Akhil Damodaran,PhD

CEO

Pune, Maharashtra, India17 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Over 17 years in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
  • Pioneered AI-driven educational experiences at IILM University.
  • Co-founder of Elteridium, focusing on blockchain and PPP systems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Higher Education and Digital Transformation with a focus on AI and Blockchain.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipAiCurriculum DevelopmentDigital TransformationInnovationInterdisciplinary CollaborationProgram DevelopmentPublic-private PartnershipsBlockchain DevelopmentService DeliveryOperational Excellence

Other Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Social SectorBusiness DevelopmentBlockchainMetaverseDigital BusinessSix SigmaService ManagementITILIT OperationsManagementIT ManagementManaged ServicesIT Service ManagementLean Manufacturing

About

As a dynamic leader with over 17 years of experience in digital transformation, emerging technologies, and strategic leadership, I am passionate about driving meaningful change through AI, blockchain, and advanced technology integration. Currently, I serve as the Dean of the School of Management at IILM University, where I am spearheading initiatives to create AI-driven educational experiences, leveraging customized GPTs and digital-first solutions to elevate academic and operational excellence. Almost 60% of our courses are AI-powered, a testament to our commitment to forward-thinking education. My career spans various sectors, including telecommunications, IT, and higher education. I have held pivotal roles with leading organizations such as Orange Business Services (France Telecommunication Group) and Tata Communications Ltd, focusing on cloud, data networking, and digital transformation. At UPES, I was the Cluster Head of the Emergent Vertical, where I developed specialized academic programs aligned with industry 4.0 needs, bridging the gap between academia and industry. As a co-founder of Elteridium, an AI and blockchain-based firm, I am actively contributing to decision-making frameworks and secure record-keeping for public-private partnerships (PPP). My current research and professional interests lie in PPPs, infrastructure regulation, strategy, and emerging technologies, particularly AI and blockchain. Recognized as a TEDx speaker and honored among the Celerity 40 under 40 Supply Chain Achievers, I bring a unique blend of academic rigor and industry expertise. My goal is to redefine education and organizational growth through advanced technology, equipping the next generation with future-ready skills and creating impactful partnerships to accelerate digital transformation.

Experience

17 yrs 7 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Symbiosis centre for management and human resource development

Director

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • SCMHRD is consistently ranked among India’s leading B-schools, including recognition in the IIRF rankings.
  • The institute has achieved global visibility with two appearances in the Financial Times rankings, reflecting international benchmarking.
  • SCMHRD is among a select group of Indian institutions accredited twice by AACSB, a global gold standard in management education.
  • Known for its rigorous SNAP-based admissions, strong alumni impact, and consistent placement performance across domains.
  • Currently advancing toward future-ready, AI-enabled, and problem-solving–oriented management education within the Symbiosis ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Social SectorBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipAI

Iilm university, greater noida

3 roles

Dean ( School of humanities and social science and School of Management)

Apr 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

  • Heading both School of Management and School of humanities and social science as Dean of Academic Operations (curriculum management, examinations, timetabling and Quality Assurance) overseeing all UG programs in both schools. Creating India's first completely flexible and best industry and Liberal combination BBA Programs.

Dean School of Management

Promoted

Feb 2024Apr 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

  • Leading strategic planning and execution to enhance academic programs, research, and industry collaboration.
  • Spearheading curriculum redesign in alignment with NEP, integrating AI, blockchain, and skill-based learning.
  • Pioneered the integration of AI-powered GPTs to revolutionize teaching, learning, and administration, enabling personalized education and enhanced student engagement.
  • Driving faculty development, recruitment, and retention to ensure academic excellence.
  • Establishing Centers of Excellence, including AI and Metaverse initiatives, to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Representing the university at national and international forums to build partnerships and enhance visibility.
  • Mentoring students and faculty to achieve academic and professional growth.
  • Managing operations and ensuring accreditation readiness through structured documentation and compliance.

Dean-Undergraduate Business School

Aug 2023Feb 2024 · 6 mos · On-site

  • leading the team for Undergraduate program :
MetaverseBlockchainProgram DevelopmentDigital Transformation

Fitsyndicate lifestyle solutions pvt ltd

Advisor

Jun 2023Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Delhi, India · Remote

World metaverse council

Member

Apr 2023Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Remote

Emerald emerging market case studies

Guest editor

Dec 2022Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo · India · Remote

Elteridium

Founder and CEO

Apr 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Building worlds first blockchain enabled public project platforms , enabling easy documentation transaction for all Public Private Partnership
MetaverseBlockchainPublic-Private PartnershipsBlockchain Development

E-cell, iit bombay

Mentor

Apr 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · India · Remote

Upes

4 roles

Cluster Head (Emergent Business Vertical)

Jan 2022Aug 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Leading the digital transformation initiative for the school of business UPES. Building metaverse for education . Created India's first MBA in metaverse
  • Programs: MBA Business Analytics, MBA Digital Business, BBA Analytics and Big Data , MBA startup and Entrepreneurship

Assistant Professor (selection grade)

Promoted

Aug 2018Feb 2022 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Aviation Strategic Management

Head of Department of Strategic Management

Jan 2018Dec 2018 · 11 mos

Assistant Professor(Senior Scale),Department of Strategic Management

Oct 2014Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Major areas of interest are Strategic Management,Airport Regulation, Public Private Partneship,financial inclusion,

Blockchain for productivity forum

2 roles

Board Member

Apr 2021Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

Board Member

Dec 2020Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

  • advisory on blockchain

Niti aayog

Regional Mentor for Change Atal Tinkering Lab Uttrakhand

Jan 2020Jan 2026 · 6 yrs · Uttarakhand

  • working with state schools for atal tinkering lab initiatives for digital transformation

Aps group of companies ,uttarakhand

Strategic Advisor

Sep 2019Dec 2019 · 3 mos · dehradun

Pursuitex llp

Partner

Apr 2019Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 3 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • it's a Think Tank Group
  • Strategy development for the company.
  • Advising senior directors on way forward
  • policy formulation

Niti aayog

Mentor for Change for Atal Tinkering Lab

Jun 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · India

Competition commission of india

2 roles

PhD Research Program

Aug 2017Aug 2018 · 1 yr · Greater Delhi Area

  • Price regulation and competition law

Project Intern

Jan 2016Jan 2016 · 0 mo · Delhi

  • Research on competition issues due to price regulations of Airport

Orange business services (france telecom group)

Service quality manager/Member Security Audit Committee (ISO-27k expert)/Six sigma Green Belt

Sep 2009Sep 2014 · 5 yrs · Delhi

  • Analyze and review Performance of Service Operation Productivity.
  •  Presenting key analysis to management for quarterly performance.
  •  Provide assistance to service operation Teams on key areas for improvement.
  •  Benchmarking performance of Operation with respect to per employee’s productivity.
  •  Creating project proposals for new projects for management review.
  •  Releasing Dashboard of service operation performance with respect to KPI's.
  •  Member of ISO-27k Audit Committee, as CSG, conducted Cross Departmental Audits, conducted workshops for security awareness.
  •  Monitored CSAT performance of all customers and analyze improvement areas for the department.
  •  Conducted workshops for Employee training and development.
  •  Developed and implemented projects to reduce Operational cost .
  •  Bench marking Overall Operational performance of productivity and created improvement plans to reduce the gaps and to enhance overall performance.
  • Worked Closely with Internal stakeholders to improve overall Customer Service Experience.
  • Projects Tools : Six Sigma , Keizen , Project Management.

Tata communication internet services limited

IT executive

Aug 2008Aug 2009 · 1 yr

  • worked as a server administrator.
  • Managed server ranging from backup server to mail server.
  • Monitoring the server activity
  • Creation and implementation of IT security policy for the company.
  • Documentation of all the work and error reports for the future references.
  • great deal of work and exposure in linux systems.(RHEL5 AND CENTOS)
  • Worked on number of projects like Open VPN , Radius server , password strengthing policy .
  • Successfully implented RAID5 for the company and maintained its working.
  • Creation and maintanence of proxy server , maintaining proxy logs
  • Has done content filtering and word filtering for the company.
  • Has done great deal of work in iptable security.
  • Experienced in taking backup using utilities like TAR . and worked in tape drives from LTO1 to LTO3 (theoretical exposure to LTO4).

Sga associates

Telecom Consultant

Jun 2008Aug 2008 · 2 mos

  •  Setting up of the telecom business plans according to the clients requirements.
  •  Worked on the licensing and regulatory issues and requirements of it in the business setup plans.
  •  Made reports on the different telecom projects and their licensing and regulatory requirements.
  •  To make auditing reports.

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Master's degree

Jan 2012Jan 2014

National Law University, Delhi

Competition Policy & Law

Jan 2014Jan 2015

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Post graduate Program — Blockchain professional

Jul 2023Nov 2023

UPES

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD — public private partnership

Jan 2015Jun 2022

British standards Institute

Six Sigma — Quality Control

Jan 2013Jan 2013

Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

BE — electronics and instrumentation

Jan 2004Jan 2008

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Hsc

Jan 2002Jan 2004

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