[ Guest faculty ]
The world of work,
in the room.
Bring your questions to fresh perspectives and real decisions. Meet the guest faculty who connect your learning with experience beyond the classroom.
Dr. Sudeshna Adak
Guest Lecturer
Doctoral training
Stanford University
PhD in Statistics
Founder
- OmiX Labs
20 years in academia and industry; biomedical data science and affordable diagnostic technology.
Background & expertise
Founder of OmiX Labs – a pioneering biotech startup developing affordable infection & antimicrobial
resistance detection platforms for underserved populations
20 Years of experience in Academia & Industry
PhD in Stats from Stanford
Karnataka Startup Award
Startup recognition by the President of India
Longitude Prize (UK)
Gates Foundation Scholarship
BIRAC/DBT Entrepreneurship Fellowship
Specialization
Biomedical Data Science, Entrepreneurship in Healthcare Tech
Dr. Abhinanda Sarkar
Guest Lecturer
Doctoral training
Stanford University
PhD in Statistics
Industry leadership
- GE
- IBM
Teaching and research at MIT, Stanford, IIM Bangalore and the Indian Statistical Institute.
Background & expertise
PhD in Statistics, Stanford University
Director Academics at Great Learning, shaping India’s leading analytics and ML
programs
Taught and conducted research at globally reputed institutions including MIT,
Stanford University, IIM Bangalore, and the Indian Statistical Institute
Senior leadership and analytics roles at multinational companies including
General Electric (GE) and IBM
Specialization
Machine Learning & Predictive Modelling, Data-Driven Decision Making
Mr. Arup Ghosh
Guest Lecturer
Technology leadership
Healthcare & insurance
Digital transformation
Areas of expertise
- Cloud platforms
- Product development
- Clinical decision support
Built cloud-native platforms connecting screening units, hospitals, laboratories and research systems.
Background & expertise
Technology Leader – Healthcare & Insurance
Led major digital transformation programs across healthcare and insurance
Built a cloud-native healthcare platform connecting mobile screening units, hospitals,
labs, and research systems
Developed user-centric applications for early detection, clinical workflows,
and distributed care networks
Specialization
Healthcare Tech, Product Development, AI-Driven Clinical Decision Support Systems
Mr. Arnab Ganguly
Guest Lecturer
Corporate experience
30+ years
Global IT & business transformation
Professional background
- Adecco
- HP
- Capgemini
CEO’s Task Force at Adecco; experience leading global teams and mentoring corporate leaders.
Background & expertise
CEOs Task Force – Adecco
30+ Years in Corporate
Ex – HP, Capgemini
Led global teams in IT & business transformation
Advisor & mentor for corporate leadership programs
Specialization
Business Strategy & Technology Management, Corporate
Governance & Leadership, Global IT & Enterprise Solutions
Mr. Sujeet Jha
Guest Lecturer
Learning & development
Hello Mentor
Director – Learning & Development
Qualifications & experience
- M.Sc. Applied Psychology
- 20 years
Experience in training and mentoring, communication, emotional intelligence and leadership.
Background & expertise
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
Director Learning & Development, Hello Mentor
20 years of experience in training and mentoring
Proven track record of building performing and happy teams at workplace
Specialization
Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Leadership
Dr. Ravi Thilagan
Guest Lecturer
Industry experience
30 years
Plus 6 years in academia
Former leadership
- Financial Software and Systems
Former Vice President and Head of HR; PhD in Business Administration.
Background & expertise
PhD in Business Administration
30 years of experience in the industry and 6 years in academia
Ex-Vice President and Head of HR at Financial Software and Systems Ltd
Specialization
HR, Marketing
Mr. Anuj Dalmia
Guest Lecturer
Founder & CEO
Arunika Services
Management consulting & financial services
Professional experience
- 30+ years
Consulting experience across business planning, financial advisory and management strategy.
Background & expertise
Founder & CEO Arunika Services Private Limited
30+ years in management consulting and financial services
Extensive experience in consulting across business planning, financial advisory, and
comprehensive management strategies for clients
Specialization
Strategic Business & Financial Consulting, Life and Business Planning, Corporate Finance & Advisory, Holistic Business Strategy & Goal Setting
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