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Horticulture Cluster Development Program of the National Horticulture Board Sustainable production program for sweet corn for Yellows & Greens (Food processing company of Prasad Group)• Spearheading the development and management of a data center for the group, vigilantly overseeing the performance of each seed processing unit across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Bangladesh• Recognizing and introducing innovative methods to enhance the production efficiency of various agro-based companies• Fostering strategic partnerships with national agricultural research institutions to further collaborative growth• Cultivating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs within the Cluster Development Project under the auspices of the Prasad Group• Devising comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure optimal performance across all group companies• Drafting robust and actionable business plans to facilitate organizational success

Hyderabad, In

• Orchestrated strategic partnerships and industry relationships at both national and international levels, fostering collaborative projects with research and government agencies• Nurtured an innovative, inclusive, and performance-driven business culture to advance societal innovations through the Vishva Technology Business Incubator (VTBI) and other national innovation stakeholders• Enabled technology development and commercialization for all Sri Vishnu Educational Society (SVES) colleges under the Industry-Research program• Formulated key standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research, innovation, and student affairs to stimulate and uphold significant culture and performance growth• Provided expert technical consultancy to global companies, such as Murata Manufacturing Co, Japan, and Eagle Genomics, USA, for the refinement of their business strategies and product evaluations• Championed student development and educational programs across all constituent colleges and schools within the SVES framework

Hyderabad, Telangana, In

Projects:• Pioneered the AI4AI project as a Fellow at the Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) of the World Economic Forum• Orchestrated the "Data for Next Gen Gov" project under the auspices of the UNDP• Led an innovative project leveraging emerging technologies for agricultural development in Telangana, under the National e-Governance Plan for Agriculture, Government of India• Secured Purdue University’s Shah Family Global Innovation Seed Grant to develop an IoT device for monitoring vector populations• Administered the Hyderabad City Cluster project, under the endorsement of the Office of the Principle Scientific Advisor• Directed the IRIGP, a unique initiative for promoting innovation• Championed the T-MEDS-Comprehensive Vector Control Program for the city of Hyderabad to ensure public health safety• Guided land-use planning studies for large-scale farming projects in Mozambique• Conducted impactful research studies, including a Nutritional Status study in Vikarabad district, Telangana, in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition, and bio-efficacy studies for Biolarvicides in vector control• Participated in the UN Food System SummitKey Deliverables:Guided over 120 agro-companies and academic institutions in establishing business incubators, fostering research and business partnerships, & facilitating technology transfers Achievements:• Catalogued an extensive array of 100+ emerging technologies • Initiated creation of an Agricultural Data Lake to enhance data-driven decision-making• Mentored more than 120 agri start-ups, catalyzing growth and innovation• Led the facilitation of 10 inter-institutional partnerships • Forged 7 impactful business partnerships for agro-companies to further their strategic growth• Cultivated 3 valuable research partnerships to boost innovation & collaboration• Mentored 3 agricultural research/management institutes in establishing business incubators and commercialized 4 innovative products

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Projects:• Exploratory Analysis on Enhancing Food Sustainability via Advanced Agricultural Practices in Chad Republic for IL&FS• Development and Expansion of Irrigation Project in Komenda, Keea District, Central Region, Ghana on behalf of CRI Pumps, Coimbatore, India

Hyderabad, Telangana, In

Projects • Setting up five agro-value chain incubation centers across Africa as part of the UniBRAIN (Universities Business & Research in Agricultural Innovation) project, funded by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)• Joint Business Incubation Initiative - Founding of the Agri-Business Incubator at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University• Investigation into Soil Compatibility for Corporate Rice Farming in Guinea on behalf of M/s Top Worth Group of Companies• Soil Compatibility analysis in Solwezi, Zambia, for M/s Shapoorji Pallonji & CoKey Deliverables: • Successfully established and maintained India's first Agri Business Incubator within three years, pioneering this initiative among all Agricultural Universities nationwide• Set up five value chain incubation centers across four African countries (Mali, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia) as part of the UniBRAIN projectAchievements: • Provided mentorship to over 65 Agro entrepreneurs in India and an additional 40 in Africa• Received the prestigious Best Agribusiness Manager award in 2011• The Agri-Business Incubator at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University was recognized as the Best Agri-Business Incubator in 2011

Key Deliverables:• Conducting market studies • Preparing commodity reports• Conducting training program for clients and team members

Key Deliverables:• Establishing Biofuel plantations in Telangana State

Projects: • CFC-FAO-ICRISAT project- “Enhanced Utilization of sorghum and Pearl millet grain in the Poultry Feed Industry to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Asia” funded by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) • Organized Farmers Associations in federations across the country. Played major role in establishing the Confederation of Indian Farmers Associations (CIFA)

Key Deliverables:Tasks:1. • Preparing market research reports for Tea Board, India • Participating in conducting market surveys for major agro companies in India • Editorial team member of the Commodity India magazine

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agriculture, General

Master Of Arts - Ma, Agricultural Journalism And Mass Communication