SJMSOM Faculty

Rajendra M. Sonar

Associate Professor of Information Systems/Technology,
Shailesh J Mehta School of Management,
Indian Institute of Technology,
Powai, Mumbai-400076, India

Ph. +91-22-2576 7741 (O)  Intercom Ext: 7741(O), 8741(R)
Email: rm_sonar [AT] iitb.ac.in

Education:

Ph.D.(Thesis Topic: Hybrid Intelligent Systems and applications to Investment Decision Making),
Dept of Computer Science, Pune University, India (2000)
M.C.S.(Master of Computer Science), Pune University (1992)
B.C.S.(Bachelor of Computer Science), Pune University (1989)

Research Interests:

Knowledge-based Systems and applications, Intelligent Systems (Expert Systems, Case-based Reasoning, Neural Networks) and Business Applications, Hybrid Intelligent Systems, N=1 & R=G Analytics, Personalization and Recommendation systems, IT Management 

Consulting Interests:

Modelling business solutions using intelligent systems (database modelling, knowledge modelling using rule-based expert systems, case-based reasoning, neural networks and genetic algorithms),  Analytics using AI techniques and N=1 & R=G Analytics.

Teaching:

Management Information Systems, Management of Information Technology, Intelligent Systems in Management

Publications:

Papers/articles

Book Modules

1. Computer Based Information Systems
2. Analytical Methods in Banking
3. Expert Systems and Artificial Neural Networks
4. Network Applications

In Information Technology and Electronic Banking, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (first published 1999), ISBN: 1403909784, Macmillan India Ltd. (Revised: 2003).

  • Book in print:

    Next Generation BI: A knowledge-based approach

    		 PPTS: (contain additional topics/revised images)
    Chapt 1. Introduction: A Next Generation BI
    Chapt 2. Knowledge and Knowledge Modelling
    Chapt 3. Web 2.0, Semantic Web and Knowledge Management
    Chapt 4. Introduction to Intelligent Systems
    Chapt 5. Hybrid Intelligent Systems
    Chapt 6. Filtering Techniques
    Chapt 7. N=1 and R=G Analytical Services
    Chapt 8. A Generic Knowledge-based BI Framework

    • Work Experience:

    Associate Professor since July 2008.
     

    2003-2008 Assistant Professor, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay
    1996-2003 Research Officer and Asst Professor in IT Area Group, National Institute of Bank Mangement (NIBM), Pune
    1994-1996 Senior Technical Asst (Computer), Directorate of Water Mgt Research (Indian Council Of Agricultural Research)
    1992-1994 Lecturer, Science Colleges affiliated to Pune University.
    2005- Founder and Director, iKen Solutions Pvt Ltd. an IIT Bombay incubated company developing BI solutions for personalised experiences using hybrid AI. email: rajendra.sonar [at] ikensolutions.com.

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    Personal:

    Res: B-20, BLD No.5, Central Area,
    IIT Campus, Powai, Mumbai-76
     2576 8741 (R)

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