Summary
Keval Vora is an associate professor based in Vancouver with nine years of experience designing scalable data analytics systems and translating academic research into practical infrastructure. He earned a PhD in Computer Science from UC Riverside and progressed from graduate researcher and visiting researcher roles to faculty positions at Simon Fraser University, where he has advanced to associate professor since 2023. His background includes industry experience at Morgan Stanley, giving him applied perspective on high-performance, production-ready systems alongside rigorous research. Keval’s work focuses on building modern analytics platforms at scale, combining systems thinking with hands-on implementation—a blend that helps bridge gaps between theory and deployable engineering. Notably, he brings an international technical foundation from India to his North American research career, reflecting a sustained trajectory from early engineering training to academic leadership.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)
Diploma, Computer Engineering, Diploma, Computer Engineering at Shri Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic