Karan Bhatt

Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management

September 2025 - August 2027

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur

MSc in Artificial Intelligence

January 2022 - July 2023 · Grade: 69%

Dissertation: Distributed AI for IoT Devices

Federated Learning and Computer Vision for privacy-preserving AI on edge devices. Group project: an AI-powered title generator built with neural networks and deployed with Flask.

Key Modules

• Machine Learning
• Data Science and Decision Making
• Neural Networks and Deep Learning
• Text Analysis
• Information Retrieval
• Intelligent Systems & Robotics

B.E. in Computer Engineering

July 2016 - May 2021 · Grade: 7.46 GPA

Final-Year Project

An AI-based Heart Disease Prediction System integrated into a Django-based Hospital Management System.

Core Subjects

• Python Programming
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Database Management Systems
• Computer Networks

ITI, Radio and Television

August 2019 - July 2021 · Grade: 75%

Indian Training Institute

Electronics, electrical systems, circuit analysis, and hardware diagnostics — the hands-on foundation behind the PCB and embedded-systems work at AUTOEMATIO and Volt Watt Solutions.

Karan Infosys

March 2023 - Present · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Head of IT Consulting

• Established and scaled the Software & IT Consulting division, expanding Karan Infosys beyond traditional IT infrastructure services, driving innovation in digital solutions.
• Advise business leaders on technology strategy, digital transformation roadmaps, and IT modernization initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams delivering enterprise-grade web applications, mobile applications, ERP, CRM, AI solutions, and automation platforms.
• Manage end-to-end consulting engagements from business discovery and solution architecture to deployment, training, and long-term support.
• Build strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Google, Zoho, and other technology providers to deliver best-in-class business solutions.
• Design scalable cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and data center strategies for organizations across multiple industries.
• Collaborate with international clients and technology partners to deliver custom software solutions and digital transformation projects.
• Drive innovation through AI, data analytics, business intelligence, workflow automation, and modern software engineering practices.

Self-employed

August 2025 - Present · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Investor / Mentor / Advisor

• Mentor founders across AI, Healthcare, FinTech, EdTech, SaaS, and enterprise technology sectors.
• Advise startups on product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, technology architecture, and business scalability.
• Support leadership teams in product planning, operational strategy, customer acquisition, and growth execution.
• Assist startups with technology due diligence, investment readiness, and business planning.
• Connect founders with industry experts, technology partners, investors, and strategic opportunities.
• Evaluate startup opportunities for strategic investment and long-term value creation.

Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur

September 2025 - Present

Academic Committee Coordinator

Sherpa.ai

March 2024 - July 2024 · Spain (Remote)

Artificial Intelligence Researcher

• Conducted research and validation of AI product features to improve platform performance and usability.
• Evaluated emerging AI technologies, competitor platforms, and market trends to identify strategic opportunities.
• Performed product benchmarking and competitive analysis, delivering actionable insights for product teams.
• Created and maintained technical documentation to support product evolution and engineering collaboration.
• Worked closely with cross-functional teams during agile development cycles, participating in sprint planning and product reviews.
• Analyzed industry research, publications, and technology advancements to support innovation initiatives.
• Contributed to quality assurance through feature testing, validation, and documentation improvements.

Orcawise

November 2023 - March 2024 · Greater London, UK (Remote)

Data Scientist

• Developed architectural design and modular implementation of a web automation tool for extracting, transforming, and loading valuable data from the Facebook platform for AI / data marketing.
• Successfully managed and collaborated with a dynamic team of developers to ensure the efficient implementation and optimization of the scraping tool.
• Implemented algorithms and strategies to optimize data extraction, minimizing latency, and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Ensured the scraper adhered to stringent security standards and compliance requirements, particularly concerning user data privacy.
• Produced comprehensive technical documentation and generated regular reports on extracted data, facilitating informed decision-making in market analysis and competitive intelligence.

Data Glacier

April 2023 - September 2023 · Greater London, UK (Remote)

Data Scientist

• Acquired skills in Git version control, Data Pipeline/Engineering, Data Analysis/Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, and presentation techniques.
• Applied knowledge of data pipeline and engineering principles to transform and manipulate datasets for analysis purposes.
• Utilized data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau and Libraries Matplotlib and Plotly to present findings and communicate data-driven insights effectively.
• Engaged in ongoing projects, with a focus on delivering high-quality work and contributing to team success.

The Sparks Foundation

March 2023 - May 2023 · Greater London, UK (Remote)

Data Science & Business Analytics Intern

• Worked concurrently as a Data Science & Business Analytics intern and an IoT & Computer Vision intern at The Sparks Foundation's Graduate Rotational Internship Program (GRIP).
• Data Science and Business Analytics internship: Completed projects on Supervised ML, Unsupervised ML, Decision Tree Algorithm, and Exploratory Data Analysis.
• IoT & Computer Vision internship: Successfully executed projects on Object Detection/OCR, Social Distancing Detector, and Color Identification in Images using different datasets.

Karan Infosys

May 2020 - January 2022 · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

IT Manager

• Led IT operations, infrastructure management, and enterprise technology initiatives across multiple client environments.
• Managed cross-functional IT teams responsible for technical support, system administration, and project execution.
• Planned and delivered infrastructure modernization, network optimization, and security improvement initiatives.
• Established IT governance processes, documentation standards, and operational best practices.
• Managed enterprise deployments involving servers, networking, hardware lifecycle management, and cloud services.
• Led technology projects from planning through implementation while ensuring quality, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Designed scalable support processes that improved operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Mentored technical teams and delivered end-user training to improve technology adoption.

Evosys

August 2021 - December 2021 · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

IT Support Specialist

• Led a dedicated technical team delivering enterprise laptop hardening and endpoint security services for Evosys (a Mastek company).
• Coordinated deployment activities while ensuring projects were completed within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Managed enterprise endpoint configuration, operating system deployment, software installation, and security compliance.
• Worked extensively with Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365, SCCM, networking, and enterprise support tools.
• Collaborated with client IT teams to standardize device configurations and improve operational efficiency.
• Delivered high-quality technical support while maintaining strict security and documentation standards.

Karan Infosys

April 2017 - May 2020 · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

IT Support Technician

• Delivered technical support across hardware, software, networking, and enterprise systems.
• Installed, configured, and maintained desktops, laptops, servers, and peripheral devices.
• Diagnosed and resolved technical issues through onsite and remote support.
• Managed user accounts, permissions, and access controls within enterprise environments.
• Assisted in software deployment, system upgrades, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Documented technical procedures and maintained IT asset inventories.
• Supported business continuity by ensuring system availability and minimizing downtime.

Tops Technologies

September 2020 - March 2021 · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Python Developer

• Developed web applications using Python and Django following MVC architecture and software engineering best practices.
• Built a job portal application as a capstone project incorporating authentication, database management, and responsive interfaces.
• Worked on backend development, REST concepts, database integration, and application testing.
• Gained hands-on experience with SQL, MongoDB, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Django.
• Collaborated with mentors to implement scalable coding practices and improve application performance.
• Received a Letter of Recommendation in recognition of technical performance and project contributions.

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