Anjan Lahiri founded Navikenz, an AI and Data focused Services company and prior to that he led Birlasoft and has had a career in IT services. He has been an active member of BITMAA-NA for many years and involved with RISE, mentoring and webinars.

Vijay Ruhela graduated in 1987 with a degree in Electronics and Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communication, and then earned a Master of Science Engg. & Management from MIT Sloan School of Management. He is a seasoned technology executive with a demonstrated history of impactful delivery in all aspects of technology in the financial services and engineering industry. Vijay called BITM home growing up in the campus where his father was Professor from 1961 retired as Vice-Chancellor in 1996.

Raweesh Chaudhary graduated with a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from BIT, and his career spans across many pharmaceutical companies in strategy and medical affairs. He has been an active contributor to the Pharmacy department and most recently led a project to apply data science with students and faculty at BIT.

Pushkar Kumar graduated in 2008 and built a successful career in Software engineering. At the RISE event in Phoenix, he brought enthusiasm and energy to the event. His contributions were key to making the event happen.