TEDxNITAndhraPradesh

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Avinash Mada

  Entrepreneur

  Avinash Mada is the founder of Freedom With AI, an educational platform that empowers individuals to build sustainable online income using artificial intelligence and digital skills. He simplifies complex AI tools through practical learning, step-by-step guidance, and mentorship to help students, freelancers, and working professionals create new digital career opportunities and achieve financial independence in today’s evolving tech landscape.

• Prof. M. Pattabhiraman

  IIT Madras, Founder of freefincal.com

  Dr. M. Pattabiraman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at IIT Madras, specializing in experimental quantum optics. He has over 28 years of teaching and research experience and has been recognized with the "Young Faculty Recognition Award" by IIT Madras in 2012. Beyond academia, he is the founder and managing editor of Freefincal, a platform dedicated to personal finance education, and has authored several books on financial planning. His work has been featured in major publications such as The Economic Times and LiveMint.

• Shakthisree Gopalan

  Singer

  Shakthisree Gopalan is a renowned Indian vocalist, composer, and songwriter celebrated for her versatility across pop, R&B, jazz, and playback singing. She rose to fame with A.R. Rahman’s “Nenjukkulle” from Kadal and has collaborated with multiple artists and bands. In 2024, she made her debut as a music director for the Tamil film The Test. Apart from music, she is also an architect and a strong advocate for independent artistry.

• Vama Gaur

  Author

  Vama Gaur is an Indian Coast Guard veteran, Air Traffic Controller, and published author who has dedicated nearly a decade in service to the nation through coastal security, search and rescue, and aviation operations. She cofounded Hapster, a women empowerment startup incubated by IIT Mandi and funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. As a certified life coach, soft skills trainer, and TEDx speaker aspirant, she empowers individuals through leadership, discipline, and resilience. She has also been honored as Social Change Icon (West Bengal 2022) and crowned Mrs. India Photogenic & Queen of Substance (2018).

• Vanitha Datla

  Managing Director, Elico

  Vanitha Datla is the Vice-Chairperson and Managing Director of Elico Limited, a leading analytical instruments company in India. With over 28 years of leadership experience across sectors like healthcare, cement, and technology, she has been a key driver of innovation and growth in family-run businesses. She is also a strong advocate for women empowerment, serving as Chairwoman of the Indian Women Network (CII – Southern Region), and is pursuing a doctoral program at the Indian School of Business focusing on women in family enterprises.

• Vivekananda Gadiyaram

  UPSC Mentor

  Vivekanand Gadiyaram serves as Assistant Director in the Defence Machinery Design Establishment under the MinistryofDefence of India. With a medical background (MBBS from SriVenkateswaraMedicalCollege,Tirupati) and extensive involvement in defence-machinery and aviation support roles, he combines technical expertise with public service. His work bridges clinical knowledge and defence infrastructure, contributing to national security and engineering innovation.