Prof Rao — Director of Engineering
With over 27years of experience in academia and leadership, I have dedicated my career to empowering students and fostering institutional growth. I believe that with the right guidance and determination, any student can excel in programming and become an industry-ready professional. Recognizing the disconnect between academic education and IT industry demands, I have worked to bridge this gap, positively impacting over 200,000 students and preparing them to thrive in top organizations worldwide. Key Contributions and Achievements 1. Institutional Growth Academic Excellence: Integrated cutting-edge technologies like AI, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, IoT, and Big Data Analytics into the curriculum. Established collaborations with industry leaders for certifications, internships, and live projects. Infrastructure Development: Set up state-of-the-art coding labs, research hubs, and entrepreneurship incubation centers. Transitioned to a digital-first campus with Learning Management Systems and AI-driven analytics. 2. Student and Faculty Development Fostered a culture of innovation through hackathons, coding marathons, and leadership workshops. Organized Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) to upskill educators in modern technologies and teaching practices. Encouraged interdisciplinary research, resulting in patents and publications. 3. Hackathon Excellence National-level achievements include winning Smart India Hackathon (2017-2020) and securing 2nd place in Capgemini Tech Challenge, competing with IITians and professionals. 4. Placement Success Average CSE graduate package: ₹8.75 LPA. High-profile placements include: Google: ₹41 LPA Amazon: ₹44 LPA (India) & ₹1.14 Cr (Berlin) Swiggy: 5 students at ₹30 LPA Alumni thriving in global giants like Microsoft, Facebook, and Uber with packages between ₹15-₹25 LPA. 5. Organizational Growth Improved NIRF rankings and achieved top NAAC accreditation. Attracted corporate sponsorships and international MoUs, enhancing global recognition. Vision for the Future My mission is to transform the institution into a global leader in technical education, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. By aligning academics with industry trends and creating a sustainable, research-driven ecosystem, I aim to empower students to become leaders and innovators of tomorrow.
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Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 14 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Higher Education Administration
- Hackathon Management
- Career Counseling
Career Highlights
- Empowered over 200,000 students for industry readiness.
- Achieved national hackathon victories from 2017 to 2020.
- Secured high-profile placements in top tech companies.
Work Experience
KCC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Director (Academics) (2 mos)
Lloyd Institute of Engineering and Technology
Dean Academics, Technical Training and skills development (3 yrs 6 mos)
Lloyd Institute of Management and Technology
Director of Engineering (3 yrs 6 mos)
GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management
Professor & Head Technical Training & Skills Development (8 yrs 4 mos)
Galgotias Institute of Management and Technology
Director (2 yrs 3 mos)