Analyst Using Power BI (Edureka)
Master Computer Vision™ OpenCV4 in Python with Deep Learning (Udemy)
Software Development:
Complete Python Developer: Zero to Mastery (Udemy)
Digital Marketing: Building an Ecommerce Website with WordPress (LinkedIn)
Secured 93.92 percentile in GATE 2003 (Computer Science & Engineering) – Achieved All India Rank (AIR) 2176
Organized & Led a National-Level Technical Symposium – Cognition 2K5 (University of Mysore, March 12-13, 2005)
Third Place - Gen AI Agile-a-thon (TCS Interactive Unit)
Technology Star Award (2011) - Firstsource Solutions Ltd
Best Programmer Award (2007) - Firstsource Solutions Ltd
Multiple On-the-Spot & Special Initiative Awards - TCS
Microsoft
LSEG ( London Stock Exchange Group )
Swiss Re
Zurich Insurance Group
Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA)
Commonwealth Bank Of Australia (CBA)
IoT - CP-B2C-Investments
JS Information Systems Limited
Carl Zeiss Vision GmbH
RPMI Limited
CEG-IP&E-SPD-Product Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (pwc)
Firstsource - HR Team, Operations Team and Enterprise wide