Sumit Ranjan

Head - Responsible AI | PhD Scholar | Author | AI Security Expert

I am a results-driven AI leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of AI innovation, security, and governance. As the Head of Responsible AI at Forcespot, I lead initiatives focused on trust, safety, and accountability in AI, driving secure adoption for enterprises and government.

Dubai, UAE

PhD scholar in AgenticAI Security

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About Me

AI Leader & Researcher

Driving Innovation in AI Systems

PhD Scholar

AgenticAI Security at BITS Pilani

I'm Sumit Ranjan — AI researcher, author, and security strategist with a decade of experience at the forefront of AI innovation and safety. My focus lies in building secure, scalable, and ethical AI systems with deep specialization in Agentic AI, LLM security, and AI governance.

Currently, I serve as the Head of Responsible AI at Forcespot, leading cross-functional initiatives to integrate ethics, transparency, and risk mitigation into enterprise AI deployments. Alongside, I'm pursuing a PhD in Agentic AI Security at BITS Pilani, researching trustworthy agent-based systems.

I contribute to the OWASP Agentic Security Initiative, helping define global standards in GenAI safety. My past roles span healthcare, retail, and finance—delivering real-world impact by translating complex models into meaningful business outcomes.

As an author, I've written the bestselling book "Applied Deep Learning and Computer Vision for Self-Driving Cars" and am currently working on "Enterprise Agentic AI" which explores secure deployment of autonomous AI systems in enterprises.

Core Mission

To build AI that's not just powerful, but also safe, ethical, and accountable.

Work Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

Head - Responsible AI

Forcespot, Dubai

Current Position

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

Visiting Professor - Generative AI & NLP

Manipal University Dubai

Academic Leadership

Dec 2022 - Nov 2024

Manager Data Science & AI

Majid Al Futtaim - Carrefour, Dubai

Enterprise AI Solutions

Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

Principal Data Scientist

MResult Corp, Bengaluru

Healthcare AI Innovations

Mar 2019 - Jan 2021

Sr. Data Scientist

VMWare, Bengaluru

Customer Journey Optimization

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019

Data Scientist

Affine Analytics, Bengaluru

Computer Vision for Automobile

Mar 2017 - May 2018

Software Consultant

KPIT Technologies, Bengaluru

Risk Modeling & AI Scholarship

Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

Software Consultant

Oak Systems, Bengaluru

Semiconductor Analytics

Technical Expertise

Specialized skills across the AI development lifecycle

AI Specializations

Custom Language Model Development
Computer Vision Solutions
Generative & Agentic AI
AI Security & Compliance
AI Governance
Responsible AI
MS Copilot Security
ChatGPT Security
Model Evaluation

Languages & Frameworks

Python
SQL
R Programming
OpenAI
LangChain
LlamaIndex

AI Agent Frameworks

Crew.ai
LangGraph
LangFlow
Autogen
n8n
MS Copilot Studio
MindPal

Publications & Research

Featured works in prestigious journals and conferences

Bestselling Book

Applied Deep Learning and Computer Vision for Self-Driving Cars

Comprehensive guide to building autonomous vehicles using deep learning techniques and computer vision systems.

Packt Publications

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Upcoming Book

Enterprise Agentic AI: Harnessing AI Transformation

Practical guide to implementing agentic AI systems in enterprise environments with a focus on security and governance.

Packt Publications

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Research Paper

Text summarization for pharmaceutical sciences using hierarchical clustering

Novel approach to pharmaceutical text summarization using hierarchical clustering techniques for enhanced information extraction.

Nature Springer International Journal

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Conference Paper

LLM-Powered Generative AI for Enhanced Real Estate Property Search

Innovative AI approach to real estate search using generative AI and large language models for personalized property recommendations.

IIM Bangalore

Conference Paper

UI Automation Test Element Search Using Machine Learning

Advanced techniques for UI automation testing using machine learning to improve element identification and testing efficiency.

IIM Bangalore

Research Paper

SecuregenAI: A Lifecycle Framework For Securing Large Language Models In Healthcare

Comprehensive framework for securing LLMs in healthcare applications through AI red teaming, federated learning and advanced security protocols.

Springer Nature

Achievements & Awards

Recognitions for excellence in AI research and innovation

AI Universal Council Ambassador

Recognized as an ambassador for AI Universal Council promoting responsible AI practices globally.

Einstein Award - Best Mind of the Year

Awarded by Institute of Engineering & Technology, United Kingdom for exceptional contributions to AI research.

Keynote Speaker at GSDC

Global Generative AI Advance Prompt Engineering Webinar 2025, Singapore.

Workshop at University of Birmingham

Conducted "Developing AI Agent" workshop at the prestigious University of Birmingham Dubai Campus, February 2025.

Patent Application Published

XPath identification using computer vision & localization
Application Number: 202231060501
Journal Date: 26/04/2024

Innovator Award 2022

For driving multiple AI/ML innovations at MResult Corp.

Synergy Award 2022

For Oncology Document classification Project at MResult Corp.

VMware Marketing Analytics Hackathon 2020

Solution Ranked 2nd for innovative marketing analytics solution.

Featured Podcast

Insights on AI, cybersecurity and responsible innovation

Cyber Security, Human Brains and Responsible AI

June 2025 39 min SharafDG AI Podcast

I was honored to be invited by the SharafDG AI Group to speak on their popular podcast about the critical intersection of cybersecurity, human cognition, and responsible AI practices.

In this engaging discussion, we explore the challenges and opportunities in developing secure AI systems that align with human values and ethical principles. We dive deep into strategies for building AI that not only advances technology but also protects users and maintains trust.

Key topics include balancing innovation with security, implementing ethical AI frameworks, and preparing organizations for the next generation of AI governance.

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Additional accomplishments and contributions

Certifications

AI Security Certification at Nullcon Goa 2025
MLSecOps Certification by ProtectAI 2024
Deep Learning for coders using Fastai from Queensland University, Australia
Deep Learning Nanodegree by Udacity
Deep Learning for Self Driving Cars Scholarship by KPIT Technologies
Certification on AWS-MLOPS 2022

Hackathons

VMware Sentiment Analysis Hackathon 2020 - Solution Ranked 9th
NLP News Classification Machinehack Aug 2024 - Solution Ranked 3rd
Solar Power Sustainability Challenge by Wipro 2022 - Top 5%
Ugam Sentiment Analysis Challenge 2022 - Top 1%
Trident Hackathon 2022 - Top 9%

Talks & Workshops

Workshop on "Agentic AI in Industry" at BITS Pilani Dubai, May 2025
Bootcamp on "Decoding AI Agents" for DDS Community Dubai, June 2025
Session on Generative AI in Industry at Manipal University, Dubai, July 2024
Workshop on "Deep Learning for Computer Vision" for faculty development program 2020