Anupam Saraph
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Anupam Saraph is a respected innovator and polymath who has been an advisor in governance
, informatics
and strategic planning
. Anupam Saraph obtained a PhD from the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Informatics while working with the IMAGE
team at the RIVM and IVEM in the Netherlands. He is an acclaimed leadership
, strategy
and innovation
mentor. His leadership, innovation and foresight in diverse sectors have left lasting value.
begins with 48-year-old researcher, scientific advisor and professor Anupam Saraph who in February 2008 was appointed Pune’s chief information officer (CIO). The first CIO of an Indian city was born out of a public private partnership, between Software Exporters Association of Pune and government agencies. Saraph wasted little time in highlighting the need for designing a “nervous system”, or a shared information system that can sense problems proactively and solve them. He implemented a traffic management system and created a Pune Governance Wiki that went on to track the spread of H1N1 epidemic in the city.
The message of smart cities, which Pune’s CIO flagged off in early 2008, has therefore cascaded to other states in India, among infrastructure developers, as well as politicians.
on global modelling and systems theories Theory of Organization of Systems,. He is credited with the development of systems theories and simulation tools that model the behavior of actors in a system and explore the evolution of systems.
et al. in Edinburgh in the late 1990s to develop the ECCO
modelling paradigm for assessing the economic and energy potentials of nations and regions. Slesser and Saraph are also credited with the 10th World Model, Monde, that allowed the common man to explore the impact of their actions on global sustainability. The work of Saraph and Slesser
also allows development planning and help formulate economic policies.
Governance
Governance is the act of governing. It relates to decisions that define expectations, grant power, or verify performance. It consists of either a separate process or part of management or leadership processes...
, informatics
Informatics (academic field)
Informatics is the science of information, the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. Informatics studies the structure, algorithms, behavior, and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process, access and communicate information...
and strategic planning
Strategic planning
Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. In order to determine the direction of the organization, it is necessary to understand its current position and the possible avenues...
. Anupam Saraph obtained a PhD from the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in Informatics while working with the IMAGE
IMAGE
IMAGE , or Explorer 78, was a NASA MIDEX mission that studied the global response of the Earth's magnetosphere to changes in the solar wind...
team at the RIVM and IVEM in the Netherlands. He is an acclaimed leadership
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
, strategy
Strategy
Strategy, a word of military origin, refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. In military usage strategy is distinct from tactics, which are concerned with the conduct of an engagement, while strategy is concerned with how different engagements are linked...
and innovation
Innovation
Innovation is the creation of better or more effective products, processes, technologies, or ideas that are accepted by markets, governments, and society...
mentor. His leadership, innovation and foresight in diverse sectors have left lasting value.
Smart Cities
The story of smart cities in IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
begins with 48-year-old researcher, scientific advisor and professor Anupam Saraph who in February 2008 was appointed Pune’s chief information officer (CIO). The first CIO of an Indian city was born out of a public private partnership, between Software Exporters Association of Pune and government agencies. Saraph wasted little time in highlighting the need for designing a “nervous system”, or a shared information system that can sense problems proactively and solve them. He implemented a traffic management system and created a Pune Governance Wiki that went on to track the spread of H1N1 epidemic in the city.
The message of smart cities, which Pune’s CIO flagged off in early 2008, has therefore cascaded to other states in India, among infrastructure developers, as well as politicians.
Global Modeling and Futures Research
Earlier Anupam Saraph has worked extensively with Donella MeadowsDonella Meadows
Donella H. "Dana" Meadows was a pioneering American environmental scientist, teacher and writer. She is best known as lead author of the influential book The Limits to Growth, which made headlines around the world.- Life :Born in Elgin, Illinois, Meadows was educated in science, receiving a B.A...
on global modelling and systems theories Theory of Organization of Systems,. He is credited with the development of systems theories and simulation tools that model the behavior of actors in a system and explore the evolution of systems.
Economic Modeling, Investment Analysis
Anupam Saraph has also worked with Malcolm SlesserMalcolm Slesser
Malcolm Slesser was a Scottish energy analyst, scientist and mountaineer.-Biography:Slesser graduated from Edinburgh University. He began mountain climbing when he was young. In the 1950s Slesser joined an expedition to the Arctic...
et al. in Edinburgh in the late 1990s to develop the ECCO
ECCO
ECCO Sko A/S is a Danish shoe manufacturer and retailer founded in 1963 by Karl Toosbuy in Bredebro, Denmark. Originally established as a footwear manufacturer, the company has since expanded into leather production and leather accessories....
modelling paradigm for assessing the economic and energy potentials of nations and regions. Slesser and Saraph are also credited with the 10th World Model, Monde, that allowed the common man to explore the impact of their actions on global sustainability. The work of Saraph and Slesser
Malcolm Slesser
Malcolm Slesser was a Scottish energy analyst, scientist and mountaineer.-Biography:Slesser graduated from Edinburgh University. He began mountain climbing when he was young. In the 1950s Slesser joined an expedition to the Arctic...
also allows development planning and help formulate economic policies.
Contributions
- Saraph is the first CIOChief information officerChief information officer , or information technology director, is a job title commonly given to the most senior executive in an enterprise responsible for the information technology and computer systems that support enterprise goals...
of any Indian City and has promoted and implemented revolutionary ideas on crowdsourced governance, His ideas are echoed in the creation of a Unique National Identity Authority of India by the Prime Minister of IndiaManmohan SinghManmohan Singh is the 13th and current Prime Minister of India. He is the only Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to return to power after completing a full five-year term. A Sikh, he is the first non-Hindu to occupy the office. Singh is also the 7th Prime Minister belonging to the Indian...
. - His message of smart cities, which he initiated in early 2008, has spread to other states in India, among infrastructure developers, as well as politicians opening up a trillion dollar market across India.
- He has been highly influential and effective in promoting the use of social-networking tools in modern e-governance.
- He was appointed advisor to Manohar ParrikarManohar ParrikarManohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Goa from 2000 to 2005....
during Parrikar'sManohar ParrikarManohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Goa from 2000 to 2005....
term as Chief Minister of GoaGoaGoa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...
where he contributed to creating a digital society and introducing governance reforms - He built wikis, twitter and googlemaps in public and private governance. He also designed and implemented the first worldwide governance wiki, Giki.
- He works with leaders across AsiaAsiaAsia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, EuropeEuropeEurope is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and the AmericasAmericasThe Americas, or America , are lands in the Western hemisphere, also known as the New World. In English, the plural form the Americas is often used to refer to the landmasses of North America and South America with their associated islands and regions, while the singular form America is primarily...
to mentor innovation, strategy and leadership that has resulted in significant value generation. - He is an inspiring leader, having coached leadership across the globe in the Americas, Europe and Asia, building teams for better organization.
Work
- Saraph started his career as a Research AssistantResearch assistantA research assistant is a researcher employed, often on a temporary contract, by a university or a research institute, for the purpose of assisting in academic research...
at the Tata Research Design and Development Centre, a research division of the Tata Consultancy ServicesTata Consultancy ServicesTata Consultancy Services Limited is a global IT services, business solutions and outsourcing company headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is the largest provider of information technology in Asia and second largest provider of business process outsourcing services in India...
. - Worked with the Systems Research InstituteSystems Research InstituteThe Systems Research Institute , Pune was established by Prof. Jaswant Krishnayya, formerly IIM Ahmedabad, in 1974 as a non-profit body in response to the need in India today for places where the problems associated with development can be approached in an integrated multidisciplinary way...
in Pune. - Built consulting organizations, think tanks and been an active board member of professional bodies and business associations.
- Was an Advisor to various International and national organizations including UNESCOUNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
, Lead International, Asian Dialog Society, Planning Commissions etc. - Vice-Chairman of the Infotech Corporation of Goa, a Public SectorPublic sectorThe public sector, sometimes referred to as the state sector, is a part of the state that deals with either the production, delivery and allocation of goods and services by and for the government or its citizens, whether national, regional or local/municipal.Examples of public sector activity range...
undertaking of the Government of Goa. He has also consulted with multinational companies, large and small business houses in Asia and Europe. - Professor of Systems and Decision Sciences at the Lally School of Management and Technology at the Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteStephen Van Rensselaer established the Rensselaer School on November 5, 1824 with a letter to the Rev. Dr. Samuel Blatchford, in which van Rensselaer asked Blatchford to serve as the first president. Within the letter he set down several orders of business. He appointed Amos Eaton as the school's...
, TroyTroyTroy was a city, both factual and legendary, located in northwest Anatolia in what is now Turkey, southeast of the Dardanelles and beside Mount Ida...
and HartfordRensselaer at HartfordRensselaer at Hartford is the Hartford, Connecticut branch of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, NY. Until 1997, it was known as the Hartford Graduate Center. The primary focus of the institution is still to offer graduate-level education for working professionals...
Campuses where he taught courses on Information SystemsInformation systemsInformation Systems is an academic/professional discipline bridging the business field and the well-defined computer science field that is evolving toward a new scientific area of study...
and Business StatisticsBusiness statisticsBusiness statistics is the science of good decision making in the face of uncertainty and is used in many disciplines such as financial analysis, econometrics, auditing, production and operations including services improvement, and marketing research....
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