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Manuj Chandra Sharma

Manuj Chandra is an experienced Principal Data Scientist and Generative AI Solution Architect with over 23 years of experience in driving innovation through AI and emerging technologies. With a career spanning multiple continents, Manuj has led, consulted, and coached numerous businesses, academic institutions, and individuals across India, Singapore, Australia, the U.K., and Indonesia. His expertise in data science and AI/ML has empowered organizations to leverage advanced technology to meet strategic objectives and overcome complex challenges.

Manuj's work is defined by his commitment to technical excellence and a hands-on approach to leadership, which has earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor and visionary in the AI field. His career includes founding India’s first AI and game programming school and playing pivotal roles in helping organizations navigate the intricacies of AI integration, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making. With a deep understanding of both the technological and business aspects of AI, he has guided countless organizations in adopting innovative solutions that align with their goals and create tangible value.

As a Generative AI Solution Architect, Manuj is dedicated to designing and implementing transformative AI solutions that address real-world business needs. His role involves developing sophisticated AI architectures tailored to optimize operational efficiency, foster innovation, and solve complex problems. With an ability to translate abstract AI concepts into practical applications, Manuj enables organizations to harness the full potential of generative AI. His solutions are strategically crafted to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring that organizations not only adopt cutting-edge technology but also gain a sustainable competitive advantage.

Manuj’s approach to AI solution architecture is rooted in a balance of strategic foresight and meticulous technical execution. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that AI initiatives align with broader organizational objectives, creating frameworks that are adaptable to evolving industry demands. His influence has been instrumental in helping clients across industries adopt AI-driven processes that improve productivity, enhance decision-making, and support long-term growth. Through his work, Manuj continues to redefine how organizations leverage AI to achieve excellence and thrive in an increasingly digital world.

  • Role

    Data Science & Machine Learning, Animation Developer

  • Years of Experience

    23 years

Skillsets

  • Python - 20 Years
  • data-science - 7 Years
  • SQL - 7 Years
  • Statistics
  • Business Intelligence
  • Cloud Computing
  • Mentoring
  • Data engineering and warehousing
  • Docker - 7 Years

Professional Summary

23Years
  • Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months

    Data Science Consultant

    Sawy Technology LLP
  • Dec, 2018 - Jun, 20212 yr 6 months

    Data Science Consultant

    Northcap University
  • Sep, 2017 - Nov, 20181 yr 2 months

    Emerging Technologies Consultant

    Mages Studio Pte. Ltd.
  • Aug, 2013 - Dec, 20152 yr 4 months

    Consulting Director of Development

    NZTechnologies Pvt. Ltd.
  • Aug, 2016 - Aug, 20171 yr

    Principal Lecturer, Gaming

    Mages Institute of Excellence Pte. Ltd.
  • Aug, 2017 - Jul, 2017

    Consultant

    Mages Institute of Excellence Pte. Ltd.
  • Sep, 2012 - Aug, 2013 11 months

    Game Technology Lead

    LeewayHertz Pvt. Ltd.
  • Jan, 2012 - Aug, 2012 7 months

    Game Director

    MicroObjects Pvt. Ltd.
  • Apr, 2007 - Oct, 20114 yr 6 months

    CTO, Director, Co-founder

    Kode Infotainment Pvt. Ltd.
  • Dec, 2003 - Jul, 2004 7 months

    Senior Game Programmer

    Vbeing Software Pvt. Ltd.
  • Jul, 2004 - Jan, 20061 yr 6 months

    Team Leader, Renderman Shader Programmer

    Paprikas Animation Studios
  • Apr, 2006 - Mar, 2007 11 months

    CTO, Director, Co-founder

    Sage Infolabs Pvt. Ltd.
  • Jan, 2003 - Sep, 2003 8 months

    Technical Artist

    Moving Picture Company India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Technical Artist

    Carrot Interactive
  • Technical Media Animator

    Digital Talkies
  • 3D Developer

    Xion Solutions
  • Technical Author

    Game Force Magazine

Applications & Tools Known

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    Tableau

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    Matplotlib

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    Seaborn

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    Plotly

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    Superset

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    Cloud SQL

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    BigTable

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    BigQuery

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    Cloud Functions

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    Firestore

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    Docker

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    Kubernetes

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    Regex

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    H2O.ai

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    AutoML

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    Scikit-Learn

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    LlamaIndex

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    FAISS

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    Pinecone

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    Huggingface

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    Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

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    Pandas

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    Dask

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    Statsmodels

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    Python

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    C#

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    Vagrant

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    IPFS

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    Visual Studio Code

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    Streamlit

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    Anaconda

Work History

23Years

Data Science Consultant

Sawy Technology LLP
Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months
    Consulting on Generative AI projects, creating AI tools, training programs, and setting up a Data Science Edu-Tech company.

Data Science Consultant

Northcap University
Dec, 2018 - Jun, 20212 yr 6 months
    Revamping the Data Science vertical, developing courseware, up-skilling faculty, and achieving high program ratings.

Emerging Technologies Consultant

Mages Studio Pte. Ltd.
Sep, 2017 - Nov, 20181 yr 2 months
    Development, mentoring, and consulting on the fusion of AI with serious games to develop socially beneficial simulations.

Consultant

Mages Institute of Excellence Pte. Ltd.
Aug, 2017 - Jul, 2017
    Consulting and developing numerous serious game projects.

Principal Lecturer, Gaming

Mages Institute of Excellence Pte. Ltd.
Aug, 2016 - Aug, 20171 yr
    Training game programmers and senior professors in various gaming technologies.

Consulting Director of Development

NZTechnologies Pvt. Ltd.
Aug, 2013 - Dec, 20152 yr 4 months
    Managing project pipelines, development processes, team appraisal systems, and delivering 15 profitable projects.

Game Technology Lead

LeewayHertz Pvt. Ltd.
Sep, 2012 - Aug, 2013 11 months
    Developing Lego-like modeler for kids in Unity3D, participating in core gameplay and AI development, training developers.

Game Director

MicroObjects Pvt. Ltd.
Jan, 2012 - Aug, 2012 7 months
    Leading a team to ship two mobile games.

CTO, Director, Co-founder

Kode Infotainment Pvt. Ltd.
Apr, 2007 - Oct, 20114 yr 6 months
    Training game programmers, conceptualizing and producing game titles.

CTO, Director, Co-founder

Sage Infolabs Pvt. Ltd.
Apr, 2006 - Mar, 2007 11 months
    Started Indias first game programming/AI school, trained programmers in various gaming technologies.

Team Leader, Renderman Shader Programmer

Paprikas Animation Studios
Jul, 2004 - Jan, 20061 yr 6 months
    Leading the team in rendering and shader programming.

Senior Game Programmer

Vbeing Software Pvt. Ltd.
Dec, 2003 - Jul, 2004 7 months
    Programming games for various platforms.

Technical Artist

Moving Picture Company India Pvt. Ltd.
Jan, 2003 - Sep, 2003 8 months
    Handling technical aspects of art creation and implementation.

Technical Artist

Carrot Interactive
    Handling technical aspects of art creation and implementation.

Technical Media Animator

Digital Talkies
    Creating technical animations for media.

Technical Author

Game Force Magazine
    Writing technical articles and guides for the magazine.

3D Developer

Xion Solutions
    Developing 3D animations and models.

Achievements

  • Created multiple Generative AI tools for improving efficiency and saving cost.
  • Created multiple training programs on Generative AI.
  • Created a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution called ViperOS.
  • Set up a Data Science Edu-Tech company for MAGES Institute.
  • Developed CoreTrader, an object-oriented, state-based back-tester.
  • Forecasted stock cycles with 90% accuracy using Stock Cycle Forecast.
  • Revamped the Data Science vertical of Northcap University.
  • Developed more than 2000 hours of innovative Data Science courseware.
  • Undergraduate program rated fifth best pan India in 2020 and 2021.

Major Projects

5Projects

Agentic Blog Post Writer for SEO

Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months
    Created a Generative AI tool for improving efficiency and saving costs.

Content Creator and RAG System

Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months
    Created a Generative AI tool for improving efficiency and saving costs.

ViperOS

Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months
    Created a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution called ViperOS.

CoreTrader

Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months
    Developed an object-oriented, state-based back-tester for analyzing stock market data.

Stock Cycle Forecast

Jun, 2021 - Present4 yr 9 months
    Forecasted stock cycles with 90% accuracy.