Giri Hallur

Professor and Deputy Director with deep expertise in digital telecom education and research. Strong background in integrating AI, data analytics, and ICT frameworks into curricula and teaching, enriching industry-academic partnerships. Recognized for leading Prevision -an ICT industry forecast, research projects and fostering high-impact collaborative research. Accomplished in academic administration, curriculum modernization, and elevating institutional reputation through industry collaborations and strategic program development.

I am an experienced academician & expert in ICT Management with more than 20 years of professional experience in the field. My work experience ranges from 2001 to date. I have a PhD in Telecom Policy & Regulations, two Master Degrees in Management & Physics and two post graduate Diplomas in Competition Policy & Law and Telecom Management; and have various training in Wireless Technologies, Enterprise Architecture and Telecom Process Management. 

Currently, as part of my role as Deputy Director, I am actively involved in leading and managing industry-academia tie-ups for enhancement of Digital Skills of our students in areas of Industry Analysis, Telecom Standards, Telecom Frameworks, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, RPA, Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Analytics. I am experienced in industry-oriented research and publication in the form of SIDTM’s Annual Telecom Forecast- Prevision and industry projects. I have initiated and delivered training on latest telecom technologies to industry professionals. I also lead and manage adoption of ICT in academic delivery and assessments at Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM).   

As a researcher, I have to my credit 60+ publications including peer-reviewed articles in SCOPUS/Web of Science enhancing visibility of the institute. I have published 2 Indian Patents in the area of IoT and application of Machine to Machine Communications.

In summary, I feel that my 20 + years of combined professional experience coupled with my education and certifications in Enterprise Architecture and Project Management have adequately equipped me well with necessary skills to be an effective academician and ICT Management expert with the continuous learning attitude. 

PhD in Digital and Telecom Management from Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in 2015  

Postgraduate Diploma in Competition Policy & Law  from National Law University & CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition, New Delhi  in 2013 . 

National Eligibility Test- UGC-NET -University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt of India in 2012  

Master of Marketing Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University during 2010 - 2012  

Postgraduate Diploma in Telecom Management from Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management during 1999 - 2001  

Master of Science (Physics) from Savitribai Phule Pune University during 1996 – 1999

Bachelor of Science (Physics) from Savitribai Phule Pune University during 1993-1996

CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2024
• 5G and its Applications in loT and AI" certification from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi-2022
• CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT) certification from ISACA-2018
• The Open Group® Certification TOGAF® 9 certification in Enterprise Architecture-2018
• Revenue Assurance Foundation Level (Knowledge Certification) from Tele-Management Forum, USA in 2014
• Business Process Framework (eTOM) certification from Tele-Management in 2010