Professors of Practice at AVIT
Mr. Syed Mohamed
HEAD/ICTS - ENGINEERING AND MBA
Over 40 years of global experience in the field of IT, having worked in various global Fortune 100 companies. Managed a 2500 member strong IT team and overlooked an annual turn over of US$ 80 million in this role as QA Head – India. During this period has held various leadership and executive roles.
Currently working as Head – ICTS, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation. Working to ensure that the colleges are enabled with the right infrastructure and also working with the academic community to ensure that recent transformations that are happening in the field of IT is embedded as curriculum for the students to make them market ready on completion of their studies. Continuing to work with various colleges and providing Faculty Development Program and also training students on the following areas– Soft skills, Time Management, Etiquette, Communication, Group Discussion, Interview etc.
As part of the IT career have experience in Program Management, Center of Excellence (CoE) Establishment, Recruitment & Contracting, Delivery Management, Training & Certification, Competency & Knowledge Management, Requirement Management & Fulfilment – Staffing. Have a vast experience in QA Consulting to a large number of clientele across the globe for various leading Retail, Healthcare, Financial Services and Travel & Logistics organizations. During his tenure in IT, was also responsible for the Industry Academic collaboration and was instrumental in training students in colleges so that they can be made employable on completion of their studies.
Dr. Anish K Ravi
Deputy Director - Professional Programmes - MBA
Dr. Anish K Ravi is a marketing enthusiast, academician, and author with over 17 years of experience spanning both the fast-paced world of financial services and banking, as well as higher education. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of Professional Programs at Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, Anish has a proven track record of academic excellence, seamlessly integrated with practical, real-world expertise. After making a name for himself in the financial sector with companies like Citi Bank and HDFC Bank—where he garnered both the Gold and Silver Star Employee awards—Anish transitioned to academia. In 2013, he made a life-changing decision to leave the corporate world and pursue his passion for teaching and writing, beginning his teaching career at Chennai Business School. His teaching philosophy centres around collaborative learning and the "learning-by-doing" method, which he believes make learning an engaging and enjoyable experience while promoting out-of-the-box thinking within a real-life context.
He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing, a Master's in Global Business Leadership and Management, and a Master's in International Business. His robust academic background serves as the bedrock upon which he has built an illustrious career. Anish is the author of three seminal books: "Reimagining Marketing" (2019), "Winning Digital Way" (2021), and "Brand Mastery" (2023). His articles and research papers have been featured in national and international journals, including The Hindu BusinessLine. At the postgraduate and executive levels, Dr. Anish specializes in an array of subjects such as Marketing Management, Customer Relationship Management, Rural and Social Enterprise Marketing, Brand Management, Sales and Distribution Management, B2B and Key Account Management, and Strategic Management.
Dr. Anish K Ravi embodies a unique blend of academic rigour and practical ingenuity. Far from being a mere observer, he is a proactive contributor to the evolving landscape of marketing. Through his multifaceted roles, he has made it his mission to impart knowledge that is not only theoretically sound but also pragmatically viable, thereby shaping the marketers of tomorrow.
Mr. Suresh Raman
Head, HR - MBA
Suresh Raman is basically a science graduate with a law and management degrees from reputed Indian institutes. He has worked in critical roles of organization development areas across various industries. He is a quick learner and a hands-on professional connecting people with business on the one hand as an individual and creating systems and processes on the other hand for organizations and institutes. Currently working as Head- HR (AVMC).
A strategic business leader at Board - level with significant experience in organization governance practices. Operational excellence and specialised in building organizations’ capacity - aligning structure, building staff/skills/systems/processes to drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. Wide experience in change management and transformation processes.
A seasoned HR leader with over 3+decades of high-quality experience in various industry segments across Manufacturing/Retail/Services/IT/BPO/Professional Services firms/Healthcare/Medical Education.
Direct involvement in the planning and implementation of business strategy for development and expansion in highly complex and multi- cultural environments including customer interface, evaluation and transition, building customer - centric leadership teams and driving high performance team accomplishments. Primary strengths in employee relations, performance management coaching, leadership building, recruitment, compensation, compliance, organizational development and training.
Mr. Sundar Varanasi
Software Industry - Professor of Practice
Mr. Sundar Varanasi has more than 25 years of experience in the Software Industry in Practice, Programme / Project, Delivery Managements, PreSales and Consulting. He has incubated several Service Lines, while holding responsible / leadership positions in large companies. His work largely was involved in the Application Services and has also managed large projects the Infrastructure services. This involved managing teams spread across Geos.
Sundar likes to form teams by bringing people together and solving problems.
Has spoken / lectured in several forums such as Step-IN, ISQT International. ESCI, ISACA, Engineering Colleges etc. He has worked in USA, Kenya, Japan, UK, Germany besides India.
Mr. Kishore Kuppuswamy
Software Industry - Professor of Practice
Mr. Kishore has worked in Software Industry for more than 26 years and with a rich experience of worked in latest technology such as Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence. He has worked in Multi National Companies such as MCI WorldCom (USA), HCL, Polaris and CitiBank. He has obtained PMP certification from PMI-USA. He has been certified by IBM in the area of Data Science, Data Analysis and Cloud Computing. On the Functional domain, he has been certified by IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance).
He has handled Project Management in domains such as BFSI segment (Banking, Financial and Insurance Systems), worked in multi-platform with different culture of people. His technology specialization includes Python, Java, Oracle, C, C++, Unix and Salesforce. Apart from Teaching in computer skills, his role expands to Course Syllabus modification/preparation and conducting modular training in alignment to Industry needs. He has presented a Paper in National Conference in the area of Neural Networks.
B. S. Seshadri
CSE - Professor of Practice
B. S. Seshadri is an accomplished Technology Manager, Cloud Architect and Professor of Practice with over 15+ years of diverse experience spanning data analytics, data engineering, and strategic leadership. He has demonstrated expertise in transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business value and operational efficiency. With a strong foundation in Data Science, statistical analysis, and visualization, he brings a unique blend of technical depth and business acumen to both industry and academia.
His professional journey includes key roles in leading global organizations such as AstraZeneca, TCS, Cognizant,Genpact and Infosys, where he contributed to large-scale data transformation initiatives and enterprise analytics solutions. He possesses extensive hands-on experience in modern data ecosystems, including AWS and Azure cloud platforms, big data tools, data modeling techniques, and data governance frameworks. His proficiency spans across tools and technologies like Python, PySpark, SQL, Power BI, and orchestration platforms, along with strong exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.He got a good exposure in Financial Services, Insurance, Retail and Life Science domain too.
Currently serving as a Professor of Practice at AVIT, Chennai, he is actively involved in teaching Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning while also contributing to curriculum development and industry-integrated learning initiatives. He is passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry by fostering practical, hands-on learning environments. His commitment lies in mentoring students, encouraging innovation, and preparing future professionals to excel in the evolving data-driven world.
Mr. Senthil Kumar Rajasekaran
CSE - Professor of Practice
Mr. Senthil Kumar Rajasekaran is an accomplished IT leader and transformation specialist with over 25 years of experience managing large-scale technology programs across global enterprises. He has held diverse leadership roles such as Program Director, Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Head, Cloud & DevOps Lead, Automation and Transformation Leader, combining strategic vision with hands-on delivery excellence, predominantly at a leading global IT services company.
His expertise spans strategic planning, stakeholder management (CxO level), global delivery oversight, and program governance, with strong capabilities in Agile and Hybrid project management, Digital Transformation, Cloud (AWS), DevOps, Automation, ITIL-based Service Management, and AI-driven business solutions. Technically proficient with Jira, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, MS Project, and Power BI, he ensures seamless integration of business strategy with technology execution. With international exposure across the USA, Canada, Singapore, and Malaysia, he brings a global perspective and experience across domains, predominantly in Healthcare and Insurance, driving innovation and operational excellence.
He holds premier certifications including AWS Certified Solution Architect (Professional & Associate), Agile Scrum Master, ITIL V4, Blue Prism RPA Developer, Advanced Project Management (Stanford University), Bullet Proof Manager (Crestcom International), and AI for Business Professionals (HP). As a Professor of Practice, he leverages his global IT and AI experience to bridge academia and industry, mentoring students to excel in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and emerging AI-driven solutions."
