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Faculty

Dr. Aravinda Reddy M N M.B.A, M.Sc, MPhil, Ph.D, PGDCA,HDSE

Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Business Analytics and Data Science

Short Profile

Dr. Aravinda Reddy M N is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Business Analytics and Data Science at Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore. Have been teaching courses in the area of Information systems. Prominent courses include Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Advanced MS-Excel, Information Technology for Business, SPSS for Research, E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Business Mathematics, Business Intelligence, Tableau, Power BI

BIO

About The Faculty

Dr. Aravinda Reddy M N is an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Business Analytics and Data Science at Ramaiah Institute of Management, Bangalore. He completed his Ph.D. in “E-Business and its Impact on the Retail Sector.” His thesis was awarded the “Distinguished Thesis” at the International Conference on Industrial Revolution and Innovation in Management, Science and Technology, Education, and Humanities Publications. He has published research papers in top-rated international peer-reviewed journals and presented his papers at several reputed national and international conferences. He is a Board of Examiner for the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) for KAS cadre examinations. He has coached IAS aspirants in IT related topics. He is a Board of Examiner for Tumukur University, Bangalore University and Bangalore City University. He is the resource person for NET aspirants organized by an NGO – Sevabharathi. He is also a is a resource person for the UGC – Academic Staff College, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. Has attended many workshops, including those at IIM Bangalore, in the field of Business Analytics, Data Science and Research.

“Data is what you need to do analytics. Information is what you need to do business”

Education

  • M.B.A, M.Sc, MPhil, Ph.D,  PGDCA,HDSE

Affiliations

Chairperson and Associate Professor @ RIM

Area of Research

Business Analytics, Data Science, Interdisciplinary research where Data Analysis is applied Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Operations, Logistics and all functional areas in Business and Management

Awards and Recognitions

  • “Academic Leadership Award” – at third the graduation day - 2022 on 20th September, 2022, organized by PG Center for Commerce (MCOM), Government First Grade College, Devanahalli

Publication

Book Chapters (Reviewed) :

·         James O’Brien - Management Information Systems, published by McGraw Hill Education (India)., Pages 1-110.Chapter 1 and 2, (ISBN:978-93-5316465-2), 11th Edition, 2019

·         Paige Baltzan - “Business Driven Information Systems - India Adaptation,” – Eighth Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2024

Training and Consultancy

Developmental Programs Attended

·         Attended ‘Transformation Summit 2025” organized by Indian Express in collaboration with Dell Technologies and Microsoft, 16th January 2025

·         Online Research FDP on “Covariance based Structural Equation Modeling – Basic and Advanced”, International Management Institute, Bhubaneswar, 2nd September 2023

·         Attended “Generative AI and human Values Striking a Balance in the Digital Era”, ASBM University, 21st June 2023

·         Attended "Web3 Ecosystem, Block chain and Metaverse", hosted by Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), 7th June 2023.

·         Attended “C20 - International Conference on SEWA: Sense of Service, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism” – 1st and 2nd June 2023

·         Conference Organizing Committee member – “International Conference on Environmental Social and Governance” 27th and 28th June 2023

·         Participated in the workshop on “Embracing ESG for Sustainable Future” 31st May 2023.

·         Powering Consumer Insights by leveraging Marketing Technologies, 26th May 2023, under the aegis of IFCCI Consumer goods and services and IFCCI MarCom Committees, Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry

·         Marketing Conclave 2023 - Augmenting the capacity to deliver customer value, 18th April 2023, RIM

·         BEYOND 2023 - The New-Age AI & Analytics Event , 17th February 2023

·         IMPACT OF UNION BUDGET-2023, organized by ASBM University, 4th February, 2023.

·         Attended eCommerce Expo Asia 2022, Singapore, October 2022

·         "Career Opportunities in IT", organized by ASBM University, 22nd August, 2022.

·         "Human Transformation with Blockchain Technology", organized by ASBM University, 12th February, 2022

·         “Python OpenCV in Deep Learning”, organized by ASBM University, 8th June, 2021.

·         “Online Training on Managing Leadership and High Performing Teams”, National Productivity Council, Govt of India, 20th  May 2021

·         “Sustainable Tourism Practices”, organized by ASBM University, 21st May, 2021

·         Participated in International Conference “Stock Market: An Investment & Career Opportunity” Organized by Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, 14th May 2021

·         “Managing Stress and Exam Blues”, organized by ASBM University, 6th April, 2021

·         "Digital & Analytics Interventions in Sales & Marketing", National Productivity Council, Govt of India, 25 February 2021

·         International Webinar on “Managing Stress and Exam Blues”, organized by ASBM University, 6th April, 2021.

·         "Union Budget 2021-Implications and Impact", organized by ASBM University, 4th February, 2021.

·         CESS RIM Workshop, organized by Centre of  Educational and Social Studies, December 2020

·         "Healthcare Management in Post-Covid India" Online Programme by IIM Ahmedabad", Oct 27, 2020

·         "Empowering Business with Big Data and Analytics", organized by ASBM University, 30th September, 2020.

·         International Webinar on "Work From Home - The New Normal", ASBM University, 25th September, 2020.

·         Teaching Business Communication Today, 18th September 2020 , Oxford Press

·         Changing role of MIS in post pandemic world , 18th Sept 2020,  Mc Graw Hill

·         “Covid 19 and financial market’s”  by Professor Anshul Jain, MDI Gurgaon, by Mc Graw Hill, 02nd September , 2020

·         “Role of Digital Library & its Impact on Professionals and Researchers in Covid-19 Period”, by Mc Graw Hill, 25th July, 2020

·         “Integrated Management System (IMS)”, webinar organized by National Productivity Council, Hyderabad, Govt of India, on 20th July, 2020

·         “Make in India – So far how far”, webinar session, organized by ASBM University, Bhubaneswar on 30th June, 2020.

·         Workshop on Machine Learning using Python, from 26th  to 28th June 2020, IIM Bangalore

·         Workshop On Machine Language& Artificial Intelligence Using Covid-19 Virus Data Analysisheld during 23rd- 24th May 2020, IIT Roorkee

·         FDP on “Scientific Research Article writing and publishing”, AE consultancy, 21st April 2020

·      Research AI Day: Usable Artificial Intelligence, IIM Bangalore on June 29, 2019

·       Indian Higher Education – Challenges of Quality & Brand Building, Organized by Education Promotion Society for India (EPSI), Bangalore, Nov 24, 2018

·       Cyber Security, fraud and operational Risk management, Management Develop, Oct 31, 2018

·         Measuring Value of Human Resources using HR Analytics Workshop at IBS Business School, Bangalore, April 15, 2016

·         Advanced Business Research a Management Development Programme at M S Ramaiah Institute of management,18th and 19th may 2016

·       Data analytics using “R” statistical software, at Christ university, Bangalore, 23 & 24 Nov 2015

·       Affiliation to Accreditation with special reference to maintenance of quality in higher education at Sambhram Institutions, March 08, 2012

·       How to train/prepare the CEO’s of 21st Century and “Mathematics for All”, at Sambhram Institutions, Jan 21, 2012

·       Data analysis for management research using SPSS, at Sambhram Institutions, July 6 and 7, 2012

·       Faculty Development Programme/in-house symposium, at M S Ramaiah Degree College, 8th and 9th Jan 2010

Resource Person

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Information Technology for Business, PG, Bangalore – February 2025

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Analytics, PG, Bangalore – February 2025

·           Reviewed "Boards and Value Creation: Unveiling the Drivers of Corporate Reputation," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), February 2025

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Data Analytics for Business, PG, Bangalore – January 2025

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Technology in Business, PG, Bangalore – January 2025

·           Resource Person for UPSC/KPSC aspirants at "Vikas IAS Academy," for IT-related subject, January 2025

·           Resource Person (Training) for NET/SLET aspirants on Information Technology, organized by Seva Bharathi, December 2024 (original read "December March 2024" – please confirm the correct month)

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, BCOM Data Analytics, December 2024

·           External Practical Examiner for Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), Subject – Data Analytics, PG, Bangalore – December 2024

·           Reviewed "Risk and Profitability Synergy: Evaluating Igara Tea Factory Ltd's Financial Performance in Uganda," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), November 2024

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Tumkur University, Subject – Artificial and Business Intelligence, PG, Bangalore – October 2024

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Artificial and Business Intelligence, PG, Bangalore – September 2024

·           Syllabus framed for Tumkur University for "Information System and E-Commerce," I Semester MCOM, September 2024

·           Reviewed "Comparison of Agricultural Drought Indices for Ahmednagar Region for a Period of 1990 to 2023," Springer Journal's Editorial Office, SN Computer Science (Scopus) Q1, 1st August 2024

·           Resource Person for Orientation Workshop for sixth-semester BBA framed as per NEP syllabus, organized by Bangalore City University and Bangalore City University Teachers Council of Commerce and Management (BCUTCCM) – for Business Analytics and Data Science elective subject, 20th April 2024

·           Reviewed "Inventory Policy Improvement with Periodic Review for Perishable Goods: A Case Study of a Retail Coffee Shop in Thailand," April 2024, Engineering Journal, Volume # Issue #, ISSN 0125-8281 (https://engj.org/)

·           Reviewed "Economic Impact of Sustainable Fishing Practices on Lake Itezhi-Tezhi: Balancing Profitability and Environmental Considerations," April 2024

·           Reviewed "Unraveling the Puzzle: Employee Retention Patterns Among the Young Generation in Malaysia," April 2024

·           Resource Person for Orientation Workshop for sixth-semester BCOM framed as per NEP syllabus, organized by Bangalore City University and Bangalore City University Teachers Council of Commerce and Management (BCUTCCM) – for E-Commerce subject, 2nd April 2024

·           Reviewed "Examining the Factors Influencing Student Retention in Higher Education Institutions in Liberia," for International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), March 2024

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Information Technology for Business, PG, Bangalore – March 2024

·           Reviewed "The Nature and Determinants of User-Generated Content for Dissatisfied Customers: Evidence from Second-Hand Luxury Fashion Brands," Emerald Publishing – Qualitative Market Research, March 2024 (Web of Science)

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Analytics, PG, Bangalore – February 2024

·           Reviewed "The Impact of Environmental Awareness Campaigns on Consumer Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Green Product Adoption," for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), March 2024

·           Reviewed "The Relationship Between Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior in State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in the Sidoarjo Regency Government Environment," for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), February 2024

·           Reviewed "Impact of Mindfulness Training on Self-Control: A Study of Worker-Level Employees in Selected Container Terminals at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka," for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), January 2024

·           Reviewed "Strategic Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance: An Investigation of Profit-Oriented Companies in Zambia," for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), January 2024

·           Nominated as Board of Studies Member, PG (Business Analytics), Maharani Cluster University, October 2023

·           External Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Advanced Research Methodology using SPSS, Practical and Viva Voce, 30th and 31st October 2023

·           External Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Advanced Excel and SPSS, Practical and Viva Voce, 27th and 28th October 2023

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Artificial and Business Intelligence, Digital Technologies & Transformation in Business, PG, Bangalore – October 2023

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Analytics in Commerce and Business, PG, Bangalore – September 2023

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Digital Transformation and Technologies, PG, Bangalore – August 2023

·           Resource Person for One-Day Faculty Development Program on Accounting and Business Analytics, organized by Department of Commerce, Bangalore Central University, 31st July 2023

·           Event Judge for "Best Manager" – an Intercollegiate Management Fest – "ENIGMA" – 2023, organized by Department of Management, M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, 27th June 2023

·           Event Judge for "Best Leadership" – an Intercollegiate IT Fest – "INNEVER" – 2023, organized by Department of Computer Science, M S Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, 24th June 2023

·           External Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Practical and Viva Voce, 22nd to 24th June 2023

·           Reviewed "Sustainable Marketing Practices and Patronage Behavior of iPhone 13 Smartphone," for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), May 2023

·           Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), May 2023

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, PG, Bangalore – May 2023

·           Resource Person for Case Study Analysis in Technology for Business, at MLA Academy of Higher Learning, 27th April 2023

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Technology for Business, PG, Bangalore – April 2023

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Analytics for Business, PG, Bangalore – March 2023

·           "Data Visualization for Research," Workshop on Multidisciplinary Research: Relevance and Methodologies – for SC/ST Ph.D. Research Scholars, organized by Maharani Cluster University in collaboration with Karnataka State Archives, Government of Karnataka, 4th March 2023

·           Digital Empowerment for Startups – "Digital Dashboards," Department of Management Studies, RIT, 14th March 2023

·           Admission Committee Member for Bangalore University, PG Admissions – Commerce, 3rd and 4th December 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Artificial Intelligence for Managers, PG, Bangalore – October 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Digital Transformation and Technologies, PG, Bangalore – October 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Analytics, MCOM, Bangalore – August 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Advanced E-Commerce and Mobile Commerce, MCOM, Bangalore – August 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Advanced E-Business, MCOM (International Business), Bangalore – August 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Management Information Systems, MCOM (International Business), Bangalore – August 2022

·           Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), July 2022

·           External Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Practical and Viva Voce, Bangalore – 13th to 15th July 2022

·           Resource Person for VI Semester BCOM Orientation Program, "Cyber Law" and "DBMS & SQL," 9th June 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, MCOM, Bangalore – June 2022

·           Resource Person for VI Semester BBA Orientation Program, "Digital Marketing" and "HR Analytics," 4th June 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Technology for Business, MCOM, Bangalore – June 2022

·           Resource Person for I Semester MCOM, "Information Science and Computers," at Government First Grade College, Devanahalli, 19th May 2022

·           Resource Person for Expert Talk on "Technology for Business," MLA Academy of Higher Learning, 5th May 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Information Technology for Business, MCOM, Bangalore – May 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Analytics, MCOM, Bangalore – May 2022

·           Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), April 2022

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Information Systems Elective, MBA (Evening), Bangalore – 27th January 2022

·           Admission Committee Member for Bangalore University, PG Admissions – Commerce, 20th to 25th January 2022

·           Resource Person for Bangalore City University, Orientation for 5th Semester BBA Syllabus (2019–20 onwards), Subject – Information Technology and Business Analytics, Bangalore – 26th November 2021

·           External Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Advanced Research Methodology using Advanced Excel and SPSS, Practical and Viva Voce, Bangalore – 29th to 30th November 2021

·           Resource Person for "Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd," on Data Analytics, organized by Ramaiah Institute of Management, 24th, 25th, and 26th November 2021

·           External Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Practical and Viva Voce, Bangalore – 13th to 15th September 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Bangalore – September 2021

·           External Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Practical and Viva Voce, Bangalore – 4th September 2021

·           Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), August 2021

·           Board of Studies Member in IT Domain for Institute of Management Education and Research (MBA – Autonomous), nominated by Rani Channamma University Vice Chancellor, 19th August 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Bangalore – August 2021

·           Resource Person for National-Level Workshop on Research Methodology and Data Analysis, on the topic "Data Visualization using Tableau," 28th July 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore City University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Bangalore – July 2021

·           Reviewer for International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), June 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Information Technology for Business, Bangalore – June 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore North University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Bangalore – June 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Analytics, Bangalore – June 2021

·           Panelist – "How Helpful Can an Alumni Community Be for Your Institute?" – Almashines – Alumni Champions Talk, 29th May 2021

·           External Examiner, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Information Systems and ERP, Bangalore – April 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Fundamentals of Mobile Commerce (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Infrastructure for E-Commerce (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – E-Marketing (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Information Systems and Software Assets (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Fundamentals of E-Commerce (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Information Systems and ERP, Bangalore – March 2021

·           Resource Person (Training) for NET/SLET aspirants on Information Technology, organized by Seva Bharathi, 14th March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – IT Infrastructure and Software Assets (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Fundamentals of E-Commerce (PGD in E-Commerce), Bangalore – March 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore University, Subject – Business Information Systems, Bangalore – February 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Information Systems and Computers, Bangalore – February 2021

·           Board of Studies/Examiner for Bangalore Central University, Subject – Advanced E-Business, Bangalore – February 2021

·           Board of Studies Member in IT Domain for Institute of Management Education and Research (MBA – Autonomous), nominated by Rani Channamma University Vice Chancellor, Belagavi, July 2020

·           Resource Person on "Data Analytics" for Orientation Programme Course, UGC Academic Staff College, Bangalore University, MHRD, Government of India, March 2020

·           Board of Examiner for Maharani Cluster University, Bangalore – March 2020

·           Board of Examiner for Mount Carmel College for PG, March 2020

·           Board of Examiner for Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), KAS Category, PG-Level Grade I, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore, March 2020

·           Examiner for Bangalore University PG Course – February 2020

·           Panel Member for International Conference titled "Multidisciplinary Research on Challenges to Change and Development," organized by VET First Grade College, Bangalore, 19th February 2020

·           Question Paper Setter for Maharani Cluster University, Bangalore – February 2020

·           Board of Examiner for Tumkur University, January 2020

·           Board of Examiner for Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), January 2020

·           Resource Person for NET/SLET aspirants for Information and Communication Technology topic, organized by Tathagata Academic & Research Foundation, 10th November 2019

·           Board of Examiner for Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), PG Department, Bangalore, November 2019

·           Resource Person for NET/SLET aspirants for Computer Fundamentals topic, organized by Tathagata Academic & Research Foundation, 5th May 2019

·           Board of Examiner for Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), PG Department, Bangalore, April 2019

·           Examiner/Question Paper Setter for B M S College of Engineering, MBA Department (Autonomous) for PG, Bangalore, April 2019

·           Examiner/Question Paper Setter for Ramaiah University for UG, Bangalore, 27th March 2019

·           Question Paper Setter for Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), KAS Category, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore, 24th September 2018

·           Examiner for Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), KAS Category, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore, 8th June 2018

·           Resource Person for National Conference on Emerging Trends in Commerce, Management and Technology, organized by PG Department of Commerce, SIMS, in association with Indian Academicians and Researchers Association, 24th March 2018

·           Examiner for Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), KAS Category, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore, 14th May 2017

·           Examiner/Question Paper Setter for Tumkur University for PG, Tumkur, December 2017

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