Mumbai: Public policy commentator and author Praveen Rao has joined IBM as Automation Specialist, Government & PSU, marking a new milestone in his professional journey across technology, governance, and public sector transformation.
With extensive experience in enterprise technology and government engagement, Rao has previously worked with leading global organisations including Microsoft, NEC Corporation, Wipro, Autodesk, and SAS Institute. His work has largely focused on digital governance, public sector innovation, infrastructure technologies, and enterprise transformation.
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Apart from his corporate achievements, Praveen Rao is widely recognised for his authored books Still They Serve and Ballots to Benefits.
Still They Serve highlights inspiring stories of Indian public servants and administrators, while Ballots to Benefits explores the evolving dynamics of welfare politics, governance, and electoral policymaking in India.
Rao also recently gained attention at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, where his governance-focused writings attracted policy enthusiasts, readers, and civil service aspirants.
Sharing the announcement on LinkedIn, Rao described his move to IBM as “a new chapter,” reflecting his continued commitment towards technology-driven governance and public sector transformation.