Video meeting . 20 mins

PhD & Graduate School Strategy Session

For students seriously considering a Master’s or PhD
FREE
Video meeting . 15 mins
5

Breaking Into AI/ML — Career Transition Session

FREE
Video meeting . 15 mins
5

Academic & Career Clarity Session

Clear guidance for your academic & career path
FREE

Ratings and feedback

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4.8/5
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5/5
Shikha was extremely easy to talk to and always had a smile on her face. Her career growth suggestions sounded very practical and was no fluff. There were some points she made that were very ambitious but made total sense in the pursuit of excellence. I will highly recommend talking to Shikha to get a clear understanding of what you can get to!
5/5
I had a great conversation with Shikha—she was friendly, easy to talk to, and really understood my questions. Her answers were clear, honest, and based on real experience, which made them especially helpful. She shared valuable insights into her PhD journey and gave me practical guidance on how to prepare and what to expect. I’m excited to stay in touch with her!
4/5
Shikha’s experiences are straightforward direct answers to my cluttering thoughts about H1. She took her time and felt like she understood my concerns and crafted her responses. It was lovely and really insightful talking with her!
5/5
Insightful, Friendly and if you are looking for an honest 15 min chat to discuss anything in AI/ML field book the call already!

About me

I am a PhD in Informatics and an AI researcher working at the intersection of privacy, explainable AI, and real-world product systems. My work focuses on making complex technologies more understandable and strategically usable for people and organizations. Alongside research, I am the founder of ConsenTerra, where I build AI-driven clarity tools that bridge academia, industry, and emerging technology. I have worked across research, enterprise AI systems, and early-stage product development, giving me a practical understanding of both academic rigor and real-world execution. I mentor students, researchers, and early-career professionals who are navigating decisions around graduate school, AI careers, research direction, and industry transitions. My approach is structured, honest, and strategy-oriented - focused on helping you make informed, confident next moves.