Prashant Priyadarshi
Linguist, Vendor Manager, Language Lead, Translator, Editor, Proofreader, MTPE Expert, AI Text Evaluator
Bhubaneswar
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Content Quality Review (Hindi, Maithili and English), Vendor Management, Linguistics, NLP, Language Teaching, TEP, and talent for navigating challenges. Known for adaptability, creativity, team collaboration, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive approach to new tasks, and results-oriented mindset with keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Vendor Manager and Language Lead
Braahmam International
Bhubaneswar
09.2025 - Current
- Led continuous improvement across vendor management and procurement, streamlining sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and evaluation processes to improve operational and supply chain efficiency while reducing costs.
- Managed end-to-end vendor performance and relationships (with more than 1000 vendors across the globe), fostering strong collaboration between internal teams and external partners to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
- Supported strategic goals by identifying, onboarding, and evaluating innovative suppliers through market research and structured selection criteria to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Resolved vendor–stakeholder disputes through effective mediation, and strengthened supplier relationships via regular communication and performance reviews.
- Built capability and data-driven decision-making by delivering vendor management training programs and developing performance reports and analysis for teams and vendors.
Resource Person (Academic)
Eastern Regional Language Centre (Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Higher Education, Govt. of India))
Bhubaneswar
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Taught Maithili language and linguistics to in-service teachers, prospective teachers, and research scholars.
- Designed and delivered curriculum-aligned lessons, developed course materials, and conducted regular assessments.
- Prepared final examination papers, evaluated student performance, and provided academic feedback to support learner development.
- Contributed to academic coordination, workshops, and teaching and study material development initiatives at ERLC.
- Incorporated multilingual pedagogy and learner-centered strategies for diverse classroom needs.
Freelance Translator
Indian Institute of Information Technology
Varanasi
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked as a freelance translator (English-Hindi language pair) for the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, India, from March 13, 2022, to May 31, 2022.
- Developed a strong working knowledge of industry-specific terminology through extensive research and continuous professional development.
- Reviewed, edited, and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with the lead instructor to design and optimize learning plans based on student performance data and evaluations.
- Delivered one-on-one academic support through office hours and tutoring, resulting in improved student comprehension and academic outcomes.
- Developed and prepared instructional and supplementary learning materials to reinforce lesson objectives and enhance understanding.
- Adapted pedagogical approaches for remote instruction, ensuring continuity and learner engagement during online teaching phases.
- Assessed student performance through assignments, tests, and proctoring, maintaining grading standards and using insights to refine instructional strategies.
Freelance Proofreader
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Govt. of India
Varanasi
- Improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when working with complex technical documents containing specialized terminology or jargon.
- Upheld accuracy standards in a high-pressure environment, ensuring error-free deliverables even during peak workload periods.
- Facilitated timely project completion with efficient task prioritization and time management skills.
- Completed thorough fact-checking on source materials to maintain credibility and accuracy throughout published content.
Teaching Assistant
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)
Varanasi
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Worked as a Teaching Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) from January 2018 to December 2021.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
Project Fellow
Department of CSE, IIT (BHU)
Varanasi
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Contributed to NLP resource development for low-resource languages (Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri) through large-scale linguistic annotation, including tagging and chunking of textual data, in Project Varanasi (NLP resource development for low-resource languages like Maithili, Magahi, and Bhojpuri) (Phase 3).
- Supported the creation of machine-readable lexical resources by contributing to the development of digital dictionaries for computational processing.
Lexicographer
Department of CSE, IIT Patna
Bihta, Patna, Bihar
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Performed sentence alignment, parsing, and tagging for NLP resource development in collaborative research projects.
- Contributed to NLP and lexicographic resource development through sentence alignment, parsing, and linguistic annotation (tagging) of language data. Performed proofreading, email classification, and sentiment analysis tasks for various NLP projects.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional research teams to support day-to-day project operations and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Project Fellow
Department of CSE, IIT (BHU)
Varanasi
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Contributed to NLP resource development for low-resource languages (Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri) through large-scale linguistic annotation, including tagging and chunking of textual data under Project Varanasi (NLP resource development for low-resource languages like Maithili, Magahi, and Bhojpuri) (Phase 1).
- Supported the creation of machine-readable lexical resources by contributing to the development of digital dictionaries for computational processing.
Intern
Department of CSE, IIT (BHU)
Varanasi
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Contributed to language technology resource development by performing linguistic annotation tasks, including tagging and chunking of Maithili texts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams across Computer Science and Linguistics to support corpus development for NLP research and applications.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Gained hands-on experience in data creation for various NLP applications, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
M. L. S. M. College, L. N. M. University
Darbhanga, Bihar, India01.2011
Skills
Familiar with MS Office, Linux-based OS (Ubuntu), and other commonly used applications Familiar with AI-based tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and AI prompting
- Translation, Editing and Proofreading experience
Teamwork and collaboration
- Workflow optimization
- Operations support
- Research
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Strong grammar skills
- Clear communication
Language Skills
Certification
Received Fulbright Fellowship in 2020 for teaching Hindi language and Indian Culture as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant at Brown University, Rhode Island, USA from August 24, 2020, to May 31, 2021, completed the program on May 31, 2021.
Courses Taught/Assisted (as a Teaching Assistant and Tutor)
- Hindi language and Indian Culture (for two semesters, undergraduate and graduate level), Brown University, RI, USA.
- Introduction to Machine Translation (for two semesters, undergraduate and graduate level), IIT (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India.
- Academic Writing (for a semester, undergraduate, and graduate level), IIT (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India.
- Education and Self (for three semesters, undergraduate and graduate level), IIT (BHU), Varanasi, UP, India.
- Maithili language, linguistics and culture to the native speakers of Odia and Santali (graduate and postgraduate level).
Other Relevant Information
- Pursued a one-year certificate course in Sanskrit language from the Faculty of S.V.D.V., B.H.U., with a percentage of 78.5 in 2014.
- Earned Certificate of Sanskrit Sambhashan by Sanskrit Bharati, Delhi, India.
- Completed a Certificate Course in Yogic Practices for Better Living conducted at the Centre for Yoga, Banaras Hindu University, UP, India.
Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Symposium Participation and Organizing
- Organized a GIAN workshop on ‘Experimental and Empirical Methods in Linguistics’ at IIT (BHU), June 4-11, 2018.
- Participated in a 6-day workshop on ‘Laboratory Phonetics and Phonology’ at CIIL, Mysore, 2017.
- Organized a GIAN workshop on ‘Introduction to Natural Language Processing’ at IIT Patna in 2016.
- Participated in 11th ICOSAL, 2014 held at B.H.U., Jan 23-25, 2014.
- Participated in 18th Himalayan Languages Symposium held at B.H.U., September 10-12, 2012.
Paper Presentations and Invited Lectures
- Delivered an invited lecture on ‘Plagiarism’ at the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad, India, in August 2022.
- Presented a paper on ‘Polarity in Maithili’ at CALA 2020, Malaysia, February 5-8, 2020.
- Presented a paper on ‘Typo-Syntactic Differences among Hindi, Maithili and Bangla’ at SALA 35 Roundtable in Paris, France, October 29-31, 2019.
- Presented a paper at regICON 2015 on Maithili POS tagging, chunking, and e-dictionary making at IIT (BHU), 2015.
- Presented a paper at the Second Biennial History Conference, 2011, organized by Mithila Itihas Sansthan, Darbhanga, 2011.
Timeline
Vendor Manager and Language Lead
Braahmam International
09.2025 - Current
Resource Person (Academic)
Eastern Regional Language Centre (Central Institute of Indian Languages, Ministry of Higher Education, Govt. of India))
09.2023 - 09.2025
Freelance Translator
Indian Institute of Information Technology
03.2022 - 05.2022
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Brown University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)
01.2018 - 12.2021
Project Fellow
Department of CSE, IIT (BHU)
01.2017 - 06.2017
Lexicographer
Department of CSE, IIT Patna
02.2016 - 07.2016
Project Fellow
Department of CSE, IIT (BHU)
01.2015 - 06.2015
Intern
Department of CSE, IIT (BHU)
06.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
M. L. S. M. College, L. N. M. University
Freelance Proofreader
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Govt. of India
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Banaras Hindu University