Introducing Our Elite Faculty
Our mission is to redefine learning by blending academic rigor with real-world applications, equipping our students to tackle complex challenges confidently.
We quickly established ourselves as a benchmark for practical, industry-focused education from these beginnings.
Today, we continue to build on this legacy, striving to inspire, empower, and set a new academic and professional excellence standard. Meet our distinguished faculty members dedicated to excellence in education and research, fostering an inspiring learning environment for students and contributing to their fields of expertise.
Dr. Shyamala Chalakudi
Dr. Bhanu Kuchibhotla
Senior Technology Executive with 25+ years of experience driving digital transformations, AI/ML innovation, and data strategies across Fortune 100 companies. Expertise in aligning business goals with advanced analytics, leading global teams, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions like AI-driven platforms and cloud-native architectures.
Shy has held senior roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, and American Express, implementing transformative solutions that enhance efficiency and accelerate digital transformation. A passionate leader, she champions diversity and technical growth while fostering data-driven decision-making.
With a Doctorate in Business Administration specializing in AI and Data Science and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Shy collaborates with academia as an advisor and adjunct faculty, designing research-focused curricula and mentoring future leaders. Shy has published several papers to her credit in Marketing and Social Media.
Visionary Digital, Data, and Technology Leader with 30+ years of experience driving global digital transformation, innovation, and business success. Proven expertise in executing digital strategies, building high-performing teams, and aligning technology with organizational goals. Passionate about fostering innovation, collaboration, and mentoring future leaders.
Sayee has held leadership roles at American Express, Ameriprise Financial, CBRE, and currently serves as Head of Digital and Data Technologies at Vialto. At Vialto, he led the seamless execution of a TSA separation across 50+ technology workstreams, delivering on time and within budget after its separation from PwC.
A lifelong learner, Sayee holds a Doctorate in AI and Data Science, a Master’s in Electronics and Communications Engineering, and an MBA in Global Management. In his free time, he inspires young learners through teaching and mentorship
Dr. Sayee Bellamkonda
Business-savvy Technology Leader with extensive experience driving data strategy, governance, and digital transformation for globally systemically important banks (GSIBs) and Tier 1/2/3 institutions, including Wells Fargo, Charles Schwab, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. Bhanu has led global teams and managed multimillion-dollar initiatives, modernizing enterprise data platforms, implementing governance frameworks, and driving cloud migrations to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and accelerate data delivery.
A lifelong learner, Bhanu holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Data Science), an MBA in Global Management from ASU/Thunderbird, and a Master’s in Management Information Systems from Baruch College, NY. A certified PMP and SAFe Agilist, Bhanu aligns technology with business goals to foster sustainable transformation.
As an adjunct faculty member at ASU/Thunderbird, Bhanu teaches management graduate students, combining academic insight with industry expertise.