Jai Daga has joined the South Indian Education Society (SIES) Group of Institutions as Chief Technology Officer & Director – IT, where he will lead the institution’s entire technology portfolio, driving digital transformation, application and enterprise platform management, infrastructure and operations, cybersecurity, digital branding, and strategic initiatives including the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI).
With over two decades of experience in spearheading large-scale technology transformations, Jai has held leadership roles across top organizations such as Sony Pictures Networks India, Viacom18 Media, Syntel, Oracle, and Satyam Computer Services. His expertise spans innovation in digital platforms, operational efficiency, advanced gamification strategies, automation, and cloud integration — consistently delivering measurable cost savings and performance enhancements.
An academic contributor and Professor of Practice at institutions like Gujarat University, ITM Skills University, BITS Pilani, and FLAME University, Jai has been a catalyst for innovation in education, integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, low-code platforms, and cloud applications into curriculum design, while fostering talent through hackathons, startup mentorship, and industry collaborations.
His deep knowledge of technology ecosystems, combined with a proven track record in both corporate and academic leadership, positions him as a transformative force for SIES’s vision of becoming a leader in tech-enabled education and innovation.