Ashutosh Karna - Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence (Part-time)

Q: Where is Ashutosh based?

Ashutosh is based in Barcelona, Spain .

Q: What languages does Ashutosh speak?

Ashutosh speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ashutosh have?

Ashutosh has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Ashutosh has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Ashutosh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ashutosh's latest experience?

Ashutosh's most recent position is Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence (Part-time) at EADA Business School .

Q: What companies has Ashutosh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ashutosh has worked for EADA Business School and HP Inc. .

Q: Which industries is Ashutosh most experienced in?

Ashutosh is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance . Ashutosh also has some experience in Education and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Ashutosh most experienced in?

Ashutosh is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Business Intelligence , and Research and Development (R&D) . Ashutosh also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) , Marketing , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Ashutosh worked in recently?

Ashutosh has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Ashutosh worked in recently?

Ashutosh has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Barcelona, Spain

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present

7 months

Barcelona, Spain

Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence (Part-time)

EADA Business School

Design and deliver graduate-level courses on Advanced AI, Neural Networks, and Generative AI.
Translate real enterprise AI challenges into hands-on coursework, case studies, and projects, explicitly linking AI design choices to business outcomes, ROI, and risk.
Mentor future business and technology leaders on AI strategy, responsible AI adoption, and scaling GenAI in organizations.
Leverage industry leadership experience to bridge academic rigor with real-world AI execution at scale.

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Barcelona, Spain

AI/ML Business Architect & AI Chapter Lead – Sales and Commercial

HP Inc.

Own end-to-end AI solution architecture aligned to global sales and commercial strategy.
Designed and deployed enterprise GenAI tools adopted across multiple business functions, targeting improved sales productivity and partner experience.
Drove multi-million-dollar revenue impact and delivered $800K+ in operational savings through targeted GenAI automation.
Established and led a global AI Enablement Program (office hours, playbooks, demos), upskilling 1,000+ employees.
Acted as a strategic bridge between business leaders, engineering, and data science teams to operationalize AI responsibly.
Core member of AI Innovation Hub – Barcelona

Apr 2021 - Aug 2023

2 years 5 months

Barcelona, Spain

AI Strategy & Innovation Manager / AI Architect – Digital Customer Experience

HP Inc.

Defined AI strategy for digital customer experience platforms, including chatbots, intent management, and predictive analytics.
Architected NLP-driven self-service solutions that reduced customer friction and improved containment.
Prototyped and validated small-LLM-based solutions ahead of broader GenAI adoption.
Introduced explainable AI frameworks, increasing stakeholder trust and regulatory readiness.
Partnered with external vendors and internal product teams to transition prototypes into production systems.

Jul 2015 - Mar 2021

5 years 9 months

Bengaluru, India

Lead Data Scientist – 3D Printing R&D & Graphics Solutions

HP Inc.

Technical lead for data science across industrial 3D printing and graphics solutions.
Built production ML systems for anomaly detection, failure prediction, quality optimization, and thermal image analysis.
Led development of Predictive Press Care, enabling proactive maintenance and reducing downtime.
Directly influenced product roadmap through data-driven insights and patented technical disclosures.
Represented HP in academic-industry research collaborations and peer-reviewed publications.

Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

1 year 1 month

Gurugram, India

Assistant Manager – Digital Customer Experience

American Express Technologies

Applied SAS and ML expertise to improve digital engagement and reduce call-centre volume.
Designed and delivered ML models to analyze cardmembers’ online visit experience.
Delivered statistical optimization models for personalized digital campaigns.

Feb 2010 - Jul 2014

4 years 6 months

Gurugram, India

Project Manager – Digital Media Analytics

HP Inc.

Led analytics projects for global digital marketing campaigns.
Successfully handled complex analytics projects in-house and reduced dependency on external vendor, resulting in direct cost savings of $100K+.
Built statistical and ML models that improved click-through rates and campaign ROI.
Managed cross-functional delivery across marketing, analytics, and IT teams.

Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

6 months

Gurugram, India

Project Consultant & Corporate Trainer – Analytics

G & K Analytics

Delivered corporate trainings and applied solutions using advanced SAS and statistical modeling.
Trained enterprise professionals in advanced SAS, analytics, and SQL.
Delivered applied analytics solutions and internal case studies.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (15.5 years), Manufacturing (5.5 years), Banking and Finance (1 year), Education (0.5 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Education

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (8 years), Business Intelligence (6.5 years), Research and Development (6 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), Quality Assurance (5.5 years), and Marketing (5.5 years).

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Research and Development

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Summary

AI and GenAI leader with 15+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise AI solutions, delivering measurable business impact. Currently leading AI architecture and innovation programs for the Commercial Organization at HP, partnering with senior leadership to translate complex business problems into revenue-generating, cost-optimizing, production-grade AI systems. Brings a rare combination of hands-on AI architecture, organizational leadership, and academic depth—with experience spanning industrial AI, digital customer experience, and global program management. PhD Researcher at UPC-Barcelona and Adjunct Professor of AI, focused on translating advanced AI research into practical, deployable solutions. Active member of leading European AI research organizations and a PhD researcher at UPC-BarcelonaTech, equally effective operating in boardrooms, classrooms, and engineering organizations.

Skills

Enterprise Leadership And Business Impact

Business Impact First: Delivered Multi-million-dollar Revenue Impact And $800k+ Annual Cost Savings Through Ai-driven Solutions.
Research → Production: Phd-level Researcher (100+ Citations) With A Consistent Track Record Of Converting Research Into Deployable, Governed Enterprise Ai. Currently Researching An Intelligent Decision Support System For Industry 4.0
Enterprise Ai Leadership: Led Cross-functional Programs, Influenced Senior Stakeholders, And Shaped Organizational Ai Strategy.
Scale & Enablement: Upskilled And Coached People Globally Through Structured Programs, Training And Ai Events, Built Repeatable Ai Adoption Models.

Executive And Technical Expertise

Ai & Genai: Generative Ai, Llm Applications, Explainable Ai, Nlp, Deep Learning, Predictive Modelling, Industrials
Platforms & Engineering: Azure, Azure Openai, Aws, Python, Microsoft Copilot, Github Copilot, Python, Sql, Nosql
Leadership & Strategy: Ai Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Program Leadership, Global Team Enablement, Ai Governance, Portfolio Management, Agile, Ai Architecture And Consulting

Languages

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2018 - Jun 2026

UPC-BarcelonaTech

PhD, Artificial Intelligence · Artificial Intelligence · Barcelona, Spain

Jul 2006 - Jun 2009

Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute

Master of Science, Computer Applications & Statistics · Computer Applications & Statistics · New Delhi, India · 8.83 OGPA

Jul 2003 - Jun 2006

University of Delhi

Bachelor of Science (Hons.), Statistics · Statistics · New Delhi, India · 8.63 OGPA

Certifications & licenses

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI–900)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ashutosh based?

Ashutosh is based in Barcelona, Spain.

What languages does Ashutosh speak?

Ashutosh speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ashutosh have?

Ashutosh has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Ashutosh has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Ashutosh may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ashutosh be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ashutosh would be well-suited for roles such as: Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence (Part-time), AI/ML Business Architect & AI Chapter Lead – Sales and Commercial, AI Strategy & Innovation Manager / AI Architect – Digital Customer Experience.

What is Ashutosh's latest experience?

Ashutosh's most recent position is Adjunct Professor of Artificial Intelligence (Part-time) at EADA Business School.

What companies has Ashutosh worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ashutosh has worked for EADA Business School and HP Inc..

Which industries is Ashutosh most experienced in?

Ashutosh is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Ashutosh also has some experience in Education and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Ashutosh most experienced in?

Ashutosh is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Research and Development (R&D). Ashutosh also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Marketing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Ashutosh worked in recently?

Ashutosh has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Education.

Which business areas has Ashutosh worked in recently?

Ashutosh has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Ashutosh's education?

Ashutosh holds a Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence from UPC-BarcelonaTech, a Master in Computer Applications & Statistics from Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute and a Bachelor in Statistics from University of Delhi.

Does Ashutosh have any certificates?

Ashutosh has 2 certificates. These include: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI–900) and Professional Scrum Master (PSM).

What is the availability of Ashutosh?

Ashutosh is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ashutosh?

Ashutosh's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.