Gaurang Bansal

Gaurang Bansal, Director at Vedastu Application Pvt. Ltd., is co-founder of QuickAds, an innovative SaaS platform revolutionizing ROAS for D2C brands. QuickAds stands out for delivering high-quality creatives and automating targeted campaigns, cutting brand costs by 95% and boosting ad creation speed by 30x. With over 2,000+ active users, QuickAds is a game-changer for businesses seeking to optimize their advertising efforts.

Gaurang leads the Discover feature at QuickAds, driving the development of next-generation AI solutions. He is also building the largest ad library, featuring over 8 million ads from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Google, and TikTok, specifically curated for D2C brands. With more than 8 years of experience in Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, Next.js, React, and AI/ML, Gaurang is at the forefront of innovation in ad technology.

In parallel with his professional achievements, Gaurang is completing his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His exceptional expertise in Machine Learning and Privacy & Security earned him the prestigious Google PhD Fellowship award, and he has also been honored with the NUS President Fellowship for his outstanding academic achievements. Gaurang previously completed his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from BITS Pilani in 2020 and 2018, respectively.

With a passion for cutting-edge research and innovation, Gaurang’s work in machine learning, cryptography, and web security has resulted in 35+ publications in top-tier conferences and journals like IEEE IoT Journal (IF 10.1) and IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology (IF 7.2). His research has garnered over 1000+ citations on Google Scholar, underscoring his influence and impact in the field.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Gaurang has amassed considerable professional experience. Previously, he was a Research Collaborator with Google, working alongside Sai Teja Peddinti on an “Automated Browser Plugin for Phishing Detection using Federated Learning”. He has also worked with various startups, such as DRIFE, where he led the engineering of a decentralized ride-sharing platform akin to Uber, fostering a peer-to-peer transportation network and enabling dApps deployment for advanced mobility solutions.

Gaurang’s blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and academic excellence makes him a pivotal figure in the tech industry, driving forward both QuickAds and the broader landscape of AI-driven advertising.