Sunil of TIET, Patiala

Mr. Sunil Kumar Suvvari

Sunil Kumar Suvvari is an accomplished Agile leader, independent researcher, and web accessibility advocate with a remarkable track record of advancing technology, mentoring talent, and contributing to global professional communities. With over 12 years of experience coaching, training, and empowering agile teams, Sunil has authored three books and over 20 research articles in reputed journals, with a strong focus on Agile Project Management, Artificial Intelligence applications, universal design, and inclusive digital experiences.

Biography:

Sunil’s professional achievements demonstrate a consistent ability to deliver high-impact results. He has successfully led automation initiatives that saved hundreds of man-hours and significant costs for Fortune 500 clients, improved software delivery performance by 38% for major brands, and pioneered accessibility enhancements that boosted user satisfaction for people with impairments by 60%. His leadership in aligning business and engineering teams through advanced agile frameworks has led to measurable gains in productivity, vendor engagement, and cost efficiency. He is among a select group worldwide to earn the Professional Scrum Master III certification (1 in 1,100 globally) and the SAFe Program Consultant credential (1 in 5,000 globally).

His deep engagement with IEEE spans multiple prestigious contributions. Sunil has served as a reviewer for major IEEE conferences such as the IEEE World Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2023), IEEE International Conference on Contemporary Computing and Communications (InC4), and IEEE International Conference on Augmented Reality, Intelligent Systems, and Industrial Automation (ARIIA-2024). He has chaired several international IEEE events and been invited to serve on the IEEE Senior Member Applications Evaluation Panel, helping to shape the future leadership of the IEEE community.

In recognition of his leadership and advocacy, Sunil was also invited to represent IEEE at the U.S. Congressional Visit Day, pitching IEEE’s ideas and initiatives directly to U.S. government representatives — a testament to his ability to bridge the gap between technology innovation and policy-making.

As a mentor, Sunil’s impact spans continents—he ranks in the Top 1% of mentors on ADPList, guiding professionals from 18 countries. He has trained over 800 agile practitioners, coached fresh graduates in corporate readiness, and mentored more than 300 homemakers transitioning into IT leadership roles, reflecting his passion for creating pathways to professional growth.

His professional affiliations reflect his global reach: Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers (IETE), Senior Member of IEEE, Member of ACM, International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP), Project Management Institute (PMI), British Computer Society (BCS), Scrum.org, Scaled Agile Academy (SAFe), Academy of Management (AOM), and Agile Alliance.

His contributions have earned him multiple prestigious awards, including the International Distinguished Consultant Award (2024) and Outstanding Career Achievement Award (2023). He also holds two patents—one on the future of AI in healthcare insurance cost management (2024) and another on an AI-based virtual assistant for seamless human-computer interaction.

Sunil’s thought leadership has been shared globally through keynote speeches on inclusive product design, accessibility in agile development, and universal design as a competitive advantage. With his exceptional blend of professional achievements, IEEE leadership roles, ACM contributions, global mentorship, and cross-industry affiliations, Sunil Kumar embodies the spirit of innovation and knowledge sharing that aligns perfectly with IEEE’s mission. His presence as a guest speaker promises to inspire IEEE members with actionable insights, practical strategies, and a vision for a more inclusive future in technology.

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Address:Tiet , Bhadson Road, Patiala, , Patiala, Punjab, India, 147004