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Jitesh Kumar

Jitesh Kumar

Consulting Scientist focused on assistive technology and accessibility

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Joined June 2026
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Accessibility advocate shaped by lived experience — Jitesh has consistently championed accessibility for people with disabilities, from researching and submitting a campus-wide accessibility study while at NIT Rourkela to advising on audits and assistive-technology initiatives with organizations like IDEA. indianexpress+1
Engineer with applied R&D experience — transitioned from engineering roles at Qualcomm (associate engineer/engineer) into senior R&D and consulting scientist roles at AMTZ/KIHT, focusing on medtech, assistive technologies and accessibility-related R&D. odishabytes
Participant and speaker in institutional and government accessibility initiatives — cited as a contributor and participant in ICMR disability and accessibility programs and documents, reflecting engagement with public-sector accessibility work. gov+1
Recognized alumnus and community contributor — featured as a young achiever and speaker at NIT Rourkela alumni events and included in alumni materials, indicating ongoing engagement with his alma mater. orissadiary+1
Active in advisory and standards committees — holds honorary and advisory roles (KiHT, IDEA) and is listed on technical/ certification committees (Purple Certification), showing involvement in standard-setting and advisory activities around accessibility and built-environment certification. purplecertification+1

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