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Mr. Aditya Mishra brings specialized expertise in Agentic Workflows and Multimodal AI to the team. An IIT Kanpur graduate with an AIR 182 in JEE Advanced and a Regional Mathematics Olympiad Gold Medal, he combines mathematical intuition with elite coding skills—evidenced by a Rank 45 in ACM ICPC and a 5-star CodeChef profile.

Currently an AI Researcher at Google, he specializes in NLP and Agentic capabilities. His work is defined by a push for efficiency and autonomy; from optimizing TPU usage in PromptMind to leveraging advanced model training techniques like LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) on Gemini to architect custom enterprise solutions. He is currently focused on building next-generation autonomous agents utilizing advanced Gemini Audio models capable of seamless, human-like voice interaction.

His immersion in the field predates the current LLM boom. At University College London (UCL), he pioneered NLP techniques for Static Analysis on Clang Compiler, applying probabilistic models to code structure long before it became an industry norm. This unique blend of early-stage research, low-latency quantitative engineering experience from Quadeye, and modern Multimodal Generative AI expertise positions him as a forward-thinking architect, guiding PrepAlpine’s mission to build an intelligent, adaptive learning engine for the future.

PrepAlpine is guided not only by senior bureaucrats and industry experts, but also by an exceptional Advisory Circle of civil service aspirants and officers who have lived the UPSC journey with distinction. This group includes individuals who reached the Interview stage multiple times or even cleared the examination but could not join service due to procedural or document verification issues.

Their depth of experience — spanning years of disciplined preparation, answer writing mastery, and first-hand understanding of exam dynamics — has been instrumental in shaping PrepAlpine ecosystem. They have contributed extensively to content design, mentorship frameworks, AI diagnostics, and academic process standardization, ensuring that every feature mirrors the realities of the examination.

Together, they bring rare insight into what truly differentiates success from near success — transforming personal experience into institutional wisdom. Their involvement ensures that PrepAlpine remains authentic, empathetic, and aspirant-first, built by those who have walked the same path and now wish to make it clearer for the next generation.

This unique collaboration embodies PrepAlpine philosophy — “By Aspirants, For Aspirants — Refined by Experience, Powered by Purpose.”

An IIT Delhi Computer Science graduate and National Olympiad Gold Medallist, Sarthak brings together academic excellence and algorithmic innovation. With top national ranks in JEE (Mains AIR 260, Advanced AIR 342) and a 5★ CodeChef profile, he represents India’s finest quantitative talent.

Currently a Quantitative Researcher at Edelweiss Global Markets, Sarthak designs AI-driven trading strategies, micro-structure analytics, and low-latency systems that merge mathematics, machine learning, and real-world logic.

At PrepAlpine, he contributes to the R&D vertical, focusing on building AI-based ecosystem solutions that make learning adaptive, data-driven, and intelligent. His work supports the creation of PrepAlpine's AI backbone — from personalized answer evaluation and adaptive testing to retrieval-augmented knowledge engines that bring precision to preparation.

With research experience spanning deep-learning models at IIT Delhi and LSTM-based prediction systems at UNSW Sydney, Sarthak blends rigour, creativity, and real-world engineering — embodying the spirit of innovation that drives PrepAlpine.

Mr. Anshul Nanda is a distinguished Public Policy and Governance expert with over 22 years of rich and diverse experience across public relations, corporate affairs, and socio-political engagement. Known for his strategic acumen and result-oriented approach, he has played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between government institutions, corporates, and citizens through impactful policy interventions and outreach initiatives.

Over the years, Mr. Anshul has collaborated with leading corporates, educational institutions, and prominent political parties, contributing significantly to policy advocacy, stakeholder management, and strategic communication. His expertise lies in navigating complex governance structures, facilitating public-private partnerships, and designing programs that align business objectives with national development priorities.

Mr. Anshul’s work reflects a deep commitment to inclusive growth, transparency, and innovation in governance. He has been instrumental in organizing policy dialogues, awareness workshops, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen institutional frameworks and empower communities.

A firm believer in the transformative power of effective communication and policy synergy, Mr. Anshul continues to drive meaningful engagement between decision-makers and the public. His leadership is defined by foresight, adaptability, and an unwavering dedication to shaping a more participative and progressive governance ecosystem.

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Mr. Vajinder Pal Singh is an entrepreneurial technology leader with 18+ years of experience building and scaling global digital ventures. As COO & CTO at PrepAlpine, he leads day-to-day operations and the entire technology stack, uniting AI, cloud, and product design to deliver a UPSC platform that is structured, personalized, and performance-oriented.

At PrepAlpine, he architects the AI backbone powering adaptive learning, real-time performance analytics, and seamless user experience. He also drives platform reliability, workflow automation, and data-driven decision frameworks so aspirants get precise feedback, faster iteration, and consistent progress—without information overload.

Known for strategic foresight and hands-on execution, Mr. Vajinder Pal Singh turns complex ideas into practical, scalable systems. His guiding principle is clear: technology shouldn’t replace effort; it should amplify it—helping every aspirant prepare intelligently, write better answers, and grow with confidence.

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Mr. Sanjay Sahay, MA (History), IPS (1989), an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, is the definitive strategic guide and a unique mentor leveraging nearly 32 years high level administrative experience, research, project execution, public speaking, and writing / documentation. From heading districts as SP to Head of Recruitment of the Kosovo Police Service, under United Nations, to leading Karnataka police computerization on four occasions, to successfully spearheading humungous IT projects to working as an Election Observer in the Bastar area he has seen it all. He was awarded the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Services and two UN Medals for his service rendered in Kosovo and Sudan. He blends policing, governance and technology at all levels and across geographies.

He cracked the Indian Civil Services exam in his first (Indian Customs & Central Excise Service) and second attempts (IPS) only and did not pursue the third. In last more than three decades, he has established himself as a practitioner, executioner and an avid academician. Teaching and disseminating knowledge have been his calling in life. He embodies cutting edge knowledge. For communication mastery, he is a renowned professional public speaker (over 1400 keynotes), one of India’s most prolific writers, (DailyPost, 3300+ editions), and a prominent national TV panelist.

He mentored Young India Fellows at Ashoka University. Currently, he is Resource Person on Public Policy at St. Stephen’s Center for Advanced Learning (SCAL) and as the Founder and Mentor for the Center of Excellence for Computer Vision Research at RV College of Engineering, besides being a tech entrepreneur (Founder Director, TechConPro). A multidisciplinary wizard, he brings in a unique blend of domain authority and strategic execution in governance, management and technology, ensuring comprehensive mentorship for conquering the Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages while strategizing and directing the organization through thick and thin.

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