Ishita Bahamnia
Ai Researcher
New Delhi,Delhi
Summary
Ishita, Dynamic & Skilled AI and ML professional with a strong foundation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and an MTech in Computer Science. She stays ahead of AI trends, Generative AI, and Data Science while mentoring and guiding AI enthusiasts. Her dual focus fuels knowledge growth, innovation, and meaningful community impact. Spearhead innovative AI projects, bridging the gap between research and enterprise. Passionate about transforming cutting-edge AI research into scalable, real-world solutions that influence public policy, empower enterprises, and uplift communities. My work bridges the gap between deep learning, generative AI, cloud AI (Azure), and ethical implementation with a focus on high-impact projects in FinTech, energy, public infrastructure, and governance. I'm committed to driving inclusive growth through technology, empowering communities, and addressing challenges with ethical and forward-thinking solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI Product Manager -Technology/Product R&D
Google for Startups Accelerator
09.2017 - Current
- Driving AI-led product innovation, community-scale experimentation, and top-of-funnel growth for Microsoft Teams.
- Launched Microsoft's first AI Community Learning Program, scaling to 1,500+ participants across 16 business functions in 6 months-without dedicated headcount or budget.
- Productized AI learning into hands-on workflows, peer challenges, and continuous feedback loops using various GPT models, Claude, Notion AI, Bolt, n8n, Make, and other agentic tools.
- Increased learner confidence by +1.76 points (2.6 → 4.36 on a 5-point scale)-driving meaningful behavior change across thousands of professionals.
- Drove xM+ organic impressions, 1,200+ LinkedIn shares, and 1,600 project submissions-becoming Teams Free's most effective awareness campaign to date.
- Directed and coordinated a 20-person AI builder squad and mobilized 100+ global volunteers; shipping a working MVP companion app in 6 weeks to scale community growth.
- Piloted 10+ cutting-edge AI tools to automate workflows and build reusable infrastructure for future programs and community-led GTM.
- Shaping monetization and enterprise expansion pathways through playbooks now used in CVP-level upskilling pilots.
- Applied product thinking to community systems, turning program insights into roadmap inputs and scalable growth infrastructure for internal PM and cross-functional partners.
- Championed an alumni growth initiative and led a cross-functional team of 8 engineers and designers to prototype a new experience-recognized as a company-wide Executive Growth Challenge Hackathon Winner within two months of joining Microsoft.
Masters' Scholars-Projects• Seminars• Dissertation Research Publication and Presentation
Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
04.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Private Ivy League Research University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Private Ivy League Research University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Advisor-Government policies, research and administration
NITI Aayog
09.2023 - Current
- Driving Data-Backed Decisions (Joining Letter)
Research Analyst
VALION
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: FinTech & Enterprise AI Solutions
- Developed optimization strategies to enhance operational efficiency within the thermal power facility.
- Optimized operational efficiency within thermal power plants through detailed research and analysis.
- Develop advanced quantitative modules using a variety of programs/software to support predictive assessment.
- Provide recommendations for plans, programs, strategies, policies, and budgets.
- Responsible for communicating analytics model behavior/results to business.
- Responsible for carrying out technical risk analysis and reliability assessments.
- Responsible for performing complex analyses, including optimization, text analytics, machine learning, social-science modeling, and statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric statistical models and techniques.
- Responsible for the design of algorithms that require different models/methods to be used together.
- Responsible for driving data quality throughout the organization.
- Apply solid understanding of data science techniques and libraries to business problems.
- FinTech & Enterprise AI Solutions
- Have been given following awards as a part of Valion 's Rewards & Recognition program for exceptional performance: Encore | Kudos - Q1 FY22; Spot Award - FY20 & FY21.
Geodata Processing using Python and Machine Learning IIRS Remote Sensing Programme
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
02.2025 - 04.2025
Marketing and Strategic Planning
Next Level Training
Rohini, North West Delhi
06.2016 - 06.2016
- A workshop that results in enhanced Performance, Assured Success and Best Results.
- Help build in brand strategy, identity and design, packaging, visual merchandising, photography, sales promotion activity, retail design and customer loyalty programs.
Graduate Research Trainee
Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited
Panipat, Haryana
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Government Administration
- Gained expertise in power generation processes, circuitry, and plant management during hands-on vocational training.
- Great opportunity to learn about the process of power plant familiarization, including the different components and circuitry involved and their management.
- Government Administration
Education
Bachelor's degree BTech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
01.2017
Master's degree - Finance and Financial Management Services
Harvard Business School
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Master's degree - University Institute of Technology and Engineering
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology & Management
09.2017
Skills
- Predictive Modeling
- NLP
- LLMs (GPT, Claude)
- Generative AI
- Python
- SQL
- TensorFlow
- Py Torch
- Power BI
- Azure
- Google Cloud
- API Integration
- GTM Strategy
- Road mapping
- Cross-functional Leadership
- N8n
- Notion AI
- Makecom
- GitHub
- Jupyter
- VS Code
- Communication
- Mentorship
- Policy Design
- Data Ethics
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement: Freedom With AI Masterclass
- CAPM Certification Course
- Get to Know Google Solutions for Google Partners Program - Data & Analytics
- Dive Deeper into GA4 Data and Reports
- Free Machine Learning Certification Course in Hindi [130 Projects Included]
Key Skills And Tools
Predictive Modeling, NLP, LLMs (GPT, Claude), Generative AI, Python, SQL, TensorFlow, Py Torch, Power BI, Azure, Google Cloud, API Integration, GTM Strategy, Road mapping, Cross-functional Leadership, n8n, Notion AI, Make.com, GitHub, Jupyter, VS Code, Communication, Mentorship, Policy Design, Data Ethics
Highlighted Projects
- AI-Powered Recommendation Systems, Designed scalable algorithms for personalized user experiences across platforms.
- Predictive Analytics, Developed models for financial forecasting and fraud detection, contributing to decision-making excellence.
- Gen AI Research, Conducted deep explorations into ethical applications of AI to create meaningful insights and frameworks.
- Big Data Solutions, Managed advanced data engineering and analytics projects, specializing in transforming complex datasets into actionable intelligence.
- Cloud AI Implementation, Successfully deployed and optimized machine learning models on Azure Cloud to scale enterprise AI solutions.
Mentorship And Leadership
A dedicated mentor to AI enthusiasts and aspiring data scientists, I believe in inclusive growth through knowledge-sharing and responsible tech adoption.
Awards
- We Amplify Scholarship, 2025
- Harvard E-Hackathon
Publications
- AI-Powered Renewable Energy Forecasting Using Multi-Agent Systems: A Scalable Approach to Sustainable Grid Intelligence, MTech
- Research Publication: data analytics and management, MTech
Timeline
Geodata Processing using Python and Machine Learning IIRS Remote Sensing Programme
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
02.2025 - 04.2025
Research Analyst
VALION
01.2025 - Current
Advisor-Government policies, research and administration
NITI Aayog
09.2023 - Current
Masters' Scholars-Projects• Seminars• Dissertation Research Publication and Presentation
Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR)
04.2020 - Current
AI Product Manager -Technology/Product R&D
Google for Startups Accelerator
09.2017 - Current
Marketing and Strategic Planning
Next Level Training
06.2016 - 06.2016
Graduate Research Trainee
Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited
06.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor's degree BTech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Master's degree - Finance and Financial Management Services
Harvard Business School
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD - Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
Master's degree - University Institute of Technology and Engineering
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology & Management
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