Komaragiri Sahadev did his B.E in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad in 1991. Later he pursued his MS in Civil Engineering from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA. He worked as an IT Architect and consultant for several MNCs in the U.S for 16 years and in Singapore for 2 years. He returned to India in June 2011 with the goal of improving the quality of education in schools. He was a master trainer at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Programme, an initiative of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation. He is a premier member of iFocus Mission where he is actively engaged in transforming youth into powerful leaders. He loves to write articles on matters related to the fields of education, Indian culture and spirituality on his blog sohamtimes.org
Smt. Gottipati Sobha Rani did her M.Sc (Biochemistry) from Osmania University in Hyderabad in 1992. Later she did her Masters in Computer Information Systems from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH, USA. She worked for ABB as a quality control specialist in industrial automation. She pursued her keen interest in Samskrit by completing several certification courses. She is a trained Samskrit teacher who can converse in the most ancient language of the world. She is a volunteer at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini programme and also spends her free time in organizing Samskrit learning camps, Gita chanting programs and in assisting local kids in their academics.
Tipparaju Surendra, born and brought up in Hyderabad, has always been a techno geek at heart from school days. After his schooling at Nrupatunga High School in Kacheguda, he pursued his engineering from Osmania University and his post graduation from BITS, Pilani. He started his professional career in IT and led many teams for major MNC’s across the world. He returned from the US in 2007. He is currently working as Artificial Intelligence(AI) Architect at Microsoft playing a key role in developing products and solutions for a wide range of projects. His core passion is to bring technology and people by engaging actively in various industry forums, to play an advisory role for startups and to support social activities. He writes technology articles and speaks in many industry forums in AI, management and product development. With deep love for India he is passionate to help children in developing technical and social skills to be future leaders and entrepreneurs.
Salgam Arun Kumar has done his Civil Engineering from MVSR College. Later he did his diploma course in Construction Management from NICMAR,
Pune. Worked for Patel Engg company at Jogeshweri West, Mumbai. With an interest in pursuing business he came back to Hyderabad. Founded and ran Cybersoft in 1995-96 and later started one of the premier Java training institutes in 1997, JavaPoint Computers Pvt Ltd. Trained several hundred students in Java/J2EE technologies between 1997-2001. Continued to offer Java related corporate training programs to MNCs like IBM, Verizon, Mindtree, Accenture, Cognizant, Wells Fargo etc for their induction/need-based requirements across India until
2016. Currently, he is pursuing his interest in abroad education services and he is also advising several clients as an independent financial advisor. He is passionate to network with people and entrepreneurs. He is part of BNI (Business Network International), Masonic platform, EKAL Vidyalay and Lions Clubs.
Chitti Dakshina Murthy, an astute finance professional, did his Masters in both Commerce and Business Administration, Six Sigma Green Belt certified and a qualified Chartered Management Accountant. He is a Fellow member of CMA, India and Associate member of CIMA UK & CGMA. He has 25 years of rich experience in industry. He worked in heavy engineering industry, Cement, Chemicals, IT industry and currently working with Oil and Gas Energy company. He is one of the Directors of ifocus mission. He has transformed many youths by couching and mentoring. With his vast experience in Finance and Accounting, Management and Leadership skills, conducted several programs and brought several processes, procedures & systems which helped the mission on several fronts. He has received the prestigious “CMA-India” Young Achiever glittering Award in June 2015 at New Delhi from the hands of the Hon’ble Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, Prime Minister Office.
Kavipurapu Mukhendu Kaushik is a student of law at Symbiosis law school, Hyderabad. Following the footsteps of his grandfather, Sri Kavipurapu Kameswara Rao, a renowned practicing attorney and standing counsel for AP State Housing Board Corporation, Kaushik decided to take up law as his profession. In the 2nd of year of law itself, he along with one of his friends, filed a PIL in the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad against the inaction on part of the State of Telangana in providing remedies to those affected by flourosis in Nalgonda District. As one of the youngest public interest litigants in the country, he successfully got the TS state government to release funds to repair the damage caused by illegal dumping of garbage at Jawahar Nagar, Hyderabad. He has previously worked with a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court, Padma Bhushan, Shri P.P. Rao, who is considered the doyen of constitutional law in India. He has also worked with several ministries, judges and other social enterprises. Through his non profit, The Spark Initiative, he wishes to formalise his social activities. He wishes to establish himself as an authority of Constitutional law in India.