United States

Data Engineering

Data Scientist

Program Management

Project Management

Data engineering

AI/ML Engineering

Data Analysis

AI Design

Indiana State University

Dr. Praveen Kumar Guraja

Division Chair - Information Technology Management

Quantitative research

Public Speaking

Qualitative research

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Presentation skills

Leadership

Project management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Advanced data analytics

AI/ML

Business intelligence

Conversational AI

Chatbot

Cloud computing

Data mining

Data visualisation

Database management

Email writing

Budget management

Machine learning

Pandas

Python

Tableau

Canva

ChatGPT

GitHub

HTML

Jupyter Notebook

Matlab

Matplotlib

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

IBM SPSS

PowerBI

Team player

Organisation skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Community management

Forecasting and reporting

Introduce yourself, define mentoring expectations and goals. Learn and grow together.

General mentorship

Making remote and globally distributed teams work for you and your needs.

Working remotely

Learn essential burnout prevention techniques and replenish physical and emotional energy.

Managing burnout

Talk to people who have learned to manage their imposter syndrome.

Dealing with imposter syndrome

Navigating micro-aggression, getting paid what you are worth and finding a community.

Being a woman in tech

Understanding factors that lead to a motivated team - recognition, communication and more.

Keeping team members motivated

Understand the process of training, motivating and directing your team members.

Managing people

How to create a positive workplace culture that drives collaboration and productivity?

Fostering a good team culture

Steps to building and maintaining a strong, cohesive and effective team.

Building an effective team

Learn the tips to successfully manage a team in a remote environment.

Managing a remote team

How to maintain trust, commitment, accountability deliver results while handling conflict

Avoiding common dysfunctions

How to determine what is a good balance of skill sets for your organization's needs

Building balanced teams

Decision making as a software engineer or lead - how to become better at making the right choices

Making better tech choices

Strategies for maximizing your design internship or co-op program.

Getting the most out of my internship

Tips for transitioning into a new role or company.

Changing roles

How to successfully prepare and position yourself for a job promotion?

How to get promoted

How to ask for a promotion and negotiate for salary raise?

Negotiating a job offer

How to think about design career paths and what progression looks like for designers?

Design career path

Get actionable feedback on your resume or portfolio.

Resume and portfolio review

Practice HR, technical and behavioural interviews with mentors.

Practice mock interviews

How to set up the team for success by defining and measuring team's performance.

Choosing metrics and team goals

Identify and define potential product problems and generating possible solutions.

Identifying problems vs solutions

Ways to provide constructive feedback to team members.

Giving effective feedback

As the division chair, Founding Program Coordinator, and Assistant Professor at the University of Pikeville, Dr. Praveen Kumar Guraja has devoted his career to creating transformative educational opportunities, especially in underserved Appalachian regions. Holding a Ph.D. in Technology Management and backed by 15+ years of IT industry and academic experience.

His research at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics seeks to develop solutions that enhance decision-making, bolster security, and drive innovation in underrepresented communities.

As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Guraja has established undergraduate and graduate ITM programs.

A member of several professional associations, Dr. Guraja actively contributes to academic journals, serves as a reviewer for leading international peer-reviewed journals serves on various committees, and engages with advisory boards to ensure that the program remains cutting-edge and relevant.

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