Contact

Data Scientist · Asst. Professor
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Research interests

Simulation modelling Digital twins Deep reinforcement learning Quantitative methods Process mining Unified Namespace Agentic AI

Tools

Python PyTorch AnyLogic SimPy Plant Simulation Gurobi SQL Java React Power BI

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma · Black Belt

Languages

English Fluent
Dutch Conversational
Hindi Native

Experience

Assistant Professor (Part-time)
Eindhoven University of Technology · AIMM, EAISI
Oct 2025 – Present Eindhoven, NL Current

Research on intelligent and interoperable shopfloors: semantic interoperability through Unified Namespace architectures and agentic AI for adaptive production. Affiliated with the AI-Enabled Manufacturing & Maintenance group at the Eindhoven AI Systems Institute.

Data Scientist
KMWE · Brainport Industries Campus
Aug 2024 – Present Eindhoven, NL Current

Designing and developing digital platforms, AI agents, and Power BI dashboards for production; integrating data across ERP, MES, and shopfloor systems. Collaborating with production, CAM, and IT stakeholders to drive Industry 4.0 adoption — including next-generation equipment selection, layout, and process planning.

Industry Process Consultant
Dassault Systèmes · DELMIA Quintiq
Mar 2024 – Jul 2024 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

Supply-chain planning and scheduling consulting in the DELMIA Quintiq team.

PhD Researcher · Advanced Manufacturing Logistics
Eindhoven University of Technology · Brainport Industries Campus
Sep 2019 – May 2025 Eindhoven, NL

New manufacturing layout evaluation using AnyLogic discrete-event simulation. Development of dispatching algorithms for self-guided vehicles using metaheuristics and reinforcement learning in Python. Led data-analytics projects with VDL Group, Schenker Logistics, Rockwool, and Van der Wal.

Researcher
KMWE & Ijssel Technologies
Nov 2017 – Aug 2019 Eindhoven, NL

Created digital twins and simulation models for facility redesign at KMWE during the relocation to Brainport Industries Campus. Developed customised AGV fleet-control algorithms at Ijssel Technologies.

Senior IT Consultant
Schneider Electric · Global Delivery IT
Jul 2014 – Aug 2017 Bangalore, India

Managed Agile SAP GRC (governance, risk, compliance) implementation projects on-site in Brazil and China. Automated manual data uploads in SAP ECC and supported segregation-of-duties and fraud-management initiatives.

Education

PhD in Industrial Engineering
Eindhoven University of Technology · IE & IS
Sep 2019 – May 2025 Eindhoven, NL

Part of the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics program at Brainport Industries Campus. Thesis on simulation- and AI-based dispatching and scheduling of heterogeneous AGV fleets in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.

M.Sc. in Operations Management & Logistics
Eindhoven University of Technology
Sep 2017 – Aug 2019 Eindhoven, NL

Manufacturing Systems Engineering — a programme on the interface of machine technology and industrial processes.

Graduated Cum Laude
B.Tech. in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
VIT University, India
Jul 2010 – May 2014 Vellore, India

Head of Design, Team Jaabaz International Baja team — design, analysis and construction of an all-terrain vehicle.

Special Student Achiever

Awards & honours

  • Best Paper Award · European Journal of Operational Research (2025) For "A Matheuristic for AGV Scheduling with Battery Constraints"
  • Cum Laude · M.Sc. Operations Management & Logistics Eindhoven University of Technology, 2019