Research & education

Making room to keep learning.

My study spans computer engineering, AI, cyber security and business. I’ve completed four degrees and am now pursuing a Master of Research at Macquarie University.

In progress

2025–2027

Current research

Master of Research in AI and Psychology

Macquarie University

I’m researching how physiological, vocal, behavioural and audience signals can be combined to model live speech performance in real time. The work focuses on practical feedback for speakers.

Completed degrees

2015–2024

Master of Information Technology in Data Science, Engineering and AI

UNSW Sydney

Completed part time over nine years while working full time, connecting formal study in data science and AI with my engineering work.

2021–2023

Master’s Degree in Cyber Security

UNSW Sydney

Postgraduate study in threat modelling and secure architecture, alongside practical work in software and API security.

2021–2022

Master of Business Administration

RMIT

Study in strategy, finance and organisational decision-making for engineering leadership.

2000–2004

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Saurashtra University

Graduated with distinction in 2004.

Courses and credentials

Further training from different stages of my career.

GitHub Copilot Level 1: Foundations Akkodis · 2025
Interviewing Techniques LinkedIn · 2022
IT Security Foundations: Core Concepts Lynda.com · 2019
R Programming Coursera · 2015
Certified Scrum Master Scrum Alliance · 2012
Sun Certified Java Programmer Sun Microsystems
Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer Sun Microsystems
Cisco Certified Network Associate Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional, Switching Cisco
Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft

Earlier education

1998–2000

Higher Secondary Certificate in Science

Sardar Patel

Science studies before my computer engineering degree.

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