1. Dr . Mani Mala Puri
Email: manimalap@yahoo.com
.
Professional Profile
Over 25 years of experience in Strategic Planning, Academic Operations, Corporate Communication,
Teaching and Tutoring and General Administration with reputed organisations in the education sector.
Proficient in managing successful business operations with proven ability of achieving Service
Delivery/Business Targets. Extensive experience of facilitating/coaching students. Distinction of
being deputed at All India Council for Technical Education- An apex body in field of
technical education under Mininstry of Human Resources and Development,India. A keen
planner and strategist with proven abilities in corporate communication image and brand building.
Adept at handling day to day activities in co-ordination with internal/external departments for smooth
business operations. A skilled communicator with exceptional presentation skills and abilities.
Education
2005 PhD in IT (Software Engineering) from I.P university Delhi.
1990 M.Tech (Electronics and Telecommunications) from N.I.T , Kurukshetra. Secured a
1st
division.
1987 M.D.B.A (Marketing) from I.M.D.R, Pune. Secured a 1st
division
1984 M.Sc from Fergusson College, Pune. Secured a 1st
division.
1982 B.Sc. from Wadia College, Pune. Secured a 1st
division.
Certifications: Certified Novell Administrator
Organisational Experience
2007 onwards JSPM Group of Institutions(50+ prgms) Director at the group level
Jan‟2002- 2007 Reputed Engineering College, Pune- Head-IT Department
Nov‟1998- Nov‟2001 All India Council for Technical Education Director
(On Deputation)
Aug‟1985- Aug‟1991 Reputed Engineering College- Lecturer/
Assistant Professor, Aug‟ 1991
Key Result Areas across assignments;
Strategic Planning
Conceiving short/long-term plans and budgets for achievement of business objectives.
Evolving, formulating an implementing the AICTE Programs at Regional/ National levels and
independently evaluating the performance of various AICTE programs and schemes.
Close coordination with MHRD & other agencies such as SAI, NBCC on issues pertaining to AICTE.
Preparing reports and submitting the same to National Board of Accreditation.
Actively involved in preparing research proposals.
Interacting with officials from foreign universities for collaborations.
Studying the technical manpower required in the country in future and making policy decisions
regarding approvals accordingly.
Identifying frontier areas and promoting them ,in terms of funds, support etc.
Getting model syllabi framed through a galaxy of experts to serve as a model for the technical
institutes across the country.
Responsible for convening meeting of select group of eminent academicians and policy makers for
reshaping the PG education in the country.
Implementing the recommendations of this PG review committee across various colleges offering
PG courses.
NBA Coordinator at institute.
Preparing Report to be sent to NAAC.
NBA advisor to all institutes under JSPM
Evolving the placement policies for JSPM and heading the training and Placement Cells at JSPM
level.
Took lead in collaborating with St Mary‟s university ,CANADA and University of Heidelberg
Germany for student and staff exchange programme.
Corporate Communication
Network with top management for recommending viable business solutions.
2. Actively involved in image building through various means.
Preparing brochures for the college, to be displayed at national and international exhibitions.
Participating in exhibitions and seminars, as a part of brand building and market development
effort for promoting courses.
Handling appropriate media selection and evaluating new communication media from time to time
and effectively adopt the same.
Communicating with the HR fraternity for seminars/guest lectures and placements
Organised Two HR meets in collaboration with MTHR (HR fraternity) in 2007 and 2009 where more
than 400 HR senior personnel from Mumbai and Pune participated.
Organised HR meet in collaboration with AMMI (association of MBA institutes –Maharashtra ) in
2010.
Academic Operations
Managing academic operations & spearheading teams for excelling business targets & service
delivery metrics.
Teaching & tutoring on Software Engineering, Microprocessors and Digital Electronics and fostering
a healthy learning atmosphere in class & counseling students in choosing courses/ careers.
Guiding the student in the successful execution of projects.
Imparting training to the junior staff members, ensuring optimum performance.
Providing inputs for designing and finalising the curriculum and short-term courses as per the
requirements.
General Administration
Overseeing the implementation of corporate policies in the organisation.
Ensuring optimum and effective utilisation of funds in providing congenial work environment and
basic amenities in the work premises.
Ensuring maintenance of optimum inventory levels in the Stores and maintaining business
relations with vendors for the procurement of necessary items for the office.
Actively involved in alumni networking and getting the students participate and contribute to the
institute.
Relationship management with the other departments and committee members, ensuring smooth
business operations.
Preparing and generating annual reports for the institute.
Preparing the budget of the institute.
Evolving the placement policies at JSPM level.
Good liasioning with media people.
Member of various selection Committees on behalf of University of Pune.
Member and chairperson of various Local Inquiry Committees to inspect colleges under university
of Pune.
Contributions
Actively participated in professional bodies such as CSI, IEEE and ISTE.
Distinction of working as a Chief Co-ordinator for a research project worth Rs. 5 lacs from AICTE
Examiner at various levels for theory and viva voce exams.
Took lead in signing MOU with Infosys and Microsoft for faculty training and student training under
campus connect program.
Took lead for accreditation of one of the engineering colleges of JSPM by TCS.
Successfully managed the entire gamut of general administration activities of 7regional offices and
the head office at A.I.C.T.E.
Prepared the citizen's charter and master calendar of AICTE,
Made amendments of regulations, coordinating regional committee meetings also responsible for
working out modalities of launching QIP PROGRAMME FOR polytechnic teachers.
Received TRAVEL GRANT from AICTE for attending international conference.
Professional Affiliations:
Member of Board of Studies Pune University(1999-2000)and Member of Board of Studies –
Management from 2014-todate
Member Board of Examination IIIE
Expert Member of Assessors - National Board of Accreditation
EC member of associations of M.B.A & M.C.A Instutions - Maharashtra State .
Joint treasurer of AMMI –Assocation of MBA Institutes.
Editor in Chief for JSPM‟s International Journal of Computer Applications and Management (ISSN NO
22310967,impact factor 1.065) & International Journal of Technology & Management
Member of Advisory Board and Chief Coordinator of various Conferences
3. Academic Accolades
Awarded Govt Open Merit Scholarship, Class XII
IT Skills: Well versed with MS office, C++, Matlab (fuzzy, neural network toolbox)
Publications
Published books for undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering and management such
as:
Applied Physics –Everest Publications Pune
Components & Devices-Everest Publications Pune
Microprocessors-Nirali Prakashan Pune
Microprocessors & Micro-Computers-Nirali Prakashan Pune
Software Engineering-Success Publications -Pune
MIS-Success Publications –Pune
Software Testing - Success Publications –Pune
Recent trends in IT- Success Publications –Pune
Web technologies- Success Publications –Pune
Essentials of Networking- Success Publications –Pune
Mobile Computing- Success Publications –Pune
Computer Organisation- Success Publications –Pune
Computer Networks- Success Publications –Pune
Software Engineering- Success Publications –Pune
Papers Presented/Published
Annexure – I.
Also filed a patent “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING, MONITORING AND
MEASURING THE FUEL QUANTITY AND BATTERY CONDITION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE”-in process.
Awards and Recognition
Received “Best Project Award” at M.Sc level from University of Pune.
Awarded the BHARAT VIKAS AWARD by Integrated Council for Socio Economic Progress in 2002 for
contribution to education.
Invited Speaker/Seminars/ Trainings
Invited Speaker at:
IEEE National Convention, Jan 2003
Invited speaker at CDAC for technical session in 2004
Invited Speaker for 7th
CEO‟s Conference organized by IEEE in 2004 on “World
Class Management Practices”
Key Note Speaker EPPCCM ,a national conference organized by Sri Sai Institutes in
Pathankot in 2012.
Various induction programs, inaugural functions all across JSPM from 2007 till
date.
Various conferences at national level an social organizations like Lions Club.
Valedictory functions and Inaugural functions at various National and International
conferences.
Technical session chair at various conferences
Invited speaker to brief about the accreditation process of NBA/NAAC to various
colleges across Pune.
Attended various training programs such as:
Microcontrollers‟ at MAEP, Pune.
TQM at IIT Delhi
Fiber Optc Communication at COEP ,Pune.
Programming Languages at IIT Delhi
Operating System at IIT Delhi
Microprocessors at IIT Delhi.
Research Methodologies in Engineering
How to write a thesis.
4. AICTE stake holders workshop
Accreditation workshops at periodic intervals.
Personal Details
Address : 35C Diamond Park. Park Street Wakad .Pune -411057.
Phone : 9325093752
Date of Birth: 09-07-1962
ANNEXURE – I
Publications
Published books for undergraduate and postgraduate students in engineering and management such
as:
Applied Physics –Everest Publications Pune
Components & Devices-Everest Publications Pune
Microprocessors-Nirali Prakashan Pune
Microprocessors & Micro-Computers-Nirali Prakashan Pune
Software Engineering-Success Publications -Pune
Management Information Systems -Success Publications –Pune
Also filed a patent “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING, MONITORING AND
MEASURING THE FUEL QUANTITY AND BATTERY CONDITION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE”-in process.
Research Publications
CONFERENCES
National
“Total Quality Management in Technical Education – An overview”, at Conference on
management in the ICE Age at Indian Institute of Science & Management, Ranchi.
“The bridge that never was”- presented at the CEO‟s conference at Taj Malabar in Cochin
organised by Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering.
„Software Cost Estimation Models – A Review”, presented at annual CSI convention 2000 in
Vishakapatnam.
“Software Cost Estimation Models – A comparison “ at National Seminar on Reliability
Analysis & Engineering held at Institute of Armament Technology, Pune, Jun‟ 2000.
Industry Institute Interaction “at 5th
CEO‟s Conference on profit through quality and
productivity Indian Experiences at Manali on 9-11 May 2002 organized by Indian Institution of
Industrial engineering.
“The Knowledge cycle” – at 44th
national convention on Technology optimization on 22- 23
Nov 2002 organised by Indian Institution of Industrial engineering
“Strategies and action plan to realize women potential in Engineering and Technology” at
National Women‟s conference at SGSITS Indore, Oct‟ 2002.
“Jini Technology” at University of Jalgaon, Oct‟ 2002.
“Fuzzy approach to cost estimation using FPA method at „NCIICE”” at PSG Coimbatore,
Mar‟2003.
“Microwave Link Analysis Tool” at IEEE Conference on Signal Processing and Parallel Computing
organized by M.A.E Alandi in July 2003.dc
“Training The Pathway Ahead” at CEO‟s Conference at Hyderabad, Jun‟2004
“Updates in replicated databases without using multisite commit protocol “, at National
Conference on Distributed Compting, held in September 2005 at D.Y.Patil Institute of
Engineering and Technology ,Pimpri ,Pune
“Steganography using LSB insertion” at “ NCET - 07” at JSPMS, Thathawade held in April 2007.
5. “Protecting e-mail privacy using encrypted Steganography” at “NCRAIT-07 “ at Sri Ramakrishna
college of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
“A Study on usage of smartphone among engineering and Management students” ,communicated
,acceptance awaited.
International
“Initial Estimation of the size of the software based on functionality desired using a neuro fuzzy
model”,International Conference on Resource Utilisation and Intelligent Systems ,4th
-6th
January 2006.
“Wireless Networking-an overview”, at International conference on Wireless Communication
Networks”, Jun‟2003
“Image Modulator for printed Document Security” , at International Conference on “Frontier
Technologies –Need for Industry ,Business and Education” held in September 2006 at
Adhiyamaan College of Engineering at Hosur ,Tamilnadu.
“Secure Communication using image spoofing /audio spoofing “at International Conference on
“Frontier Technologies –Need for Industry ,Business and Education” held in September 2006
at Adhiyamaan College of Engineering at Hosur ,Tamilnadu.
“Quality in Management Education” at the Asian Conference at Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur.
Accreditation: “A tool for Quality Assurance in technical education” at the International
Conference - Management beyond Boundaries organized of Regional College of Management,
Bhubaneshwer.
“Continuing Education-The need of the hour”- presented at UNESCO, International Center for
Engineering education‟s Baltic region conference at Wismar Germany, Sep‟2002.
“Quality imperatives in technical education in India”- at 7 th Baltic Region seminar by UNESCO
International Centre for Engg education at Bangkok, Jul‟ 2004.
“Secure information transfer using steganography” at International conference IICT at DIT,
dehradun held in July 2007.
“Agile Project Management” at International Conference on “ Project Risk Management on OCT
2010.at Pune (ISBN no : 979-9087533821) pp 168-172
“Detecting Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks using GARCH Model” at 8th
International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology on March 18-20 ,2012 at Alain
,U.A.E. (Technically cosponsored by IEEE.)
“Dross To Gold – The Challenge in Analysis of Massive Data Generated by Internet
Users” at 8th
ISDSI International Conference held during January 2-4, 2015 at Hyatt
Regency, Pune, India.
“Literature Review on success Factors for Software Development Cost Estimation” at 8th
ISDSI International Conference held during January 2-4, 2015 at Hyatt Regency, Pune, India.
“Evaluation of communication tool of open source learning management system”
(Selected as a best paper in track C) at 8th
ISDSI International Conference held during
January 2-4, 2015 at Hyatt Regency, Pune, India
“ A study on utility of cloud computing resources for accelerating research in Bio-
molecular Simulations” at The International conference held on 21st
February, 2015 at Azam
Campus, Pune.
“Literature review on proprietary software versus open source software and role of
open source software In education system” at 7th checkmate International Conference,
Allana institute of management sciences, February 21-22, 2015
“Software Project Failure due to various factors of Software Cost Estimation – A
Review” at 7th checkmate International Conference, Allana institute of management sciences,
February 21-22, 2015 ISSN 2231 - 0290
“A Study of Cloud Computing Based Model to Facilitate Collaborative Research” at 2nd
International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities 8-10 June,2015 –
Istanbul, Turkey (INT) e- ISSN: 2411-1821 IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in
Education, Vol. I, Issue 2, August 2015
“Predictive Analytics makes our life easy”, at 8th
ISDSI International Conference held at Pune ,Jan
2-4 ,2015 .
“Review of Researches in privacy preserving data mining and utility based data mining” at 8th
ISDSI International Conference held at Pune ,Jan 2-4 ,2015 .
JOURNALS
6. National
“Some suggestions for improvement in present Technical Education system in India “Indian
Journal of Technical Education- Vol. 23, No.2 April-June 2000.
“A study of Moodle : open source learning management system with reference to its
application in test / exam management”, Allana Management Journal of Research , 2231 –
0290, Vol III, Issue 2 / July – December, 2013.
International
“Bayesian Regularization in a neural network to estimate Lines of Code”, Journal of Computer
Science, Science Publications,U.S.A. 1(4),2005 PP 505-509.
“Measurement of Maintainability using a fuzzy model”, Journal of Computer Science, Science
Publications, U.S.A. 1(4),2005 PP 538-542.
“Expert Committee model to estimate lines of code”, ACM SIGSOFT, Software Engineering
Notes, U.S.A Vol 30,Issue 5,September 2005,PP 1-4
“Evaluation of various training Algorithms in a neural network model for software Engineering
applications ”, ACM SIGSOFT, Software Engineering Notes, U.S.A. Vol 30, Issue 4, July 2005
PP 1-4
“Sensitivity Analysis of neural network and fuzzy model”, ACM SIGSOFT,Software Engineering
Notes,U.S.A Vol 30,Issue 4,July 2005
“Estimation of Lines of code using a neural network model ,“,International Journal of Science
,Technology & Management Dec 2010, www.ijstm.com
“Literature Survey on Non-Algorithmic Methods for Software Development Cost
Estimation” at CIIT International Journal of Software Engineering, December 2013, Print ISSN
0974-9748 & online ISSN 0974-9632, Impact Factor 0.261, Vol 5, No. 12, PP 386-391.
“Literature Survey on Algorithmic Methods for Software Development Cost Estimation”,
International Journal of Computer Technology and Applications (IJCTA), ISO 3297-2007, Jan-Feb
2014, ISSN: 2229-6093, Impact Factor – 2.015, IC Value 2.17, Vol 5, Issue No. 1, PP 183-188.
Factors influencing on Cost Estimation for Software Development” Global Journal of
Advanced Engineering Technologies, May 2014, ISSN 2277-6370, Impact Factor 2.62, Vol 3,
Issue-2
“A Comparison and evaluation of communication tools of open source Learning
management systems “, in International Journal of Research , e ISSN 2348-6848,p ISSN
:2348-795 x,vol2 ,Issue 10,Oct 2015
“Exploring Technology Acceptance theories and Models –A comparative analysis”,in Khoj
–Journal of Indian Mnagement Research and Practices,ISSN 09768262,International 2015
Papers accepted: In process of publication:-
“Unleashing The Power Of Communication Service Provider‟s Network Capabilities for
Delivering and Charging Of Cloud Services” at International Conference on ongoing
Research in Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
“A study of critical factors affecting accuracy of cost estimation for Software Development” at
International Conference on ongoing Research in Management and IT (INCON),
Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
“Essentials of Data Privacy in Data Mining” at International Conference on ongoing
Research in Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
“Privacy Preserving Approaches on Medical Data” at International Conference on ongoing
Research in Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
“A Comparative Study Of E-Learning And Mobile Learning In Higher Education – Indian
Perspective” at International Conference on ongoing Research in Management and IT
(INCON), Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
“A Review Of Mobile Applications Usability Issues And Usability Models For Mobile Applications
In The Context Of M-Learning” at International Conference on ongoing Research in
Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
7. “A Comprehensive Study on the Best Smartphones Available in Market in Year 2015” at
International Conference on ongoing Research in Management and IT (INCON),
Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January, 2016.
“Exploring the Best Smartphones upcoming Features of Year 2016” at International
Conference on ongoing Research in Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on
8th-9th January, 2016.
“Providing Data Confidentiality By Means Of Data Masking: An Exploration” at International
Conference on ongoing Research in Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on
8th-9th January, 2016.
“Test Data Management - Responsibilities And Challenges” at International Conference on
ongoing Research in Management and IT (INCON), Pune, India, held on 8th-9th January,
2016.
Research Work
Citations 137
h-index 5
i10-index 5
Guiding 7 PhD scholars under University of Pune
DETAILS OF Ph.D SCHOLARS
S.No. Name of the Ph.D
Scholar
Affiliation Title
1. Rahul B.Wargad Sr. System Analyst
BSNL
A cloud computing based
model to facilitate quality
research work in universities,
intitutions,and research
organizations in maharashtra
connected under 'National
Knowledge Network' and
'National mission on education
' through information and
communication technology
2. Sheetal R.Uplenchwar Asst. Professor
Allana Institute, Pune
Analytical study of
implementation and evaluation
of open source learning
management systems in
selected educational institution
in Pune(within PMC and PCMC
limits)
3. Shubhnagi M.Potdar Asst. Professor
IBMRD, Ahmednagar
A study of software cost
estimation methods and its
applicability for educational
software development and
identifying areas for reduction
in development costs.
4 Asha Kiran Grandhi Asst. Professor
JSPM‟s RSCOE, Pune
A study of clustering
techniques and designing
efficient model for privacy
preserving in data mining with
special reference to medical
applications
5 Kamleysh Meshram Asst. Professor A study of usability models for
8. JSPM‟s JIMS, Pune mobile applications and design
an innovative usability model
in the context of teaching
learning process in
management courses affiliated
to Savitribai Phule Pune
University
6 Ruby Jain Research Scholar A study of policy driven
masking for de-identification
and defensibly protect critical
data
7 Rinku Dulloo HOD, MCA DEPT
RSCOE, PUNE
A Comprehensive study on
new technology acceptance
model for smart phone related
to education sector w.s.r to
affiliated professional colleges
in Pune city.
Refree for various thesis all across India
