Know about me
Currently Dr. Aarti Milind Karande works as Principal at the Atma Malik Institute of Technology & Research Center (Engineering Degree/Diploma College), located in the Atma Malik Educational & Sports Complex, Shahapur.
Earlier, she was associated with Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (S.P.I.T.) as an Assistant Professor from April 2012 to December 2025, and served as President of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) at S.P.I.T. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from S.P.I.T., University of Mumbai, and her post-doctorate from C-DAC in the field of enterprise architecture, where she developed the framework needed to manage business process agility.
She obtained her M.Tech (Computer Engineering) from V.J.T.I. with an emphasis on integrated service management through SOA. Her main goal is to achieve business process standardisation. She has completed her training and earned professional certifications in COBIT 5 (PeopleCert) and Agile Project Management (APMG).
In the fields of corporate architecture and innovation (IoT smokeless stove), she has produced two patents. She was selected as the best faculty member by Cognizant. She has taught practically every subject in computer engineering, including database management, programming languages and cloud computing, using varied teaching and assessment techniques, and she keeps her knowledge current with the latest technological advancements in the field.
She is a well-known speaker who has given insightful talks on entrepreneurship, machine learning, transfer learning and business modelling, and has conducted sessions across India. During COVID she took part in online seminars and shared knowledge at no cost, and conducted online classes for students on industry themes as part of her IEEE SIGHT work. She has evaluated engineering events as a judge and mentor, and presented her research in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
She has published articles in 27 international conferences and 15 international journals. She is an IEEE Senior Member, and from 2020 to 2022 served as the IEEE SIGHT Bombay Section Chair. At S.P.I.T. she managed the activities of Industry & Entrepreneurship Coordinator and Women in Engineering IEEE Student Branch Counsellor. She has conducted Children's Day classes at schools and guided students in creating eight compact working modules for their mini projects.
Dr. Aarti Milind Karande is an accomplished academician with strong technical depth in industry practice. She works well with both quick and slow learners, helping them apply their knowledge to build valuable solutions, and has shared her knowledge through online and offline sessions at many institutions and schools.
Quick glance
- Completed LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from Asmita College of Law, Vikhroli, Mumbai, with Distinction, August 2024
- Successfully completed Post-Doctorate (Computer Engineering) internship at C-DAC, Mumbai, on the project “Quality in Enterprise Architecture”, September 2021 – August 2024
- Completed Ph.D. Technology (Computer Engineering) from S.P.I.T., University of Mumbai. Research title: “Modeling Software Solution leveraging soft computing techniques to improve business process agility”, March 2019
- Completed M.Tech (Computer Engineering) with project domain “Service Oriented Architecture” from V.J.T.I., Matunga, University of Mumbai, CGPA 8.9/10, May 2011
- Qualified GATE 2009 and GATE 2014
- Completed B.E. (Computer Engineering) from Shah & Anchor Kutchhi Engineering College, University of Mumbai, June 2001
- H.S.C. (Science), Ruparel College, Mumbai, March 1997
- S.S.C., D.S. High School, Mumbai, March 1994
Consulting interests
Available as a subject-matter expert and consultant for new technology-based projects in Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Soft Computing and Business Agility, including proofs of concept and business-development plans in Agile settings.
Skills & tools
- Programming: C, C++, Java, Visual Basic, HTML
- Databases: Oracle (9i, 19c), Oracle Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, phpMyAdmin
- Middleware & dev tools: Oracle Application Server, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Azure DevOps Server, Rational Rose Enterprise Edition, Microsoft Visual Studio
- Data & analytics: Natural Language Processing (NLP), Statistics, Algorithms, Simulations
- Platforms: Unix, Linux, Windows
- Design & media: Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Dreamweaver, Flash, Xara
- Management: Strategic Planning, Software Audit, Personality Development, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office
What students say
“I've been mentored extensively by Aarti Ma'am during my MCA Degree at Sardar Patel Institute Of Technology, Mumbai. She was my guide for the Project and the research paper I was working on. She expected me to hold up high standards for the tasks I was doing and was quite considerate about my well-being throughout too. It has been a wonderful experience being her mentee and I would like to thank her for all of the knowledge she instilled in me and also for all the support I received from her.”
Omprakash Kambli · Analyst, Deloitte Consulting · MCA, S.P.I.T. (Feb 2024)
“I am deeply grateful for the invaluable guidance provided by Aarati Ma'am. Her expertise and mentorship have played a pivotal role in navigating the intricacies of dynamic fields. Possessing an extensive knowledge base, she demonstrates a remarkable ability to distill complex concepts into insightful and easily comprehensible insights. She is not only a mentor but also a collaborative partner and thought leader in the realm of research. I wholeheartedly recommend Arati Ma'am for her exceptional guidance and unwavering support and commitment to fostering growth and excellence.”
Ankur Tambe · Senior Engineer, TVS · Ex Visiting Research Intern, S.P.I.T. (Jan 2024)