Rajendra M. Sonar
Professor of Information Systems/Technology, Co-founder, WKA Technologies Pvt Ltd, SINE, IIT Bombay |
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Brief CV
Education:
Ph.D. Computer Science, Applied AI/ML, Hybrid Intelligent Systems,
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)
CEP on Leadership with AI Starting from 21 Nov 2025 with Jaro Education. Duration 8 months (on campus immersion + online).
CEP on CTO-Programme Starting from Jan 2026 with Great Learning. Duration 4 months (online).
Research Interests:
Hybrid AI and Intelligent Systems (especially integrated architectures of neural networks,
case-based reasoning, genetic algorithms and rule-based expert systems) and business
applications of AI, Leveraging Classical AI using GenAI, N=1 analysis for hyper
personalization, powering software frameworks, architectures and development using GenAI.
Architected and developed a all inclusive platform: to develop, configure and manage enterprise software solutions, apps and agentic AI (a kind of IDE) backed by LLMs and state of the art goal driven expert system engine supported by a 4GL.
Consulting Interests:
Modelling and implementing business solutions using intelligent systems and GenAI (database modelling, knowledge modelling using rule-based expert systems, case-based reasoning, neural networks and genetic algorithms), Analytics using AI techniques and N=1 Analytics.
Teaching & Training:
Information Systems, Managing Digital Transformation, Intelligent Systems, Business Applications of AI, Leadership with AI
Presentation on Intro to AI, Gen AI and Agentic AI
Core Software Skills:
ASP.NET, Oracle, MS-SQL, MySQL, C#, C/C++, Matlab, Python, Prolog, Visio, ChatGPT, Gemini, Open/Gemini AI APIs etc.
Book in print: Next Generation BI: A knowledge-based approach
Work Experience:
Professor of Information Systems/Technology December 2018.
| 2008-2018 | Associate Professor of Information Systems/Technology, SJMSOM, IIT Bombay |
| 2005-2016 |
Co-Founder, iKen Solutions Pvt Ltd. a SINE, IIT Bombay incubated company developing BI solutions for personalised experiences using hybrid AI.Note that I have exited completely from iKen Solutions (iKen Personics) in June 2016 with following IPRs (complete software platforms):1. N=1 Customer Analytics Platform (related paper) is a state-of-the-art platform that provides real-time, contextual, operational and automated intelligence using a combination of hybrid AI (artificial intelligence) along with other filtering techniques to enable superior end user experience.2. iKen Studio: an integrated hybrid AI platform developed over a decade back to IIT Bombay. (Was on long leave for three years from Jan 2013 to Oct 2015 to iKen Solutions Pvt Ltd.) iKen got numerous awards: |
| 2003-2008 | Assistant Professor of Information Systems/Technology, 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 Programmer), Directorate of Water Mgt Research (Now, Indian Institute of Water Management–Indian Council Of Agricultural Research) |
| 1992-1994 | Lecturer, Science Colleges affiliated to Pune University. |
Articles related to applied AI
Leveraging Classical AI with Generative AI, Exploring Possibilities Special focus on BFSI space
AI-Perils and Perks
AI and Organization
Rethinking Business Intelligence
People Centric BI and KM_relationship and integration
Modelling analytical HR services
Personal: Res: B-133, BLD No.21, Central Area,
IIT Campus, Powai, Mumbai-76
GMAIL acct: rajendra.m.sonar