About

Krishna Kumar is an accomplished Information Technology Entrepreneur with a proven track record of building successful businesses and creating great places to work. He currently serves as the CEO of Simplilearn, the world's leading certification training provider. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Krishna is a seasoned professional in team building, strategy, operations, product management, program management, web 2.0, e-learning, and blended learning. Prior to joining Simplilearn, Krishna was the Co-founder and COO of TechUnified, a company that was later acquired by Org informatics Ltd. TechUnified had world-class products in mobile banking, voice banking, and telecom self-care. The company had a customer base that included some of the Fortune 500 Banks and Telcos. Krishna's expertise in product management and program management played a crucial role in the success of TechUnified. Krishna's specialties in team building and strategy have helped him create a strong team at Simplilearn. As the CEO, he has led the company to become the largest professional certification training company with a global presence. Simplilearn has helped over 2 million professionals and companies across 150+ countries get trained, acquire certifications, and upskill their employees. The company's blended learning approach combines self-paced e-learning content, instructor-led live virtual classrooms, applied learning projects, and 24/7 teaching assistance. Krishna is also associated with Industry body IAMAI to build Ed-tech ecosystem in India. He holds a BE in Electronics and Communication from NIT and an MTech in Microelectronics from IIT. His tech stack includes product management, mobile, and web. Krishna's relevant experience of 20.53 years has made him a valuable asset to the industry. He has been named the 8th most influential education brand in the world by LinkedIn.