Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan
Mr. Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan, an IEEE-HKN member and internationally recognized technologist is best known for his pioneering leadership and technological innovations in developing large-scale computing systems, advanced software technologies and systems engineering solutions to solve complex real-world computing challenges across multidisciplinary domains in the areas of healthcare, disabilities, education, security and poverty-alleviation. Mr. Veeraraghavan is the founder and director of the technology-based humanitarian program “The Brahmam” (meaning knowledge), which aims to address pressing global and local humanitarian challenges in developing nations. For about a decade, he delivered technology-based sustainable programs that brought together the engineering community, Non-Government Organizations, Governmental agencies, engineers, students and disability advocacy-groups to improve the living conditions of children with disabilities, impoverished women and students in developing nations. Veeraraghavan’s exemplary scholarly contributions and leadership accredited him with numerous global honors. As an active IEEE/HKN volunteer, he enjoys volunteering and serves in global-engineering forums to promote the advancement of engineering.