Fellow:Ajay Kumar

Ajay Bhupatiraju is inducted as University Innovation Fellow from SRKR Engineering College,Bhimavaram in January 2017 cohort and attended Silicon valley meet-up in california,USA. Ajay is a highly motivated and accomplished individual with a strong academic and professional background. He is currently pursuing his Master's in Information Systems from Cleveland State University, and during his academic journey, he has excelled in various leadership roles and academic achievements.

Ajay is a talented entrepreneur, having received a Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the International Institute of Entrepreneurship (i2e) by North Eastern University, Boston, and APSSDC. He has also hosted workshops and events on design thinking, participated in multiple workshops on mobile making, ethical hacking, Arduino, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. He has been a content writer for various publications such as Gizmo Times, Photokatha.in, and Numerounity.in.

Ajay's professional experience includes working as a Tech Support and Administration GA for the entire college during his Master's degree. In this role, he manages software, hardware, audio, video, and peripherals, and dealt with faculty, students, and the public, reporting directly to the Director of the University.After his graduation in 2018, he worked in by collaborating with hundreds of colleges across tens of states with millions of students as L&D Head and Coordinating with government and law enforcement agencies as a data handler and service provider in L4G Solutions private limited and Worked with international clients to generate revenue as a Business Development Manager while managing biometric access of 1.3 billion Indians at 4G Identity solutions.

As a UIFellow, Ajay has been involved in promoting and teaching design thinking to students across multiple colleges in Andhra Pradesh, India. He worked on several government initiatives to bring design thinking into the education system, and has conducted multiple workshops and events to introduce the concept to thousands of students. His work has been instrumental in creating a culture of innovation and problem-solving among young minds in the region. Additionally, he has worked with various stakeholders to promote the UIF program and encourage more students to become agents of change in their respective communities. His dedication and leadership in this area have been recognized by the UIF community, and he has been invited to speak at multiple conferences and events on the topic of design thinking and student innovation where he worked on multiple projects and collaborated with fellow students to bring about positive change in the university ecosystem. He has also been a fundraiser for the 'Make a Difference' foundation, teaching spoken English to school students during weekends and introducing design thinking to hundreds of students through various workshops, campaigns, and events.

In summary, he is a highly accomplished individual with a diverse set of skills and experiences. He is an excellent communicator and leader, with a passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.