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Shashikanth "Shashi" Buddula, Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Technology Officer Shashi Buddula was appointed Chief Technology Officer in August 2023. Buddula brings with him over two decades of experience working in the K12 industry. Before joining our team, Buddula served as a Vice President for a Business intelligence organization overseeing global product delivery operations. He also held several leadership positions in Baltimore City Schools, Maryland, including Chief Information Technology Officer. During his tenure at Baltimore City Public Schools, Buddula played a pivotal role in the successful launches of new software systems, numerous technical and infrastructure upgrades, and the development of protocols and processes to ensure the security of student and staff data in the face of increased cybersecurity threats. Buddula earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands, along with several professional certifications. |