Assistant Professor · PhD Scholar · Researcher

Fardeen Ahmad
Khan

A value multiplier — bringing together a rare blend of industry, academic, research and leadership experience, complimented by a diverse skill set and a goal-oriented mindset.

UGC-NET QualifiedEx-Infosys · Senior AssociateMCA · Data ScienceMicrosoft · Harvard Certified

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Based in

Bareilly, UP · India

About

Where industry meets the classroom.

Three years shipping enterprise automations at Infosys for global clients in FMCG and manufacturing — now translating that experience into the next generation of engineers, while pursuing a PhD and publishing research on AI governance, security and sustainable enterprise systems.

Years of experience

Years at Infosys

Years in academia

Research publications

98.10

UGC-NET percentile

17+

Schools reached in 2025

Areas of Expertise

A wide, deliberate toolkit.

Subject Matter Expert

DBMSDAA / AlgorithmsData StructuresCybersecurityC Programming (PPS)OOPs with JavaPythonData AnalyticsCloud Computing

Data Science & AI

End-to-end DS projectsGenerative AI (MS Certified)Probability & StatisticsML with Python

Development

Python automation & scriptingREST APIs (SharePoint, ServiceNow, Veeva Vault).NET & C# (Infosys MS Track)VB.NET

Systems & Cloud

MS Azure FundamentalsLinux BASH scriptingPowerShellVirtual Machines

Work History

A path across academia and enterprise.

Feb 2025 — Present

Assistant Professor — Department of IT

Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering & Technology (SRMS CET)

Bareilly · Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow

◆Teaching DBMS, DAA, Python for Data Science, C Programming, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, OOPs with Java, Computer Networks, Cloud Computing.
◆Introduced hands-on Unix/BASH with Cloud CLI, network programming on physical Cisco 1921 switches/routers, and Java Spring Boot web applications.
◆Designed HackerRank/LeetCode-style problem sets and cross-skilling initiatives tailored to students.
◆Conducting mock interviews and building strategic MoUs with institutes and corporations.
◆Visited 17+ schools in Uttarakhand in 2025 for career counselling and outreach.

Aug 2024 — Jan 2025

Assistant Professor — Department of CS

Khandelwal College of Management Science & Technology (KCMT)

Bareilly · Affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow

◆Delivered workshops on Low-code/No-code Web Development, Cybersecurity, Database Excellence, Research Paper Writing, and Soft Skills.
◆Organized website design contests and technical events driving student innovation.
◆Recognized with multiple Certificates of Appreciation for teaching and mentoring.

Oct 2021 — Jul 2024

Senior Associate

Infosys Ltd.

3 years · Global delivery for US & EU clients

◆Project 1 — US FMCG client: Gathered requirements from Phoenix, AZ; built Python automations & integrations across SharePoint, ServiceNow, Veeva Vault, Learning Connect.
◆Collaborated with tech teams across Canada and Europe; authored automation design docs.
◆Project 2 — France-based transport manufacturer: Supported 5 production apps including E3Series 2021 (Zuken) and Pleiade (Atlassian) for key users in UK, France, Poland, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Canada, India.
◆Tech: ServiceNow, C#, VB.NET, E3Series 2021 — drove strong CSAT and client satisfaction.

Research Publications

Published & accepted work.

Contributing to Wiley, CRC Press (Taylor & Francis) and peer-reviewed international conferences on AI governance, security, healthcare LLMs and sustainable enterprise AI.

Security and Privacy in AI-Driven Industry 5.0

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis

Accepted

AI and Blockchain for Renewable Energy Trading

Wiley Publications

Published ↗

Data Ethics, Governance, and Challenges in Environmental AI

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis

Accepted

Large Language Models and Generative AI for Healthcare: A Systematic Review of Clinical Integration and Emerging Trends

ICACIS-2026 · International Conference on Advances in Computing & Intelligent Systems

Accepted

Sustainable Enterprise AI (SEAI): A Novel AI Governance Framework for Green Digital Transformation

EICBI-2026 · 6th International Conference

Accepted

UGC NET · June 2025

Qualified — 98.10 percentile

156/300 · Category: GEN · Roll No. UP04001672

98.10

Education

A record of academic excellence.

Pursuing since Jun 2026

PhD in Computer Science & Information Technology

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly

Oct 2021 — Oct 2023

Master of Computer Application (MCA) — Data Science Specialization

JAIN University, Bangalore

SGPA 9.3 · Excellent

Aug 2018 — Sep 2021

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Khandelwal College of Management & Technology · M.J.P. Rohilkhand University

75% · First Division

2017

Senior Secondary (Grade 12) — CBSE

St. Aloysius College, Pilibhit

88.2%

2015

Secondary (Grade 10) — CBSE

St. Aloysius College, Pilibhit

CGPA 9.4

Student Outreach

Bringing AI to classrooms across India.

Masterclasses and skill-building sessions on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and career pathways — delivered to school students across Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

17+

Schools visited in 2025

1000+

Students engaged directly

States covered — UK, UP, PB

Masterclass

Teaching a generation to think with, and beyond, AI.

Assembly Hall, Uttarakhand

Career Guidance — SRMS Outreach, Bareilly — Career Guidance
SRMS Outreach, Bareilly

Data Science & AI — D.W.P.S, Punjab — Data Science & AI
D.W.P.S, Punjab

Key Areas of AI Impact — Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khatima — Key Areas of AI Impact
Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khatima

AI & Robotics Masterclass — Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khatima — AI & Robotics Masterclass
Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khatima

Virtual Smart Classroom Session — Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khatima — Virtual Smart Classroom Session
Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khatima

Skill Building Session — Shiksha Bharati, Khatima — Skill Building Session
Shiksha Bharati, Khatima

Parakh Career Marg-darshan — Govt. Inter College, Pilibhit — Parakh Career Marg-darshan
Govt. Inter College, Pilibhit

AI for School Students — P.P.S.V.M Inter College, Nanakmatta — AI for School Students
P.P.S.V.M Inter College, Nanakmatta

Leadership

Toastmasters International.

Two consecutive officer terms at Infosys Toastmasters Mysore — leading corporate club operations and mentoring speakers across geographies.

On stage

Public speaking · mentoring

Jul 2022 — Dec 2022

Corporate Club President

Infosys Toastmasters Mysore · Toastmasters International

◆Presided over 15+ corporate club meetings, managing 700+ trainees on average via Cisco Webex.
◆Networked with global speakers including Verity Price, Chris Brown, Mathew Kinsey, Mas Mahathir Mohammed.
◆Applauded by Area & District leadership for communication and professionalism.

Jan 2022 — Jun 2022

Vice President of Education

Infosys Toastmasters Mysore · Toastmasters International

◆Youngest VP in the club — appointed a week after joining.
◆Organized 24+ online meetings and half a dozen open houses single-handedly.
◆Attended District trainings on Effective Evaluation, club growth and speech contests.

The Journey

From Toastmaster of the Day to Triple Crown — moments from the podium.

Fardeen addressing a full auditorium — Keynote
Addressing a full auditorium — a session on communication & leadership.

Fardeen speaking on stage with mic — On stage
Prepared speech · Pathways program

Toastmaster of the Day poster — Change — Toastmaster of the Day
Themed meeting · "Change" · Jun 2022

Congratulations for completing Effective Coaching pathway — Pathway Completion
Effective Coaching · District 121

Toastmasters Pathways certificate — Certificate
Pathways · 2022-23

Triple Crown pin — Toastmasters International — Triple Crown
Toastmasters Intl.

28th Club Officers Installation Ceremony — Infosys Toastmasters Mysore, President TM Fardeen — Club President
28th Officers Installation · Infosys Toastmasters Mysore · Jul 2022

The Joy of Being Toastmasters — Wipro Beats & Infosys Mysore joint event — Featured Speaker
The Joy of Being Toastmasters · District 121 joint event · Jun 2022

Certifications

Continuously certified.

Infosys Certified Data Science Professional (Python)
Infosys Certified MySQL Associate
Infosys 3-month intensive FP training — .NET & C#
Infosys Certification in Generative AI Landscape
Probability & Statistics using Python
GeeksforGeeks 6-month Data Science & ML Program
Harvard ManageMentor® — Global Collaboration, Leading People, Presentation, Time & Stress Management
Business Communication Level 5 (BCEP · Learnship)
Toastmasters International — Certificate of Proficiency

Awards & Accolades

Recognitions along the way.

2026Letter of Recommendation — Toastmasters International
2025Multiple Letters of Appreciation for skill-building workshops — KCMT
2023Infosys Award — Communication, Innovative Ideas & amazing client feedback
2022Infosys Award — Communication, Proactiveness & Great client feedback
2022Amazing Design Award — Toastmasters International

Client Recognition

Infosys Insta Awards — recognised two years in a row.

Infosys Insta Award Dec 2022 — Fardeen Ahmad Khan — Insta Award
Dec 2022
Recognised for proactiveness and client communication.
Shaji Mathew · EVP & Global Head, Engineering Services

Infosys Insta Award Dec 2023 — Fardeen Ahmad Khan — Insta Award
Dec 2023
Delivered QualityOne migration script ahead of deadline with automation ideas that drew positive client feedback.
Shaji Mathew · EVP & Group Head, Human Resources

Letter of Recommendation

From the Principal, KCMT Campus-2.

Dr. Praveen Rastogi, Principal of KCMT Campus-2 (Prem Prakash Gupta Institute, affiliated to MJP Rohilkhand University), recognising my tenure as Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering (Computer Science) — teaching DBMS, DAA, Programming for Problem Solving and Cybersecurity, mentoring Capstone Projects in ML & NLP, and running workshops on Low-Code/No-Code, Cybersecurity Awareness, and Personality Development.