Dr. Parameshachari B D of Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

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Dr.Parameshachari B D

Dr. Parameshachari B.D. currently working as a Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and communication Engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India also he is also working as Associate Dean (R&D) at NMIT . He is also the Visiting Professor for University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy. He is currently serving as the Membership Development Committee Vice (MDC) Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section. He is also listed in the World’s Top 2% Scientist by Stanford University, USA for his research works. He is recognized as Research Guide at VTU,Belagavi, awarded Four PhD and currently, Five Research Scholars were pursuing Ph.D. Degree under his supervision.

Address:Karnataka, India

Dr. Chengappa M R of Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Chengappa Munjandira

Telco Core & Cloud-Native Expert | Shaping the Future of Open RAN & NFV | Architect of 5G & NFV Innovations | Expertise in Open RAN, vEPC, vIMS, and Emerging Tech | vRAN Incubation Leader | Vice Chair, IEEE Bangalore

As a Senior Technologist with over 15 years in Telco, I've been passionate about driving innovation and delivering transformative solutions. I've architected and deployed advanced NFV/vRAN systems, including Telco Core, vEPC, and vIMS, with a deep expertise in emerging technologies like Open RAN, AI/ML, and cloud-native environments.

Key Achievements:
• Pioneered cloud-native 5G Open RAN solutions, specializing in vDU integration and inline acceleration, resulting in significantly improved performance and reduced latency.
• Led the certification of our platform for Open RAN, unlocking significant new market opportunities and solidifying our position as an industry leader.
• Streamlined partner integrations, reducing onboarding time by 40% and enabling 30+ global partner deployments.
• Successfully delivered mission-critical projects, resolving critical issues and enabling successful certifications with key partners like Windriver and Samsung.
• Managed and mentored cross-functional teams, driving digital transformation initiatives for Telco operators.

Address:Karnataka, India

Dr. M. Devanathan of REVA University

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Dr. M. Devanathan

Senior Member IEEE, Fellow IETE, Associate Professor - ECE, REVA University, SAC Chair - IEEE Bangalore Section 2025

Dr M. Devanathan is an Associate Professor at REVA University with 16+ years of experience in teaching, research, and administration. Expertise in low-power VLSI, neural networks, satellite technology, and space exploration. Leading the Satellite Technology & Space Exploration (STSE) R&D activities, establishing a ground station to receive signals from satellites like QO-100, NOAA, Meteor and building CANSAT for technology demonstration and Metrological analysis.

Address:Karnataka, India

SUBRAMANYA NAVADA K R of JPMorgan Chase

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SUBRAMANYA NAVADA K R

Driving Tech Innovation | IEEE Volunteer | STEAM & Social Impact Enthusiast | Associate @ JPMorganChase

Innovative technologist and Associate at JPMorgan Chase with strong expertise in IoT, machine learning, and cloud technologies. I bridge academia, industry, and volunteer communities to deliver purposeful design, digital transformation, and collaborative impact. Passionate about mentoring future engineers and promoting ethical standards in technology, I strive to create value, inspire innovation, and strengthen diverse tech ecosystems.

Address:Karnataka, India