DrRaju Varanasi

Dr. Varanasi brings a distinguished blend of educational excellence and industry expertise with a career that spans over three decades in Australia. Dr. Varanasi has held pivotal roles in TAFE NSW, public and Catholic schools in leveraging digital technologies and data analytics for transformational impact. Dr. Varanasi is a Chemical Engineer an MBA from IIT, New Delhi and IIM Bangalore- world class universities in India. An Australian Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Varanasi attained his PhD from University of Newcastle with his thesis on transforming school systems. His visionary approaches to education have been recognized with awards such as the Top 50 Australian CIO Award (twice) and the Gartner Innovation in Education Award. He is also a published author, contributing to the literature on educational analytics and school progress frameworks. After roles as a General Manager, Director, COO and CIO in the last 20 years, Dr. Varanasi is consulting for Google’s partners across Asia Pacific advising on data, analytics & AI strategies. As a Professor of Practice, Dr. Varanasi is committed to forging stronger partnerships between academia and industry, preparing students to navigate and excel in the dynamic field of Analytics & AI to equip them with the skills necessary to lead enterprises in a data-driven future.