Dr. Suresh Nanda Kumar is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Management, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, bringing over 20 years of combined academic and industry experience. His areas of specialization include Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics, an MBA (USM, AACSB-accredited), and multiple postgraduate degrees including MCA, M.Sc. (IT), M.Tech, PGDITM, and a Ph.D. in Operations. He is also a UGC NET-qualified academic. Dr. Suresh has published 20 research papers and is currently engaged in a funded consultancy project. A CPSM-certified professional with expertise in 5G and Industrial IoT, he actively contributes to research, teaching, and the global professional community.