Draft:Dr Sridhar Mitta

1. Early Life and Education Details: Dr. Mitta was born in India and pursued a strong foundation in engineering and technology. Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, where he later earned a place in the College of Engineering Hall of Fame for his contributions to technology​​

2. Career at Wipro Role at Wipro: Joined Wipro in 1980 as one of the first members of its IT division. Mitta was the first R&D manager, establishing Wipro's first computing product line. Key Contributions: Developed and led Wipro’s Global R&D division, which provided product engineering services for leading global companies like Intel, Sun Microsystems, and Cisco. Introduced the “Lab on Hire” concept, which enabled Wipro to partner with multinationals for product development—a model that helped shape India's IT outsourcing industry​​. CEO Role: Served as CEO of EnThink Inc., a Wipro-funded venture focusing on monetizing semiconductor intellectual property​. 3. Entrepreneurial Ventures e4e Inc.: Co-founded e4e in 2000, a company designed to support Indian entrepreneurs by providing access to resources from Silicon Valley without requiring relocation. NextWealth Entrepreneurs: Founded NextWealth in 2009 with the mission of creating job opportunities in smaller Indian towns, particularly for women. The company focuses on digital services such as data analytics and customer support, serving over 40 clients across India​​. 4. Impact and Philosophy Vision for Indian IT: Dr. Mitta advocates for India's potential to lead in global technology and has been a supporter of "Made in India" solutions. Social Impact: NextWealth’s focus on empowering local communities and employing women aligns with Dr. Mitta’s belief in social entrepreneurship​​. 5. Awards and Recognitions Inducted into the Hall of Fame at Oklahoma State University's College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology. Recognized within the Indian IT industry as a thought leader and recipient of various accolades for his contributions to technology and entrepreneurship​. 6. Legacy and Influence Mentorship: Actively involved in mentoring through organizations like TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and NASSCOM. Continued Advocacy: Promotes tech-driven social initiatives and works closely with the Karnataka Vision Group on IT to advance India's digital capabilities​​. Sample Citation Style and Sources For each section, add citations from reliable sources. Here’s how you might cite the sources we found: Vak1969.com’s article on Dr. Mitta's social entrepreneurship journey​. “Dr. Sridhar Mitta - Founder & Managing Director at NEXTWEALTH ENTREPRENEURS PRIVATE LIMITED.” The Org​. “From Technology Outsourcing to Social Entrepreneurship – The journey of Dr. Sridhar Mitta,” A Few Good Things​.