Praveen Rao has joined Autodesk as the Government and Public Sector Lead (West Region), bringing extensive experience in public sector strategy, technology consulting, and government affairs.

With a strong background in state and central government initiatives, Praveen’s expertise spans strategic leadership, business development, policy influence, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation. His new role at Autodesk will focus on expanding engagement with government agencies, PSUs, and public infrastructure projects, leveraging Autodesk’s cutting-edge solutions in digital design and technology to drive innovation and efficiency in the sector.

An alumnus of IIM Calcutta, Indian School of Business (ISB), and Yale School of Public Health, Praveen has been actively involved in policy-making discussions, government advisory roles, and strategic partnerships to drive public sector modernization. His deep understanding of AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure will be instrumental in Autodesk’s mission to support government-driven digital transformation initiatives in India.

Prior to joining Autodesk, Praveen held key leadership positions in the public sector domain, most recently serving as Principal Lead (State Government & Public Sector) at SAS, where he led data-driven governance initiatives and digital transformation projects across India. His tenure at NEC Corporation India, Wipro, and Lenovo further strengthened his expertise in smart city solutions, enterprise technology, and public safety innovations.