Praveen Ashok Kumar

Praveen Ashok Kumar is a Technical Program Manager at US Ignite since June 2018, focusing on advancing technological innovations in smart cities through collaboration with major corporations. Previous roles include Research and Teaching Assistant at New York University, where Praveen contributed to the Systems Engineering program, and Research Associate at Con Edison, leading research on gas leak detection in urban gas distribution systems. Praveen also served as a Technology & Innovation Fellow for the City of New York, developing solutions for citywide IoT systems. Early career experiences include positions at Larsen and Toubro, Honeywell Automation, and startups aimed at promoting technical education. Praveen holds a Master's in Systems Engineering and Management from New York University and several other degrees in international business and engineering.