Shirishchandra V Pandey leads the APAC Red Hat Academy program, where he collaborates with universities, educators, industry, and government partners to strengthen digital skills and bridge the gap between academia and the evolving needs of the technology workforce. With more than three decades of leadership experience in IT, knowledge services, and technology solutions, he is passionate about advancing higher education through industry collaboration, experiential learning, and open-source innovation.
A thought leader and conference speaker, Shirish speaks on topics including higher education transformation, workforce readiness, digital skills and open source. He is committed to helping institutions prepare graduates with the capabilities required to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Shirish holds a Master's in Economics, a Postgraduate diploma in Marketing Management, and completed the Senior Management Program at IIM Indore. He is also a certified PMP, ITIL professional, & SSGB.
