Data Science Institute

Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Statistics, Research, Data Analysis, Lecturing, and Science. Strong education professional with a M.Sc. focused in Statistics from University of Mumbai.

Advisor, CEO and Non-Executive Director with over 20 years consulting, line management and boardroom experience.

Stephen works with leading industrial and healthcare businesses to transform corporate performance and productivity in a dramatic, tangible and sustainable way.

Stephen has created over $10bn in value via corporate turnarounds and operational improvement, while also saving thousands of industrial jobs. He has improved the quality of healthcare for millions, saving >80,000 years of life, doubling the performance of entire healthcare systems and generating >$5bn in value for national economies.

A leading thinker on how management practice drives corporate performance, his tools have been deployed in over 19,000 organisations across 35 countries. He is an international expert and author on management practice, productivity, and performance in both industrial and healthcare organisations.

For 30 years Stephen has worked with a range of charities focused upon improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable in society. He has received >20 awards and honours for his contributions to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management Practice, including a knighthood for his charitable work.

Eur Ing Dr Stephen Dorgan GCHS BE ALM PhD CEng FIET FIoD FRAMI Chartered Engineer, Chartered Electrical Engineer, Dip IoD

I am an accomplished hands-on advanced analytics and AI leader with 15+ years’ experience delivering enterprise data solutions, predictive modelling, and AI-driven transformation across multiple Fortune 500 organizations in the UK, USA, Asia, EMEA, and Australia. My expertise spans AI/ML engineering, Generative AI applications, data governance, business intelligence, and strategic data architecture. With a proven record of building high-performance onshore and offshore team of data analyst and scientists, I designed, developed and deployed data ecosystems, and enhanced operational efficiency as well as revenue growth. I have successfully translated complex data into actionable insights, by effectively combining business acumen for solving real time problems. My journey, marked by resilience and early responsibilities, has equipped me with a strong foundation in data making me adept at stakeholder management, consulting engagements, cross-functional leadership, fostering innovation in regulated and consumer-facing industries.

Data professional with approximately 7 years of hands-on experience specializing in executing data-driven solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and utility within internal data processing systems. Passionate about leveraging data to drive informed decision-making and enhance organizational performance, seeking opportunities to contribute to innovative data projects and drive business growth.

Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Statistics, Research, Data Analysis, Lecturing, and Science. Strong education professional with a M.Sc. focused in Statistics from University of Mumbai.

Co-Founder and CEO of the Data Science Instititue , an organisation focused on delivering higher education and qualifications that enable anyone to transition to data science. As Data Science, Analytics, Machine Learning and AI are transforming business, our mission is to give access to professional and higher education in these fields globally. Our unique programmes are developed by industry professionals and lead to internationally recognised credit rated qualifications that are accessible, affordable and fast track to Masters and Bacherlors degrees.

Advisor, CEO and Non-Executive Director with over 20 years consulting, line management and boardroom experience.

Stephen works with leading industrial and healthcare businesses to transform corporate performance and productivity in a dramatic, tangible and sustainable way.

Stephen has created over $10bn in value via corporate turnarounds and operational improvement, while also saving thousands of industrial jobs. He has improved the quality of healthcare for millions, saving >80,000 years of life, doubling the performance of entire healthcare systems and generating >$5bn in value for national economies.

A leading thinker on how management practice drives corporate performance, his tools have been deployed in over 19,000 organisations across 35 countries. He is an international expert and author on management practice, productivity, and performance in both industrial and healthcare organisations.

For 30 years Stephen has worked with a range of charities focused upon improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable in society. He has received >20 awards and honours for his contributions to Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management Practice, including a knighthood for his charitable work.

Eur Ing Dr Stephen Dorgan GCHS BE ALM PhD CEng FIET FIoD FRAMI Chartered Engineer, Chartered Electrical Engineer, Dip IoD

Passionate and dedicated PhD scholar specializing in 'Biostatistics and Demography', with a strong background in Statistics and Data Science, and 5 years of research experience, with Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and execute innovative research projects, resulting in publications in indexed journals and best paper award in conferences. Skilled in critical analysis, problem-solving, and effective communication of complex ideas to both academic and non-academic audiences.

• M.Sc. Statistics, Mumbai University (1997),First Rank

• Professor- Ramnarain Ruia College (1997-2007)

• Founder, Managing Director: Sankhya Analytical Research Pvt. Ltd. (2007)

• Director: Medicounts Life Sciences Pvt Ltd(2013)

• Principal Consultant: Direxions Marketing Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2013)

• Provided consulting services to reputed clients in India, USA and Korea in BFSI, Retail, FMCG and Pharma domains

• Published papers on biostatistics, marketing analytics ,econometrics

• Member-Board of Studies St. Xaviers College, Mumbai

• Member-Board of Studies SIES College, Mumbai

• Member-Board of Studies Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai

• Member-Data Safety Monitoring Board (Alkem Laboratories and Glenmark Pharma)

Recent research papers:

1. Evaluating Principal Component Regression in case of severe Multicollinearity.

2. Comparison of predictive modeling methods: Naïve Baye’s,Logistic Regression and

3. Support Vector Machines.

Pragnesh Shah is an AI and Data Science educator, mentor, and former founder of Pioneer Education Center, where he spent over 20 years as an active professor teaching programming and building outcome-driven learning systems. His experience of running an institute brings a strong sense of ownership into his teaching—he doesn’t just deliver content; he takes responsibility for learner outcomes. He works at the intersection of education, employability, and industry expectations, designing programs that prepare learners for real roles, not just certifications. His teaching philosophy is rooted in thinking-first learning, practical problem-solving, and interview alignment. Each program incorporates case studies, real-world projects, and transformational learning journeys that move participants from theoretical understanding to job readiness. Alongside academia, Pragnesh has collaborated with leading organizations and EdTech platforms. He has contributed to Machine Learning applications in the automobile domain with Tata Motors, delivered Python and AI training with Hexaware Technologies, and conducted Data Science certification programs with Careerera, upGrad, and ExcelR across both online and offline formats.

He has also delivered academic and industry programs at institutions such as the Australian Institute of Higher Education and BSE Institute Ltd, focusing on industry-relevant programming and Machine Learning for business applications. Pragnesh has mentored students, career switchers, and professionals from diverse domains—including finance, healthcare, operations, QA, and development—helping them transition into AI, Data Science, and Analytics roles. His approach is deeply aligned with hiring realities, integrating mock interviews, decision-based questioning, and practical evaluation frameworks into every module. Driven by a genuine passion for societal contribution and authentic teaching, he views education as a means to create measurable career transformation. For him, success is not defined by course completion, but by whether a learner becomes employable and gets hired.

Assistant Professor at Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management.

Successfully completed Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science from Sankhya Analytics Research Pvt. Ltd.

PROJECT: MARKETING ANALYTICS (FMCG COMPANY).

Objective: To develop scientific method of communication for the next planned campaign for a leading FMCG company of India which manufactures and sells a host of products.

Performed: Data Management, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Predictive modeling, Machine learning Algorithms and Text mining using R and Python to determine the effective communication channel for the next campaign.

COO at the Data Science Institute.

Snigdha is Professor of Statistics at Lady Brabourne College, a leading college for women’s education. She has an MPhil in Computer Application of Statistics and has published many academic papers focused on healthcare and nutrition. In addition to over 15 years teaching core statistics, has over five years’ experience teaching data science and advanced analytics with R, Python, C, SPSS and business intelligence tools. Snigdha also consults to industry and has had many assignments in healthcare and the pharmaceutical sector.

Dr. Madonna Ghanem is a doctoral researcher specializing in artificial intelligence and data science. She holds two master’s degrees—an MBA and a Master’s in Data Science—and has an extensive academic and professional record.

She is a lecturer at the International Executive School in Strasbourg, where she teaches Spa & Wellness diploma programs as well as Data Science and AI curricula. Her career spans leadership roles across education, banking, spa and wellness, and healthcare innovation.

Dr. Ghanem is an IAIDL agent and a certified Data Science Trainer authorized by the Data Science Institute (DSI) to deliver professional AI and data science qualifications in partnership with the American University of Kuwait. She has led digital transformation initiatives and corporate training programs for major financial, telecommunications, and healthcare institutions.

As a business consultant and AI strategy advisor, she supports organizations in innovation, quality management, and performance optimization. Her work integrates academic research, corporate practice, and executive education to develop future leaders in AI, wellness, and digital transformation.

She is also an entrepreneur with 17 years of experience building and leading businesses across the wellness, technology, and education sectors. She is the co-founder and Chief AI Officer (CAIO) of INNOTECH Consultancy, where she drives innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and digital transformation.