Dr. N. Raghavendra Rao has a doctorate in finance. He has the rare distinction of having experience in the combined areas of Information Technology and Business applications. His rich experience in the Industry is matched with a parallel academic experience in Management & IT in Business Schools. He contributes chapters for research reference books and encyclopedias. He presents papers on Information Technology and Management at National and International conferences. He is a member of the Editorial Board for research reference books and research journals published by IGI Global USA. He is the editor of four research reference books published by IGI Global USA. He is the author of a book related to Open Innovation Strategies in Modern Business. He is the recipient of the A P J Abdul Kalam Award for Outstanding Research 2024 which is instituted by the Association of Researchers & Academicians India.