Harsh Bansal

Harsh Bansal

Assistant Professor | RPA Professional | Blockchain Researcher

10+ years of experience in teaching and training in collaboration with IT industry. Technologically savvy and goal oriented. Extensive experience in programming and as Robotic Process Automation developer on Blue Prism and Automation Anywhere. Novice in the field of Blockchain.

About Me

I am an Assistant Professor with over 10 years of experience in academia and industry collaboration. Currently working at SPSU, Udaipur, I specialize in Blockchain, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and Programming with a focus on Data Structures and Algorithms.

My expertise includes mentoring national-winning teams for hackathons, developing industry-relevant curriculum, and bridging the gap between academic theory and practical applications. As a national-level mentor for Smart India Hackathon, I've guided multiple teams to victory by addressing real-world challenges posed by government organizations.

I am passionate about enhancing educational ecosystems through technology, which is reflected in my Ph.D. research on Blockchain-based secure frameworks for education. My teaching philosophy centers on equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are directly applicable in industry settings.

In addition to my academic role, I have extensive experience in RPA development and training, having collaborated with companies like Virtusa and Tech Mahindra to deliver specialized training programs for industry professionals.

Skills & Expertise

Robotic Process Automation

  • Automation Anywhere (Advanced Certified)
  • Blue Prism (Certified Developer)
  • UiPath
  • RPA Implementation & Training
  • Process Analysis & Optimization

Blockchain Technology

  • Blockchain Fundamentals
  • Solidity Programming
  • Smart Contracts
  • Consensus Algorithms
  • Blockchain Applications in Education

Database & Administration

  • Oracle SQL (Certified)
  • Oracle Database Administration
  • Database Management Systems (DBMS)
  • SQL Query Optimization

Programming & Teaching

  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Competitive Programming
  • Curriculum Development
  • Technical Training & Mentorship
  • Hackathon Coaching

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor

SPSU, Udaipur | December 2022 - Present
  • Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and Coordinator for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) for 2 consecutive years; successfully organized internal prelims and mentored 3 national-winning teams, including those solving real-world problem statements from the Ministry of Defense and MathWorks.
  • Guided the winning team of the Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (IDE) competition organized by the Ministry of Education, providing mentorship and technical insights.
  • Led the Skill Enhancement Program, organizing multiple technical bootcamps to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
  • Developed and taught a course on Competitive Programming on Coding Ninjas platform, that has significantly benefited students in their placements.
  • Designed and delivered a Blockchain Applications course with practical Solidity programming components, aligning curriculum with current industry trends and expectations.

Assistant Professor

Chandigarh University | August 2017 - December 2022
  • Established a Bot Lab in collaboration with Automation Anywhere and Virtusa to promote hands-on learning in Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
  • Acted as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for RPA training and learning initiatives, facilitating workshops and certification programs.
  • Conducted placement-focused training on Database Management Systems (DBMS) to enhance students' technical interview readiness.
  • Designed and implemented a Coding Bootcamp (2020-2021) in partnership with IBM, providing students with industry-aligned programming skills and project experience.

Assistant Professor

Lovely Professional University | August 2012 - November 2016
  • Delivered the ELITE Industrial Training Program in collaboration with Tech Mahindra, equipping students with practical skills aligned with current industry standards.
  • Received Teacher Appreciation Award (Best Faculty) in 2015 for the Discipline of Computer Science & Engineering.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering

Chandigarh University

February 2021 - Present

Research: Blockchain Based Secure Framework for Enhanced Educational Ecosystem

B.Tech (Hons.) - M.Tech (Integrated) in Computer Science and Engineering

Lovely Professional University

January 2007 - May 2012

CGPA: 8.18

Professional Trainings

Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship (IDE)

5-day training hosted by the Ministry of Education

Jan-Feb 2024

RPA Design and Development v3.0

Educator Readiness Program by UiPath

Aug 2021

Summer School on Artificial Intelligence

IIIT Hyderabad

Aug 2021

Train the Trainer Program on RPA

Automation Anywhere, Bangalore

Sep 2019

Summer School on Computer Vision

IIIT Hyderabad

Jul 2019

Faculty Development Program on Data Science

Conducted by IBM

Jul 2018

Technology Orientation for Faculty on RPA

4-week program at Virtusa, Hyderabad

May-Jun 2018

Train the Trainer Program

Technical Learning Services, Tech Mahindra, Chandigarh

Dec 2015

Oracle 9i: SQL - Introduction

Certified by Oracle

Oracle Database 10g: Administration Workshop I

Certified by Oracle

RPA Training Experience

Automation Anywhere Certification Training

Trained two batches over two years for Virtusa, guiding participants through both Essential and Advanced Certification tracks.

Blue Prism Developer Certification

Delivered Blue Prism training to two batches for Virtusa over a span of two years, supporting learners in achieving Blue Prism Developer Certification.

RPA Workshop Facilitation

Conducted a Robotic Process Automation workshop in collaboration with Automation Anywhere during the university's annual Tech Fest, promoting hands-on RPA learning.

Certifications

Machine Learning Using SAS Viya

Issued by SAS

Blue Prism Certified Developer

Credential ID: 803693253

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

Completed on Coursera

Taught by Andrew Ng

Jun 2020

Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional V10.0

Credential ID: AAADVC31833514

EMC Academic Associate in Information Storage and Management

EAA-001

Registration Number: 02999108040704

Oracle Certification – Introduction to Oracle: SQL

Test 1Z0-007 with 94% score

Oracle Testing ID: OC0883354

Publications

Blockchain in Education 4.0: A Review

H. Bansal, D. Gupta and D. Anand, "Blockchain in Education 4.0: A Review," 2023 IEEE International Conference on Blockchain and Distributed Systems Security (ICBDS), New Raipur, India, 2023, pp. 1-7

DOI: 10.1109/ICBDS58040.2023.10346544

Analysis of Consensus Algorithms in context of the Blockchain based Applications

Bansal, Harsh, Divya Gupta, and Darpan Anand, "Analysis of Consensus Algorithms in context of the Blockchain based Applications." 2022 10th International Conference on Reliability, Infocom Technologies and Optimization (Trends and Future Directions) (ICRITO). IEEE, 2022.

Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in Telemedicine and Remote Patient Monitoring

H Bansal, D Gupta, D Anand - Handbook on Augmenting Telehealth Services: Using Artificial Intelligence (1st ed.). CRC Press.

DOI: 10.1201/9781003346289

Darkness Behind the Darknet: A Comparative Analysis of Darknet Traffic and the Crimes Behind the Darknet Using Machine Learning

Mantoo, Bilal Ahmad, and Harsh Bansal. "Darkness Behind the Darknet: A Comparative Analysis of Darknet Traffic and the Crimes Behind the Darknet Using Machine Learning." Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Innovations in Computing: ICRIC 2022, Volume 1. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2023.

Patents

A Blockchain based System for Providing Paper Checking Enhancements for Authorization of a User

Application No. 202241020516, 2022

This patent focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to enhance the security, transparency, and reliability of paper evaluation systems in educational contexts. The system implements secure authorization mechanisms for users while maintaining the integrity of academic assessment processes.

Awards & Achievements

Outstanding Mentor Award - National Winning Team "Echoes of Lhonak"

Smart India Hackathon 2024, Ministry of Education

Jan 2025

Outstanding Mentor Award - National Winning Team "Solar Masters"

Smart India Hackathon 2024, Ministry of Education

Jan 2025

Outstanding Mentor Award - National Winning Team "AvaGuardians"

Smart India Hackathon 2024, Ministry of Education

Mar 2024

Mentored Winning Team, CVMU Hackathon 2024

Hosted by IIC (Ministry of HRD) and AICTE Idea Lab

Mar 2024

Best Team Player - Administrative Role

Teacher's Day 2022, Chandigarh University

Sep 2022

Best Performer - Pre-Earned Credit Program

Teacher's Day 2021, Chandigarh University

Sep 2021

Tesla Award - Best Digital Innovation in Teaching

Engineering Cluster, Chandigarh University

Sep 2021

Teacher Appreciation Award (Best Faculty)

Discipline of Computer Science & Engineering, Lovely Professional University

Sep 2015

Languages

English: Professional Working Proficiency
Hindi: Professional Working Proficiency
Punjabi: Professional Working Proficiency