Rakesh Dubbudu
Founder of Factly & Dataful | Public Policy & Public Data | TEDx Speaker | Transparency Campaigner
About
Rakesh Dubbudu is a renowned public policy and public data expert, TEDx speaker, and RTI campaigner with over 17 years of relevant experience. He is the founder of Factly, one of the most well-known data journalism and public information initiatives in India. Factly produces content in various formats and works on technology tools in the information and data space. As a transparency campaigner, Rakesh has played a significant role in promoting accountability and good governance in India. He is also one of the few fact-checking organizations in India that is a verified signatory of the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) Code of Principles. Additionally, Factly is a third-party fact-checking partner with Facebook, making it a trusted source of information for millions of people. Rakesh's passion for public policy and data-driven journalism is evident in his past work experiences. He has served as a Legislative Fellow at the US Department of State and a Right to Information Fellow at the Government of India. These experiences have given him a deep understanding of the workings of government and the importance of transparency. Rakesh holds a B.Tech in Electronics and Communications from NIT Warangal, where he graduated in 2005. He has since then dedicated his career to promoting transparency and accountability in government and ensuring that citizens have access to accurate and reliable information. As a TEDx speaker, he has shared his insights and experiences with audiences around the world, inspiring others to join the fight for transparency and good governance.
Education
• nit warangal national institute of technology warangal
Companies
• factly media research
• united forum for rti campaign telangana
• the lakshya foundation
• abhyaas educorp
• activism
• u.s. department of state
• government of india
• bhumi
• oracle
Experience
19.2 Years
Experience
Skills
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nit warangal national institute of technology warangal
B.Tech
2001 - 2005
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