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Bhavesh Patel

Sr Library Professional & IT Applications · IIM Ahmedabad

16+ years bridging library science and cutting-edge technology. Specialising in digital transformation, AI-driven solutions, and institutional repository management. Building RAG-based chatbots, mobile apps, and open-source platforms that serve thousands daily.

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16+

Years Experience

12+

Years at IIMA

Major Projects

3×

Director's Award

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Technical Skills

AI & Emerging Tech

AI / RAG Chatbots n8n Automation OpenAI API Google Gemini Supabase Pinecone

Web & Mobile Development

PHP JavaScript HTML / CSS WordPress Flutter Omeka

Library Systems

Koha ILMS DSpace SubjectPlus VuFind CORAL RemoteXS

Databases & Infrastructure

MySQL PostgreSQL Linux Grafana Apache Superset Cloud Infrastructure

Professional

Project Management Team Leadership Technical Training Cyber Security (MSc)

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Professional Experience

IIM Ahmedabad — Vikram Sarabhai Library

Sr Library Professional – IT Applications

Oct 2018 – Present · 7+ years

Lead the development and customisation of the Institutional Repository and library web platforms
Manage the library website, mobile application, and server infrastructure including Cyber Lab
Deliver technical support for KOHA, DSpace, and RemoteXS systems
Oversee IT inventory and develop portals for library equipment management
Build and manage IIMA Archives Website and Digital Repository using PHP, MySQL, and DSpace
Create IIMA Faculty Newsletter Website with MailChimp integration
Oversee IIM Libraries Consortium Website and Mobile Application
Developing RAG-based AI Chatbot for the library and IIMA Archives using n8n
Design and deliver IT training on web development, Linux, and library software

IIM Ahmedabad — Vikram Sarabhai Library

Library Professional – IT Applications

Oct 2013 – Sep 2018 · 5 years

Continued development of library digital infrastructure and open-source systems
Supported database installations, troubleshooting, and stock verification processes
Trained library trainees on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, and Linux

INFLIBNET Centre

Project Officer (CS)

Aug 2011 – Jul 2013 · 1 year 11 months

Core developer on SHODHGANGA — a national award-winning thesis repository platform
Resource person at workshops across prestigious institutions organised by INFLIBNET
Provided technical support for Linux and DSpace including customisation and operations
Developed the CALIBER 2013 conference website

IndiaNIC Infotech Ltd

Sr Web Developer

Sep 2007 – Aug 2011 · 4 years

Led website development projects with end-to-end project management and client communication
Managed and mentored a team of 2–3 junior developers
Collaborated with Sales for accurate project estimations and client-tailored solutions
Built and designed databases in PHP/MySQL across multiple simultaneous projects

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Projects

Major initiatives at Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad

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VSL Library Website

Responsive website for Vikram Sarabhai Library serving daily high-traffic usage with seamless service navigation.

PHPMySQLWordPress

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IIMA Archive Website

Digital archive platform for IIM Ahmedabad's institutional knowledge, built with PHP and MySQL.

PHPMySQLDSpace

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IIMA Institutional Repository

Open-source DSpace-based repository for preserving and sharing IIMA's academic research output.

DSpaceOpen Source

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VSL Subject Guide

SubjectPlus-based subject guide system helping researchers discover curated resources by discipline.

SubjectPlusOpen Source

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IIM Libraries Consortium

Collaborative website and mobile application for the IIM Libraries Consortium network.

PHPFlutterAPI

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RAG AI Chatbot 2026

Retrieval-Augmented Generation chatbot for library queries and IIMA Archives using n8n workflows.

n8nSupabaseOpenAIGemini

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VSL Mobile App 2026

Cross-platform mobile application for the Vikram Sarabhai Library with full API integration.

FlutterAPI

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Data Visualisation 2026

Library analytics dashboards and data visualisation using Grafana or Apache Superset.

GrafanaApache Superset

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ADINET Union Catalogue 2026

Union catalogue for Gujarat State libraries using the VuFind open-source discovery platform.

VuFindOpen Source

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Education

Master of Science — Cyber Security

Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

2022 – 2024

72% · Distinction

Bachelor of Library & Information Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

2017 – 2019

69% · First Class

MBA — Operations Research

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

2009 – 2015

63% · First Class

BE — Computer Science

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)

2003 – 2007

66% · Distinction

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Awards & Recognition

Best Presenter Award — CLSTL 2025

3rd International Conference on the Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries, hosted by IIT Gandhinagar (Sep 2025). Presented on "Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence."

Director's Special Incentive Award — IIM Ahmedabad

Awarded three times for outstanding contribution — 2015–16, 2020–21, and 2023–24.

Recognition — ICSSR NASSDOC

Recognised for assisting in establishing the Open Knowledge Social Science Gateway using WordPress.

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Speaking & Resource Person

Feb 2026

Live Demonstration of RAG Pipeline for Building an AI Chatbot Using n8n

Nerds Day (Session 2) — Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Feb 2026

Use of AI in Libraries Using AI Chatbots

Three 5-day specialised training programmes for ISRO / Department of Space library professionals — INFLIBNET Centre

Nov 2025

Beyond the Stacks: Transforming Library Services through AI-Powered Chatbots

National Symposium "Know Your Library: Beyond the Stacks" — M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai (with EBSCO)

Jul 2025

AI Applications in Libraries

Online Workshop on AI Applications in Libraries — ADINET (Jul–Aug 2025)

May 2025

Demonstration on RAG-based Chatbot Application and its Workflow

7-Day Online FDP "From Chalkboard to Chatbot: Integrating AI in Teaching-Learning Process" — University of Kalyani, West Bengal

Nov 2021

Building Website Using WordPress

Online Workshop — Resource Person

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Volunteer Contributions

Created the Ahmedabad Library Network (ADINET) website and AI Chatbot (n8n/Pinecone), launched by the INFLIBNET Director at a national seminar (Aug 2025).

Assisted in establishing the Open Knowledge Social Science Gateway at ICSSR NASSDOC using WordPress — recognised nationally.

Built websites for multiple NGOs including Vishv Umiya Foundation, Bala Hanuman Ayurvedic College, Ved Mata Gayatri Education Trust, and Umiya Career Development Council. Developed the Vivah Portal for Shree 48 Gam Kadva Patidar Samaj Ahmedabad.