Biography

Professional Summary:

Tirumala Rao Chimpiri is a seasoned IT professional with over 26 years of experience, specializing in enterprise technology solutions and cloud applications, with a primary focus on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

He currently serves as ERP Technical Lead at Stony Brook University. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions including Project Manager, IT Manager, and Technical Lead at prestigious organizations such as Oracle and Wipro Ltd. He has more than 8 years of experience in Higher Education ERP applications.

Tiru has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to manage complex software projects, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions on time. He has successfully led global delivery teams, serving clients across diverse industries, including Higher Education/Public Sector, Financial Services/Banking (BFSI), HR Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Telecommunications, and Transportation & Logistics.

Advisory & Professional Leadership Roles:

Tiru actively contributes to the advancement of higher education, technology, and professional practice through leadership, advisory, and conference service roles. He currently serves as Chair of the IEEE Computer Society – Long Island Section, guiding professional engagement in computing and engineering. He is also an Advisory Board Member for multiple institutions and organizations, including Farmingdale State College’s School of Engineering Technology (Computer Security), Hofstra University’s IS & Business Analytics Advisory Board, the NERCOMP Professional Development Committee, the HEUG Community Council, and the Mini-Track Advisory Board for HICSS-59 (Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2026).

Conference Committees:

Tiru is actively involved in the global tech community as a committee member for national and international conferences. He serves on the EDUCAUSE/NERCOMP Annual Conference Program Committee (2025/2026) and contributes as a Technical Program Committee and International Committee Member for several IEEE, ACM, EAI, and AIS-approved/sponsored conferences.

Publications:

Tiru’s research and publications cover cutting-edge topics such as ERP implementation, cloud computing, cloud security, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. His work has been featured in prestigious science and technology journals, underscoring his scholarly contributions to the field.

Judging for awards, competitions and hackathons:

Tiru has served as a judge for numerous awards and competitions, evaluating innovative technological products and helping set industry benchmarks. Notable events include the Digital Health Hub 2024, Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards, QS Reimagine Education Awards 2024, and the Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing (2024). He is also an active judge for MLH Hackathons and STEM competitions organized by universities.

Volunteer, Community Service, and Professional Memberships:

Tiru is a member of several distinguished professional organizations, including IEEE (Senior Member), IETE (Fellow), IEEE Computer Society, ACM SIGHPC, ACM SIGSOFT, and the Computer Society of India. He also serves as a HEUG Ambassador and an ISSIP Ambassador, advancing professional development and service innovation in higher education and technology.

Mentor at Tech Platforms:

Tiru is committed to mentoring the next generation of IT leaders. He actively mentors on platforms such as Designed.org and Stony Brook Mentor Connect, guiding students and young professionals in career development and technology projects.