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Kaushiki Kansara

Teaching • AI • Data
Kaushiki Kansara

Kaushiki Kansara

AI & Data Engineer • Faculty • Arizona State University

Technology educator and data professional building smarter learning experiences, clearer dashboards, and practical AI tools for classrooms and organizations.

7+

AI Data and Teaching

10000+

Learners supported

20+

Tools and platforms used

3

Core focus areas

Speaker and educator

Featured themes

Data literacy, model evaluation, and practical AI.

Python & SQL
Tableau & Power BI
Canvas & LMS design
ML & AI dashboards

Experience

Teaching, leadership, and analytics

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AI - Senior Data Engineer

Arizona State University

Present
  • Build SQL, cloud, and analytics solutions for AI monitoring and reporting.
  • Partner with leadership on AI governance, dashboards, and stakeholder communication.
  • Support LLM-powered educational tools and data pipelines for reporting and evaluation.

Course Manager, Computer Science

Arizona State University

Recent
  • Managed the lifecycle of courses for 1,000+ learners.
  • Led End of Session Meetings and the Strategic Evaluation and Innovation Cycle.
  • Coordinated with faculty, graders, TAs, and instructional designers.

Faculty Member / Data Analytics Instructor

Mesa Community College

Recent
  • Teach Python, machine learning, data visualization, and LMS workflows.
  • Create hands-on lessons that connect analytics with real-world decisions.
  • Support students through inclusive, accessible, and structured learning.

Projects

Featured work

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Teaching + Analytics

AI Dashboard for Class Performance Tracking

Sample gradebook data used with ChatGPT and Power BI to identify trends, surface at-risk students, and auto-generate summaries.

AI Governance

Model Comparison Dashboard

Executive and staff-facing dashboard to compare LLMs across BBQ, BOOLQ, and MARBLE with drill-down metrics.

Future Build

Agentic AI for Curriculum Design

A beginner-friendly concept for using AI agents to support curriculum planning and instructional design workflows.

Speaking

Conference talks and recognition

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Featured presentations

AI dashboards, dashboard design, and data storytelling

  • Speaker at a Data Conference on AI dashboards and model evaluation
  • Presented on dashboard design at ASU Data Conference
  • Served as a panelist for student career success and alumni networking

Recognition

Awards, features, and professional milestones

  • Featured among top faculty in a global magazine edition
  • Recognized for innovative teaching and educational leadership
  • Active in cross-cultural teaching and inclusive learning practices

Teaching

Teaching Philosophy and Experience

Classroom teaching

I ♥ Teaching

It’s more than a profession for me , it’s something I feel deeply connected to. Throughout my journey as a student, I was fortunate to learn from inspiring educators who shaped the way I think, learn, and approach problems. That experience naturally led me toward becoming an educator myself, where I strive to create the same meaningful and engaging learning environments for my students.

To me, teaching is rooted in empathy and kindness. I’ve had students ask to continue learning with me in their next level of courses simply because they felt a genuine connection. I’ve also had moments where students I had never met in person excitedly shared their toys with me over a Zoom call, small moments that remind me how human and personal learning truly is.

I believe every learner is unique, with their own pace, style, and way of understanding the world. What makes a great educator is the ability to recognize that individuality and find the right balance , simplifying complexity while keeping curiosity alive.

Over the past 7 years, I have been actively involved in teaching K–12 students across diverse global contexts, including Germany, France, the UK, Japan, India, the United States, and Canada. Working with students from different cultures and learning backgrounds has strengthened my ability to adapt, connect, and make learning inclusive and impactful.

Courses I Have Taught

  • Python
  • Database Management Systems
  • Data Visualization
  • Java
  • Introduction to AI
  • Data Cleaning and Enrichment

Teaching Experience

August 2024 - May 2025

Adjunct Professor, Computer Information Systems | Mesa Community College

  • Designed and delivered project-based assessments in Database Management, Systems Analysis, and Network Security.
  • Used SIS, LMS, and Tableau to track and visualize student performance.
  • Applied analytics to improve engagement and course outcomes.

May 2024 - March 2025

Manager, Computer Science | Arizona State University

  • Led ETL pipeline development for 2000+ students.
  • Improved course performance metrics (CLPR up to 65%).
  • Supported API integrations and reporting systems.
  • Improved grader workflows by 30%.

Aug 2022 - May 2024

Teaching Assistant / Grader | Arizona State University

  • Graded across Data Analysis, JavaScript, BI, Excel, and Visualization.
  • Contributed to course design in IT Security and Infrastructure.

May 2023 - Aug 2023

Computer Science Instructor | Girls Who Code

  • Taught Python, JavaScript, and web development.
  • Led workshops with industry partners (Raytheon, Yum!).
  • Managed team of 5 teaching assistants.

Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

International Instructor | Outschool

  • Taught AI, ML, Python, Web Dev to global students (8–24).
  • Aligned curriculum with CSTA and UK standards.

Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

Math Tutor | Strive Math

  • Taught Calculus, Algebra, Geometry using Python.

April 2021 - Aug 2022

Data Science Instructor | JetLearn

  • Taught Python and data science to European students.
  • Designed personalized learning materials.

Publications

Publications and Research

Ongoing research with Carnegie Mellon University (HCI) focusing on AI in Education.

Contact

Ready for collaborations, speaking, or a new role.

I am always open to academic collaborations, teaching opportunities, and initiatives that advance learning through technology and innovation.

Email

kkansar1@asu.edu

Phone

602-497-8539

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