AI Anytime Core Members

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Sonu Kumar

Founder, AI Anytime

Sonu Kumar is a seasoned AI engineer, entrepreneur, and community builder with nearly a decade of experience in artificial intelligence. He is the founder of AI Anytime, a not-for-profit AI research and education community, and the Co-Founder & CTO at Sporo Health, a Harvard-MIT-Yale spun-out startup transforming clinical workflows using AI. As an international speaker, Sonu frequently shares insights on Responsible AI, Agentic AI, AIOps, and AI Infrastructure at global conferences and hackathons.
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Ritesh Patil

Secretary

Ritesh Patil is an Associate Consultant at Capgemini and a core member of the AI Anytime community. With a Master's in Data Science specializing in AI and NLP, he brings 3+ years of experience driving cutting-edge solutions in Generative AI, LLMs, and NLP. As part of Capgemini's Generative AI Center of Excellence, Ritesh has built production-grade AI chatbots, optimized RAG pipelines, and engineered prompts for top LLMs across OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source models. He's passionate about continuous learning, hands-on experimentation with AWS and Azure ecosystems, and advancing responsible AI development. Outside work, he's a YouTube streamer, gamer, and esports enthusiast — living by the motto: "Learning never stops until you die!"
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Anubhav Girdhar

Chairperson

Anubhav Girdhar is a Data Engineer at InvoLead and a key member of the AI Anytime community, specializing in LLMOps and generative AI infrastructure. With a background in Computer Software Engineering from The ICFAI University, Anubhav builds real-time data transformation pipelines enhanced by AI, and has contributed to secure, scalable solutions using LangChain, Qdrant/ChromaDB, and cloud-native architectures. His work spans text/image generation, synthetic data workflows, and LLM security, including the development of automated agent evaluation and guardrail systems. Known for his precision and commitment to data privacy, he consistently bridges the gap between data engineering and AI innovation.
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Perumallu Vyluru

Community Growth Lead

Vyluru Perumallu is a passionate AI innovator and Generative AI Consultant, widely recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI and Machine Learning. Known for his dedication to exploring transformative technologies, Perumallu combines deep technical expertise with a builder’s mindset. He actively contributes to the AI Anytime community, where he mentors, builds, and drives conversations around responsible AI, innovation, and real-world applications. With a strong love for development and a future-facing vision, he’s constantly experimenting at the intersection of creativity and intelligent systems.
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Divyansh Tripathi

Research Fellow

Divyansh Tripathi is a Full Stack ML Developer and M.Tech scholar in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence at IIT Roorkee, ranked AIR-75 in GATE (DA). A standout contributor to MeitY’s C4GT initiative (iGOT Karmayogi), he has built impactful AI systems for governance and learning platforms. With a B.Tech from NIT Hamirpur and multiple hackathon wins under his belt, Divyansh brings a rare blend of academic excellence and hands-on AI development. As a core member of AI Anytime, he’s passionate about democratizing AI and building solutions that scale.
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Panindhra Tallapudi

Infrastructure Architect

Panindhra Tallapudi is a Senior AI Engineer at Sporo Health and a core contributor at AI Anytime, specializing in AI-first automation and AI infrastructure. With deep expertise in backend technologies, Panindhra plays a key role in architecting scalable, intelligent systems that power real-world healthcare AI solutions. His work bridges the gap between robust engineering and cutting-edge automation, making him a driving force behind impactful, production-ready AI deployments.
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Venkata Talatam

Public Relations

Venkata Talatam is a Generative AI Architect and Analytics Lead with deep expertise in AI agents, solution architecture, and enterprise delivery. As the Founder of Kodryx AI and a core member of AI Anytime, Venkata brings a rare combination of strategic foresight and hands-on technical leadership. He has led Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives, presales, and AI-driven transformation projects across domains, while also contributing to disaster recovery (DR) planning and project governance. With a passion for building scalable AI systems, he continues to drive innovation in both business and community settings.
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Manas Chopra

Social Media

Manas Chopra is the founder of Geek Room and a passionate AI/ML practitioner with rich experience across startups like Zamp, Quizzy, and Superrep. With a strong background in NLP, MLOps, and Generative AI, Manas has organized 18+ hackathons, mentored and judged over 21, and emerged as a multiple-time winner himself. As a core member of AI Anytime, he actively contributes to community tech initiatives and learning resources. A TEDx and GenAI speaker, Manas has inspired thousands with his content, garnering 1M+ post impressions across platforms.
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Madhukar Anugu

Treasurer

Madhukar Anugu is a Lead Software Engineer at H&R Block and serves as the Treasurer of AI Anytime, actively supporting the community's operations and growth. A passionate technologist and dedicated contributor, Madhukar not only manages financial responsibilities but also plays a key role as a donor, helping sustain the self-funded, not-for-profit mission of AI Anytime. His blend of technical leadership and community commitment makes him a valued pillar of the initiative.
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Yashwani

Creative & Branding Lead

Yashwani is the Creative & Branding Lead at AI Anytime, where she shapes the community’s visual identity and storytelling. With a sharp eye for design and a passion for impactful communication, she leads campaigns that bring AI narratives to life — across digital platforms, events, and learning initiatives. From concept to execution, Yashwani ensures that every visual and brand element reflects the spirit and mission of AI Anytime’s not-for-profit movemen
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Ekshith

Academia collaboration

Ekshith leads Academia Collaborations at AI Anytime, serving as a key bridge between the community and educational institutions. Passionate about spreading AI literacy, he works on building meaningful partnerships with universities, student communities, and research groups. His efforts help foster knowledge exchange, open research initiatives, and hands-on learning experiences, staying true to AI Anytime’s mission of democratizing AI education and innovation.

Want to Join the Core Team?

Passionate about AI, community, and impact? Join the AI Anytime core team and help us drive AI literacy, open research, and innovation across India. We’re a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven movement — and we’re always looking for committed minds to build with us.