Systems Thinking for Responsible Technology Adoption
📢 IEEE Hyderabad Section – Industry Talk Invitation
🧭 About the Session:
As our world navigates an era of rapid digital transformation, the responsible adoption of technology has become as critical as its invention. Today, AI, digital public infrastructure, and civic technologies are shaping the fabric of our societies. However, questions persist: Are these technologies inclusive? Do they respect individual agency and dignity? Are we adopting them in a way that promotes sustainable and ethical outcomes?
In this thought-provoking talk, Mr. Narayana Mandaleeka, a veteran technologist and systems thinker, introduces Systems Thinking as a foundational approach to guide responsible technology adoption across sectors. The talk is grounded in the values-driven framework of IEEE DIITA (Dignity, Identity, Inclusion, Trust, Agency) and enriched with insights from philosophical inquiry, public policy, and industry best practices.
The session will explore:
● How to frame and navigate complex socio-technical systems
● Aligning technological innovation with long-term human and societal well-being
● Case studies and real-world experiences from enterprise, academia, and civic ecosystems
● Practical tools and strategies to integrate ethics, trust, and inclusion into tech rollouts
Whether you are a student, educator, professional, or policymaker, this session will offer actionable perspectives to build technology that serves humanity—systemically, ethically, and inclusively.
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- Date: 24 May 2025
- Time: 01:30 PM UTC to 02:30 PM UTC
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📧 Dr VSK Murthy Balijepalli (Krish) – Chair, Industry Relations
📞 +91 9030310150 | drkrish@ieee.org
- Starts 15 May 2025 06:30 PM UTC
- Ends 24 May 2025 01:30 PM UTC
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Speakers
MGPL
Narayana GPL Mandaleeka ("MGPL")
MGPL is a veteran technologist with over 35+ years of experience in the global software and services industry. As Vice President and Chief Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), he led innovation programs and systems engineering initiatives, including setting up delivery centers and driving research collaborations with premier institutions across India and North America. Further, he led business development for TCS, in Silicon Valley, California.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, he holds a Master's in Computer Science and has contributed to multiple patents and publications in contextual search, quality engineering, competence and information security areas.
A committed IEEE Senior Member and volunteer, Narayana has served in leadership roles such as Chair IEEE, Hyderabad (2010-11), Vice Chair for Professional Activities in IEEE Region 10 and Principal Lead for the IEEE India Strategy Committee. Currently, He actively supports programs like IEEE DIITA (Dignity, Identity, Inclusion, Trust, Agency) as the Deputy Chair of this IEEE SA IC program, advocating for ethical, inclusive, and responsible technology adoption across academia, industry, and the public sector.
Biography:
MGPL is a veteran technologist with over 35+ years of experience in the global software and services industry. As Vice President and Chief Scientist at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), he led innovation programs and systems engineering initiatives, including setting up delivery centers and driving research collaborations with premier institutions across India and North America. Further, he led business development for TCS, in Silicon Valley, California.
An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, he holds a Master's in Computer Science and has contributed to multiple patents and publications in contextual search, quality engineering, competence and information security areas.
A committed IEEE Senior Member and volunteer, Narayana has served in leadership roles such as Chair IEEE, Hyderabad (2010-11), Vice Chair for Professional Activities in IEEE Region 10 and Principal Lead for the IEEE India Strategy Committee. Currently, He actively supports programs like IEEE DIITA (Dignity, Identity, Inclusion, Trust, Agency) as the Deputy Chair of this IEEE SA IC program, advocating for ethical, inclusive, and responsible technology adoption across academia, industry, and the public sector.
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👥 Who Should Attend?
● Professionals working in AI, IT, and Digital Infrastructure
● Policy researchers and civic technologists
● Engineering and management students
● Academic faculty and research scholars
● IEEE Members, Young Professionals, and volunteers
📩 For Queries, Contact:
📧 Dr VSK Murthy Balijepalli (Krish) – Chair, Industry Relations
📞 +91 9030310150
We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging session as part of our ongoing commitment to bringing industry-leading perspectives to the IEEE community.
📩 For Queries, Contact:
📧 Dr VSK Murthy Balijepalli (Krish) – Chair, Industry Relations