Dr. Suresh Rajappa,Adjunct faculty from KPMG, USA

Faculty Description

Dr. Suresh Rajappa

Adjunct Faculty – Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
KPMG, USA

Dr. Suresh Rajappa is a Partner at KPMG, USA, with extensive experience in data and digital transformation, enterprise data strategy, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, and SAP S/4HANA tax implementations. He has spearheaded large-scale, multi-year data and digital transformation initiatives, including projects valued at over USD 30 million, serving as a consultant Chief Data and AI Officer for leading organizations across multiple industries.

His professional expertise includes developing enterprise data strategies, establishing and managing data organizations encompassing Master Data Management (MDM), Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Visualization, and implementing business intelligence roadmaps to enhance organizational decision-making. He has also led enterprise resource planning (ERP) strategy and integration initiatives involving multiple systems following mergers and acquisitions.

Dr. Rajappa possesses specialized expertise in airline taxation, SAP Airline Standard Content, SAP S/4HANA direct and indirect tax implementations, tax planning using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), and electronic invoicing and reporting. His experience spans major airline organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia, including end-to-end tax implementation and transformation projects.

As an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore, he contributes valuable industry perspectives and practical insights into data management, enterprise AI, analytics, and digital transformation, helping bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practices.