Lt Col Narasimha R Rayudu (Retd) MTech, PMP, currently serves as Zonal Head at SunEdison, a leader in the solar power sector, overseeing operations since March 2021. Previously, Lt Col Rayudu held significant roles such as Project Manager for the Telangana Fiber Grid Project at Ernst & Young LLP, where the focus was on enhancing broadband connectivity in rural areas, and Senior Consultant at Grant Thornton LLP, contributing to Smart and Safe Cities initiatives in India. Additional experience includes tenure as General Manager at Manappuram Finance Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed technology upgrades for a nationwide branch network, and as Lt Col in the Indian Army, spearheading IT projects and faculty roles. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Computer Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, a Master’s in Military Technology from Defense Institute of Advanced Technology, and degrees in Electronics and BSc from Jawaharlal Nehru University and the National Defence Academy, respectively.