Experience

National Assessment and Accreditation Council

• India
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Bengaluru, Karnataka, India



Indian Institute of Information Technology, SriCity

• India
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2023

  Established by MHRD Govt of India, Sri City Chittoor Dt Andhra Pradesh India I successfully led the Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City Andhra Pradesh (An Institute of National Importance), from 2018 to 2023 as its founding Director. I have made significant contributions including implementation of NEP 2020 by incorporating skill development, holistic education, inclusive education, credit transfer, etc. I also led the introduction of many best practices in the areas of student placements, attracting & retaining highly qualified faculty members… Show more I successfully led the Indian Institute of Information Technology Sri City Andhra Pradesh (An Institute of National Importance), from 2018 to 2023 as its founding Director. I have made significant contributions including implementation of NEP 2020 by incorporating skill development, holistic education, inclusive education, credit transfer, etc. I also led the introduction of many best practices in the areas of student placements, attracting & retaining highly qualified faculty members, promoting innovation & entrepreneurship, societal engagements by adopting neighbouring villages under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and industry engagement at multiple levels. Show less



National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

• India
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Professor (Higher Academic Grade),National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  • Nov 2009 - Aug 2023

  Tiruchirappalli Currently on deputation from NIT Trichy where I served as Director i/c (2016), Dean of Research & Consultancy (2010-2012) and Chairman of Strategic Planning Group (2015-2019) of NIT Tiruchirappalli, Commonwealth Professional Fellow at Edinburgh Napier University, Fulbright Fellow, Member of Academic Advisory Group of PMI India, Carried out projects funded by UKIERI, MeitY, AICTE, DST, Asia Foundation etc. Served as visiting faculty to IIM Ranchi, IIM Trichy.

• Director i/c

  • Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India Served as the Director i/c and provided continuity of leadership. Took up few initiatives to improve the efficiency of processes and systems. Managed COVID-19 related challenges, especially bringing back students to the campus.



National Institute of Technology Puducherry

• India
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director (i/c)

  • May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Karaikal, Puducherry, India Provided continuity of leadership on various academic, administrative and infrastructure development activities. Had an excellent time with the faculty and staff.



Gyan Circle Ventures, IIIT Sri City

• Founder & Managing Director

  • Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  IIIT Sri City Tirupati Dt Currently serving as Founder & MD of Gyan Circle Ventures (Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development at IIIT Sri City), a Section 8 Company promoting innovation and Startups. GCV is funded by MeitY under TIDE 2.0 Scheme. Gyan Circle Ventures provides support for innovators and startups through the following programs. Grants Program: Nascent start-ups with a definite Proof-of-Concept can be considered eligible for the grant. The grant is provided to create a Minimum Viable… Show more Currently serving as Founder & MD of Gyan Circle Ventures (Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development at IIIT Sri City), a Section 8 Company promoting innovation and Startups. GCV is funded by MeitY under TIDE 2.0 Scheme. Gyan Circle Ventures provides support for innovators and startups through the following programs. Grants Program: Nascent start-ups with a definite Proof-of-Concept can be considered eligible for the grant. The grant is provided to create a Minimum Viable Product and to advance the start-up till Go-to-market stage. A maximum of up to Rs. 7 Lakhs may be provided to each start-up as Grant. GCV will provide mentorship and guidance throughout the program. Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EiR) Program: An Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EiR) is an individual(s)/ student(s)/ start-up who are ready to develop and validate their idea into a Proof-of-Concept (POC). They will work from GCV incubator space GCV TBI will support the idea development, validation and subsequent development of POC. A maximum up to Rs. 4 Lakhs will be provided to each EiR as Grant. Show less



Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (Section 8 Co promoted by NIT Trichy)

• Founder & Director

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2022

  NIT Trichy Currently serving as Founder and Director of Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (CEDI), promoted by NIT Trichy as a Section 8 Company to promote innovation and entrepreneurship through Education, training, incubation, seed funding, etc. Funded by MeitY under TIDE Scheme and Sonata Software, Bengaluru. As the the Founder Director of Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (promoted by NITT and MEiTY, GoI), obtained a major grant of INR 15.5 M and created… Show more Currently serving as Founder and Director of Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (CEDI), promoted by NIT Trichy as a Section 8 Company to promote innovation and entrepreneurship through Education, training, incubation, seed funding, etc. Funded by MeitY under TIDE Scheme and Sonata Software, Bengaluru. As the the Founder Director of Center for Entrepreneurship Development and Incubation (promoted by NITT and MEiTY, GoI), obtained a major grant of INR 15.5 M and created an incubation facility and supported innovative business venture through seed funding. During my tenure, CEDI received "High Impact Entrepreneurship Campus Award 2015” from Government of India. Also secured corporate funding of INR 1.2 Crores from Sonata Software Ltd.,Bangalore for supporting the innovation and entrepreneurship development efforts and US$ 55,000 from the Asia Foundation for women entrepreneurship development. Collaborated with Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad for delivering Awareness Camps, EDPs and FDPs. Also collaborated with EDI, Government of Tamilnadu for delivering programmes under NEEDS and IEDP Convener of Entrepreneurship Development Cell( NIT Trichy) : Involved in organizing national level innovation competitions. Collaborated with National Entrepreneurship Network, and organized innovation competitions. Important initiatives mentored include-Ventura, Startup Weekend, idea challenge, etc. Served as convener of Pragyan, an annual international level techno-managerial event which focused innovation among youth for two years.This 5-day event attracted thousands of participants from all over the world. Top innovations are recommended for funding by leading agencies. As a significant contribution, ISO certification enabled to improve the process of planning and execution of the events. www.pragyan.org Show less



National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

• India
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Director i/c, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Tiruchcirappalli Also performed the duties of Chairman Board of Governors and served as Mentor Director of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Trichy. Proposed and submitted a proposal for establishing Super Computer infrastructure at the institute. Based on the proposal NIT Trichy became part of the Super Computing Mission and established the infrastructure with a budget Rs. 18 Crores. Launched Ignite, a student-driven outreach initiative to coach rural school students for JEE examinations… Show more Also performed the duties of Chairman Board of Governors and served as Mentor Director of Indian Institute of Information Technology, Trichy. Proposed and submitted a proposal for establishing Super Computer infrastructure at the institute. Based on the proposal NIT Trichy became part of the Super Computing Mission and established the infrastructure with a budget Rs. 18 Crores. Launched Ignite, a student-driven outreach initiative to coach rural school students for JEE examinations. The initiative has been very successful over the years and now sizable number rural students are able to secure admission in IITs and NITs.

• Head, Center for SME Research and Development, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  • 2014 - Jul 2016

  Tiruchcirappalli Headed the cross departmental group to spearhead the activities supporting SMEs in the manufacturing and service sectors through training, mentoring and cluster-based interventions.The Center was inaugurated in 2014 by Hon Dr. Vince Cable, Minister for Business and Innovation, United Kingdom.



Edinburgh Napier University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commonwealth Professional Fellow

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom A distinguished Fellowship on the theme Building competencies for enabling entrepreneurship development through business incubation support in Higher Educational Institutions. Visited 18 UK universities to gather best practices and engaged with professionals in the field. Had an opportunity to work with a wonderful host, Prof Sally Smith, Dean, School of Computing.



National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

• India
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Dean of Research & Consultancy, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  • 2010 - 2012

  Tiruchirappalli Enabled and supported more than 141 research and consultancy projects with a total value of about INR 3300 Lakhs. Led the efforts for establishing the R & C Council as a nodal group to support institute level plans for research & development.



National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

• India
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Department, DoMS, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  • 2000 - 2004

  Tiruchirappalli Developed and introduced two major specializations-IT Business Analysis and Business Analytics, promoted industry-institute interaction, community development, and faculty development.



National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

• India
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Head of Department, DoMS, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  • 1993 - 1997

  Tiruchirappalli Major contributions includes evolving contemporary MBA curriculum, development of core infrastructure, improving teaching-learning process, etc. The programme was ranked as one of the top 25 among 800 programmes in the country during the above period.