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• Gudivada Amarnath is an Indian politician and member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative
Assembly representing the Kovvur constituency, Minister of Information Technology of
AP.
• He belongs to the Telugu Desam Party and has held various positions within the party,
including State Secretary, State Vice President, and State General Secretary.
• As an MLA, Amarnath has worked on a number of development projects in his
constituency, including the construction of a new government hospital, the installation of
drinking water pipelines, and the construction of new roads and bridges.
• Amarnath has been recognized for his contributions to the community and has received
several awards and honors, including the "Best MLA Award" from the Government of
Andhra Pradesh in 2019.
• His special interests include promoting education, healthcare, and infrastructure
development in his constituency, as well as supporting initiatives for the welfare of
farmers and women.
• Dr. Neeraj Saxena is a Scientist/Adviser at the National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi
and a senior official at AICTE.
• He heads the Scholarships and Grants (SAG) Bureau of AICTE, managing grant programs
to improve the quality of technical education in India.
• He is also responsible for the Institutional Development Cell, which focuses on augmenting
institutional-level facilities to enhance technical education.
• Dr. Saxena conceptualized the IDEA Lab Scheme for AICTE institutions, establishing 24x7
IDEA Labs for students and faculty to convert ideas into prototypes and develop 21st-
century skills.
• He manages various grant programs, including the Prime Minister's Special Scholarship
Scheme (PMSSS) Cell, Student Development Cell, and Margadarshak Cell.
DR. BISWJIT SHAH
• Dr. Biswajit Saha is the Director of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), a
position he has held since 2018.
• He has over 28 years of experience in the field of education, including teaching, research,
and administration.
• Prior to his current role, he served as the Director of Academics at CBSE, where he played
a key role in the development of several academic initiatives.
• He has also served as a Professor and Head of the Department of Education at the
University of Delhi, where he was involved in teaching and research in the field of
educational psychology and measurement.
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• Dr. Saha is known for his expertise in developing and implementing innovative educational
policies and programs, including competency-based education and assessment, teacher
training, and e-learning.
• He is committed to promoting equity, access, and quality in education, and has been
recognized for his contributions to the field with numerous awards and honors.
• He is known for his leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and ability to bring about
positive change in the education sector.
• Chintan is currently serving as the Mission Director at Atal Innovation Mission, MIT, and
is the Chair of the Startup 20 Engagement Group under G20 India Presidency.
• Chintan Vaishnav is a passionate engineer who is on a mission to create socio-technical
solutions for improving human conditions and fighting socio-economic inequities.
• He has experience in internet and telecommunications policy, innovation strategy, system
dynamics modeling, and modeling organization, industry, and national-level dynamics.
• He has also been a visiting professor at the Indian Institute of Science and is the Academic
Director of the Tata Center for Technology and Design at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology.
• Chintan's work requires him to address challenges along the entire spectrum of
experimentation, from technology to public policy, making him a highly
interdisciplinary expert.
DR. ANIL WALI
• Anil Wali is the Managing Director at FITT, IIT Delhi, where he is responsible for policy,
programs, research and development, industry-academia interface, incubators and research
parks.
• He is a member of the Board of Management and Academic Councils of several universities
and TBIs.
• Anil is an expert in research translation, innovation management, public-private
partnerships, business strategy, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and capacity and capability
building.
• He has a strong focus on intellectual property rights (IPR), industry, innovation, technology,
and entrepreneurship and is a sought-after speaker on these topics.
• Anil has served on several prestigious expert committees of the government and industry
associations, leveraging his expertise in building partnerships between academia and
industry to drive innovation and economic growth.
• Sivarajah Ramanathan is the Mission Director and CEO of the Tamil Nadu Startup and
Innovation Mission under the Government of Tamil Nadu.
• He has played a crucial role in spearheading the growth and development of the startup
ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.
• Under his leadership, the Tamil Nadu Startup and Innovation Mission has successfully
launched several initiatives, programs, and policies aimed at nurturing and supporting the
growth of startups.
• He has worked towards creating a conducive environment for innovation and
entrepreneurship in the state, encouraging the establishment of startups and the growth of
small businesses.
• His efforts have led to the development of startup clusters, incubators, and accelerators,
providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop their ideas and bring them to the
market.
• He has also been instrumental in promoting the use of technology and innovation in various
sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, and education, to bring about social and
economic development.
• He has been recognized for his work and has received several awards and accolades for his
contribution to the startup ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.
DR. SANJEEV KUMAR VARSHNEY
• K. Varshney is an Adviser / Scientist G at the Department of Science & Technology,
Government of India.
• He has worked as a researcher in Geoscience and as a researcher (JRF, SRF) at the
University of Delhi.
• He has also worked as a faculty member at Kurukshetra University and as a counselor
(Science and Technology) at the Embassy of India in Moscow.
• He is a science promoter and facilitator, as well as a science communicator.
• K. Varshney has facilitated international scientific cooperation and has been recognized
with a Doctor of Science (Honorary causa) degree.
KAMAL CHHABRA
• Kamal Chhabra is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years of experience in auditing and
business advisory for many companies across various industries.
• He is the Founder & CEO of KC GlobEd, an Edutech company that provides international
education to Indian students and aims to make education accessible and affordable for
everyone in the world.
• Prior to starting KC GlobEd, Kamal worked as a Senior Manager in EY GDS Assurance
Practice, where he jointly led a team of over 230 professionals and was involved in projects
related to audit methodology, process improvement solutions, automation, and artificial
intelligence.
• Kamal's efforts have been recognized by all the organizations he has worked with through
their best awards.
• He has successfully cleared many PCAOB inspections on his SEC listed clients in the USA.
• Kamal has diversified experience of auditing and business advisory for many G360
Company's, Mid-Size Public and Private Company's across industries such as Automotive,
Technology, Life Science, Diversified Products, and Real Estate.
• He has expertise in financial statement audit, tax audits, limited review, and compliance
audits under various accounting standards such as US GAAP, IFRS, and Indian GAAP. He
has also worked on implementing new accounting standards like US GAAP – ASC 606,
ASC 842, ASC 326, IFRS 1, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and Company Act 2013 in India.
• Kamal is passionate about making education accessible and affordable to everyone in the
world and has founded KC GlobEd to achieve this goal.
MADHU YALLA
• He is currently working as VP, Director Operations at Innoworx Consulting LLC.
• Madhu Yalla has 16+ years of experience in SAP platforms as a Project Lead, SME Techno
functional in SAP PM, Integration lead, and Onshore Manager with End-to-End
Implementations and client engagement.
• He has experience working onsite across the US and UK and has led and delivered multiple
projects in complex SAP landscapes and non-SAP with delivery on time and within budget.
• Madhu has expertise in client and business engagement and has driven numerous onshore-
offshore deliveries for various clients.
• He has a strong understanding of different cultures and work ethics having worked with
clients in North America, Europe, and APAC.
• Madhu holds a degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and is currently
based in San Diego, California, United States.
DR.CHRISTOPHER ABRAHAM
• Dr. Christopher Abraham is the CEO and Head of the Dubai Campus as well as the Director
of Executive Education at the S P Jain School of Global Management.
• He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and has completed an Advanced Management
Program from the Harvard Business School.
• Dr. Abraham is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (FCIM) and a Member of
the Institute of Directors (IOD), London.
• He has over 30 years of experience in higher education, research, consulting, and
management development, and has held leadership positions in various prestigious
institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and the University of Dubai.
• Dr. Abraham has authored several books and research papers in the areas of marketing,
international business, and management, and has also served as a consultant to numerous
international organizations.
• He has been awarded several accolades and honors for his contributions to the field of
education, including the Outstanding Educator Award from the World Education Congress,
the Best Marketing Professor Award from CMO Asia, and the Education Leadership Award
from the Asian Confederation of Businesses.
NITESH JAIN
• Nitesh J. is the Global Head of Agency Transformation at Google.
• Nitesh J. is an alumnus of The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
• He has extensive experience in marketing and advertising, having worked with major
brands and agencies.
• Nitesh J. has led several successful projects and initiatives related to agency transformation
and business growth.
• He is known for his strategic thinking, leadership skills, and ability to drive results.
SARVESH MATHUR
• Sarvesh Mathur is the Audit Leader for Assurance at EY's Global Delivery Services (GDS)
network, where he leads a team of over 6,000 professionals across India, Philippines, and
China.
• He is responsible for strategy development and implementation, stakeholder collaboration,
and development for the Audit vertical of the GDS Assurance practice.
• Sarvesh has over 2 decades of experience in assurance services across India, Middle-East,
and the US.
• He joined EY in September 1997 and has worked in and led audit engagements and
participated in quality reviews.
• Sarvesh is an advocate for professional education and acts as a mentor to experienced
professionals at EY.
RAGHUNANDAN P.
• Raghunandan P. is the Executive Director at EY, where he serves as the GDS Assurance
Digital Leader driving analytics and automation to transform the entire life cycle of audit.
• He has experience working with local and global digital and innovation leaders to drive
automation of delivery in assurance service lines using AI, RPA, and web technologies.
• Raghunandan has worked as a leader of PWC's Analytics Platforms and Products for
various domains like financial services, supply chain, healthcare, etc., and has delivered
solutions to customers.
• He has led a team of data scientists, scrum masters, visualization experts, developers, and
data analysts.
• Raghunandan has hands-on experience in analytics, big data, Hadoop, Apache Spark, SAS,
machine learning, predictive analytics, data mining, R, Tableau, AWS, Force.com,
Java, Python, etc.
SANGEETA KAUL
• Sangeeta Kaul is the Director of DELNET (Developing Library Network) in New Delhi,
India.
• She has been with DELNET for over 26 years, first as a Network Manager and now as the
Director.
• DELNET is a library network that provides access to books, journals, and other resources
to its members.
• Sangeeta Kaul has extensive experience in library management and network coordination.
TEJASHREE SHAH
• Tejashree Shah has over 20 years of experience as an English communications and soft
skills trainer, content developer, and workshop facilitator.
• She has worked as a consultant, manager of collaborations and programs, and mentor at
iCreate, where she collaborated with key stakeholders, developed and executed training
modules and workshops, and oversaw the development of content for blog posts.
• Tejashree is also the proprietor of Shreefarm, where she has been involved in the strategic
planning of horticultural plantations and related activities.
• Additionally, she is a speaking examiner for Cambridge English Language Assessment and
has been conducting speaking examinations and assessing candidates at global proficiency
levels since 2015.
• Tejashree's strengths lie in strategic planning, designing and conducting workshops, pitch
deck preparation, and content development, among other areas. She is also skilled in soft
skills training and Cambridge ESOL and Trinity Guildhall Exam training.
RAVI YATHIRAJ
• Ravi Yathiraj is a Senior Subject Matter Expert at Global Value Add Inc.
• He has 12 years of experience in the Tax industry, specializing in complex USA tax matters.
• He has represented taxpayers in front of the IRS for various filings and notices, such as
PFIC, International filings, OVDP, Streamline filings.
• He has worked with multiple teams in Business Formation & Company compliance, core
accounting, payroll, Sales & Income taxes, giving him a 360° view of business compliance.
• He provides Financial & Tax solutions for the Business & HNI group, including reviewing
prior-year tax returns, estimating current-year taxes, and identifying tax deferral/saving
strategies.
• He has managed the IRS Continuing Education provider account for four years.
• He is skilled in customizing Google products as per business needs.
MATHEW JOHNSTON
RAGHURAM JANAPAREDDY
• Partner & Managing Director - India at Tenthpin Management Consultants since Jan 2021
• Roster of Experts - WHO Digital Technical Advisory Group since Sep 2019
• Director - Lifesciences & Healthcare at NASSCOM Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI
from Nov 2017 to Jan 2021
• Built LHIF - Lifesciences and Healthcare Innovation Forum for NASSCOM CoE to
promote HealthTech Innovation and accelerate digital adoption in Hospitals
• Led Corporate Innovation Programs for Lifesciences and Medtech Strategic Partners of
NASSCOM
• Engaged with Pharma, Med-Tech, Health Insurance, Hospitals, Academia, Government
Bodies, Regulatory, SMEs, Startups, Accelerators on the topics of innovations in IoT, Big
Data, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AR/VR and Robotics/Drones
• Organized and Collaborated on multiple Thought Leadership events, summits, workshops,
roadshows
• Panelist and Speaker at various events
• Conceptualized multiple Digital Healthcare Delivery Models in the Public
Healthcare space
NISHANT LEEKHA
• Nishant Leekha is an Associate Director - Talent Attraction & Acquisition at EY.
• He has over 15 years of experience in the Human Resource function across General HR,
Talent Acquisition & HR Information Systems implementation.
• He has experience in delivering extensively across Mid-level / Lateral hiring, Volume
hiring & Campus hiring (B-Schools, E-Schools, and G-Schools).
• Prior to EY, he worked as an Assistant Director and Manager of Talent Acquisition at
Infosys BPO.
• He also has prior industry experience in front-ending HR in a Generalist role for
organizations involved in the manufacture of iron, steel, power and float glass.
• Nishant is a driven team player possessing excellent communication, analytical, and
problem-solving skills with a knack for relationship building.
• He is adept at identifying technology opportunities and implementation.
• His expertise includes engagement-specific customized internal and external recruitment
strategies, recruitment RFx, market surveys, forecasting, headcount/pipeline planning, and
team management and development.