Praveen Naik has been a Research Fellow at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal since 2020. In this role, he has conducted research on “Investigation of Arecanut Images for Grading through Non-Destructive Methods.” His contributions to the project include dataset curation, the development of a lightweight and efficient model, implementation of an Adaptive Genetic-Based Model Optimization, introduction of a non-destructive methodology, and successful resolution of Arecanut grading challenges. Prior to his current position, Praveen Naik served as a Senior Assistant Professor at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management from 2013 to 2020. During this time, he managed a variety of subjects, crafted compelling curricula, and conducted impactful lectures. He also provided mentorship to students, collaborated seamlessly with peers, and efficiently managed administrative responsibilities within the academic setting. From 2010 to 2011, Praveen Naik worked as a Software Programmer at SouthCan Software, where he played a pivotal role in the Milk Dairy Project. His responsibilities included supervising day-to-day dairy operations, overseeing tasks such as data entry, manipulation, and transactions. He also contributed to report customization using SQL-Server Reporting Service, thereby enhancing reporting functionalities for the organization.
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Since 2020, Praveen Naik has been pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. Prior to this, he completed his M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, from 2011 to 2013. Praveen’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Engineering from Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial Institute of Technology, Nitte, which he completed from 2006 to 2010.
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