Mr. B R. Venkatesh Prasanna
Assistant Professor
Mr. Venkatesh Prasanna B R is an accomplished academic and business analytics professional with expertise spanning teaching, research, and training. With nearly three years of experience as an Assistant Professor and five years of experience as a Freelance Trainer, he has been actively engaged in mentoring postgraduate and undergraduate students, delivering courses on Business Analytics, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Statistics. He currently serves at KCT Business School, Kumaraguru College of Technology as Assistant Professor and Business Analytics Domain Coordinator.
Previously, he served as a faculty member in Business Analytics at Presidency Business School, Bengaluru, and the Cambridge Institute of Technology, where he also coordinated NAAC initiatives and edited the peer-reviewed Presidency Journal of Management Thought and Research. In addition to teaching advanced analytics courses, he introduced a new hands-on program titled “Business Analytics using R.” His dedication to academic excellence is evident in his publications in Scopus- and Web of Science–indexed journals, the securing of a design patent, and his presentations at national and international conferences, several of which earned Best Paper Awards.
Beyond academia, Venkatesh has established himself as a resourceful trainer, conducting over 20 workshops and training more than 1,000 students on tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Python. His certifications from reputed institutions like IIM Bangalore, NITTE, and the Corporate Finance Institute underscore his dedication to continuous learning and professional development.
With strong command over analytics tools including Python, R, SPSS, Tableau, and Power BI, he blends technical proficiency with analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. His research contributions cover diverse domains such as HR analytics, supply chain optimization, and predictive modelling in retail.
Driven by a passion for data-driven decision-making and innovation, he aspires to leverage his academic and research expertise in the corporate sector, aiming to create meaningful business impact through advanced analytics and machine learning applications.
As a Domain Coordinator of Business Analytics, I’m responsible for
- Developing curriculum for the proposed new courses in Analytics by the Business school and re-designing of curriculum for the existing courses.
- Conducting the Industry Relevant Workshops, Guest Lectures and Continuous Assessments for MBA Program.
Business Analytics, Data Analytics and Visualization, Statistics.
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna, P.V. Inbanaathan, B. Dhinesh, U. Tamilarasan, C. Dineshkumar, S. Kiran, Characteristics assessment on riveted, bonded and hybrid joints using GFRP composites, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 47, Part 19, 2021, Pages 6889-6895, ISSN 2214-7853. (SCOPUS INDEXED – Q2)
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna, P.V. Inbanaathan, Manoj Kumar M, Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering, International Journal of Science and Innovative Engineering and Technology (IJSIET), Volume 1 May issue 2019, ISBN 978-93-81288-18-4. (OPEN ACCESS)
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna (2024), Exploring Textile Industry Landscapes: Identifying Insights from the Diverse Analysis, Asian Textile Journal, Pages 25-29, ISSN 0971-3425 (SCOPUS INDEXED – Q4)
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna (2024), Maximizing HR Analytics in the Telecommunication Sector: Enhancing Performance and Efficiency with Data-Driven Insights, Indian Journal of Natural Sciences, Pages 75111- 75116, ISSN 0976-0997 (WEB OF SCIENCE)
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna (2024), Candidate Performance Prediction – A Detailed Analysis using Predictive Analytics Workbench, Scopus Indexed Springer Book Series. (Q3)
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna (2024), Predictive Analytics in Retail: Revealing the Strategic Impact of Advertising Channels on Sales Performance through Python and Linear Regression Model”, Scopus Indexed Springer Book Series. (Q3)
- B.R. Venkatesh Prasanna (2025), AI in Textile Quality Control, Asian Textile Journal, 34(7-8), pp. 53–56 ISSN 0971-3425 (SCOPUS INDEXED – Q4)
- Presented a paper titled “Recent Trends in Mechanical Engineering – Reverse Engineering under the principle and application of CAD/CAM/CIM” and Won Best Paper Award in the 7th International Conference on Contemporary Engineering and Technology organized by Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College, Chennai.
- Presented a paper titled “Role of Reverse Engineering in Product Manufacturing in the AICTE Sponsored International Conference on Materials, Manufacturing and Machining organized by Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam.
- Presented a paper titled “Product Design and Manufacturing using Co-ordinate Measuring Machine and Won Best Paper Award in the National Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Engineering and Management organized by Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, Chennai.
- Presented a research paper titled “Big Data in HR Metrics and Analytics – A Tool to improve Organizational Performance” in the 13th International Conference, The Next Normal: Strategies for Sustainable Future organized by Pacific University, Udaipur.
- Presented a research paper titled “Predicting the Performance of an Employee before Hiring using Predictive Analytics Workbench” in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Computer Science and Information technology organized by St. Francis De Sales College, Bengaluru.
- Presented a research paper titled “HR Analytics in Recruitment Process in the Telecommunication Industry” in the International Conference on Digital Transformation in Business Management and Economics organized by Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai.
- Presented a research paper titled “A Study on Strategy Implementation in Information Technology Start-up for Sustainability in the Market” and Won Best Paper Award in the International Conference on Digital Transformation in Business Management and Economics organized by Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chennai.
- Presented a research paper titled “Data Management Enhancement through a Centralized Data Warehouse – An Inferential Analytical Approach” in the 1st IEEE International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Technology and Management – MRTM 2023 organized by New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
- Presented a research paper titled “Optimizing Healthcare Supply Chain Efficiency through Advanced Analytics: A Comprehensive Study” in the 1st IEEE International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research in Technology and Management – MRTM 2023 organized by New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru.
- Presented a research paper titled “Predictive Analytics in Retail: Revealing the Strategic Impact of Advertising Channels on Sales Performance through Python and Linear Regression Model” in the International Conference organized by Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru.
- Presented a research paper titled “Candidate Performance Prediction – A Detailed Analysis using Predictive Analytics Workbench” in the International Conference organized by Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru.
- Presented a research paper titled “Geospatial Data Visualization using Machine Learning Algorithms” in the 7th Asia – Africa Development Conference, Summit & Awards – 2024 jointly organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies (DYPIMS), Pune and Institute of Industrial and Computer Management and Research (IICMR), Pune.
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- Design No.: 406764-001
- Publication Date: 02-04-2024
| Research and Outreach | Total |
| Scopus Publication | 5 |
| Web of Science and Others | 2 |
| Patent Publication | 1 |
| Resource Person for Workshops | 23 |
| Paper Presented | 12 |
| Seminar/Conferences | 12 |
| FDP’s Attended | 5 |
| Resource Person as External Examiner | 5 |
| Keynote Speaker for Conference | 1 |