Meet the Minds
Behind Your Success
Industry veterans, financial & legal experts, passionate educators, and distinguished advisory board members — all drawn together by a single purpose: bridging academia and real-world excellence. We don't just teach careers. We've built them.
At Upskillize, we empower professionals and students with practical, industry-relevant skills in BFSI, AI Product Management, BI Tools, and GenAI. Our approach combines deep domain expertise with innovative educational methodologies to create transformative learning experiences that drive real career outcomes.
Our Advisory Board
Distinguished thought leaders providing strategic direction
and deep domain mentorship
Ramesh Gupta
FinTech, Product & Dx Specialist
22+ years of global financial services experience with senior leadership roles at Credit Suisse Singapore, Emirates NBD Dubai, FIS Solutions, and Oracle Financial Services. Expert in risk management, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation (SAFe 6.0, FRM, PABF — IIM Bangalore).
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Dr. Suresh A Shan
AICTE/BFSI/NAAC/NEP Expert | NBFC-CEO/CIO | AI & ESG Board Advisor
Holds 3 PhDs in Computer Science and 2 DBAs in IT Governance. Researcher with deep expertise in cybersecurity, technology adoption in rural India, and IT governance frameworks. Passionate entrepreneur, innovator, and mentor.
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Dr. Suresh A.M.
Founder & MD, Disciples India Educational Resources Pvt Ltd
Founder & Managing Director of Disciples India Group, Bengaluru — three organisations serving entrepreneurship, management & engineering students and higher educational institutions since September 2014.
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Rajendra Vemulapalli
Banking Technology & IT Strategy Expert
Accomplished banking technology professional with extensive experience in core banking systems, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture. Proven expertise in leading large-scale technology implementations across financial services in global markets.
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Dr. PurnachandraRao B
DevOps, Cloud & Quantum Computing Expert
PhD in Computer Science with 20+ years bridging academic research and industry practice. Expert in DevOps architectures, cloud platforms, and Java technologies. Pioneering work in quantum computing algorithms, quantum cryptography, and quantum-inspired NLP.
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Pavan Koduri
CA | AGM F&A at Nava Limited | Ex-Aurobindo | Ex-GMR
A Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience across energy, pharma, and infrastructure sectors, Pavan Koduri brings deep expertise in financial reporting, accounts finalisation, and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as AGM – Finance & Accounts at Nava Limited.
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Sanjayan Nair
CA | AGM F&A at Nava Limited | Ex-Aurobindo | Ex-GMR
Post Graduate in Chemical Technology (UDCT), Post Graduate in Marketing Management with 37 years multi industry experience in Chemicals, Consumer Healthcare / Pharma OTC, FMCG, Retail & e-commerce with the last 23 years as a Pan India / Business Head / Profit Centre head.
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The driving force behind Upskillize — combining growth, product offerings, technology, legal, and financial expertise
Amit Agrawal
Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer
A visionary leader with extensive experience in driving business growth and building strategic partnerships across the EdTech and professional services landscape. His passion for industry-academia collaboration has been instrumental in establishing Upskillize's innovative B2B2C approach and forging partnerships with premier MBA institutions.
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Alok Kumar
Business & Technology Executive
Distinguished leader with deep expertise in digital transformation, consulting, and strategic execution across BFSI, thought leadership, and technology sectors. Proven track record of driving innovation and delivering complex enterprise solutions that bridge business objectives with cutting-edge technology.
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Hiren Shukla
Sales Director — India & Middle East
Accomplished global executive with deep expertise in product innovation, digital ecosystems, and enterprise-scale transformation. Decades of leadership across financial services and technology-driven organisations. Known for strategic foresight and cross-border execution excellence.
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Mrs. Pushpa Latha
Head of Legal & Compliance
Seasoned legal professional overseeing regulatory compliance, governance frameworks, and institutional partnerships. Her meticulous approach ensures Upskillize operates with the highest standards of legal integrity across all educational and corporate engagements.
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Sunil Kumar Pandey
Consulting Director, Insurance Practice
Helping banks and insurers execute regulatory-resilient digital transformation — not just technology implementation.With 24+ years in BFSI across banking and insurance, Sunil have led ₹750Cr+ enterprise IT portfolios spanning core banking transformation, RBI-mandated programs , audit remediation, and digital modernization.
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Practitioners from BFSI, FinTech, AI/ML, and enterprise domains who bring live industry context to every programme
Our curated panel of domain experts is continuously growing. Stay tuned as we bring aboard more seasoned professionals to enrich your learning journey.
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The talented professionals keeping Upskillize's platform seamless and learner-first
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