Dr. A. M. Sudhakara is a distinguished academician, researcher, and technologist with over 36 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. He holds a B.E. in Electronics and Communication, an M.B.A. in Operations Research, and a Ph.D. in E-Security in Banks from the University of Mysore. A renowned expert in Cyber Security, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, IoT Security, and Data Mining, Dr. Sudhakara has made significant contributions to the academic and professional communities.

He served as the former Head of the University Computer Centre and Director of the Centre for Information Science and Technology (CIST) at the University of Mysore, where he played a pivotal role in modernizing IT infrastructure and curriculum design. He has guided research scholars in emerging areas such as IoT Security and Digital Marketing Security, and has published over 24 research papers, both independently and collaboratively.

Dr. Sudhakara has taught over 25 subjects at UG and PG levels and has been a visiting faculty at reputed institutions such as SDM-IMD, TAPMI, and several universities across Karnataka. He has designed and launched multiple postgraduate diploma and master's programs in cutting-edge fields like Cyber Security and Animation.

A passionate trainer, he has conducted over 24 batches of workshops on SPSS, Excel, and business analytics. He is also an active member of professional bodies like ISOC, ICANN, CSI, and ISTE. His multilingual fluency and interests in writing, photography, and cultural heritage add depth to his versatile person.