About me
Dr. Joseph Nettikaden is the Chief Information Officer at Esol Education, responsible for spearheading the organization’s technology vision and strategy, serving ten international schools across Europe, Middle East and East Asia. In this capacity, Dr. Nettikaden instills a culture of innovation by leading educational technology (EdTech) initiatives at Esol Education schools, integrating technology into curricula and instructional activities, inspiring students and teachers, alike, to become lifelong learners”
A visionary, leading digital transformation initiatives by leveraging AI in instructional and operational practices. building and implementing IT strategy - with a strong focus on AI that supports organizational business objectives; leveraging excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to C-suite level; delivering IT projects and supporting significant transformation programs in the education sector; and leading, developing and coaching high-performing teams via strategies that establish actionable solutions, overcome challenges, achieve goals, add value, and optimize profitability.
As part of his mandate, Dr. Nettikaden also explores new, innovative technologies to enhance teaching and learning at all Esol Education schools. He oversees the technology departments at all of Esol's schools, which strive to provide an exceptional user experience to students and teachers, by taking advantage of organizational synergies and the standardization of operational processes.
Prior to joining Esol Education, Dr. Nettikaden was Vice President for Information for a market research company focusing on qualitative research. He was instrumental in providing a common technology services platform and integrated services model for standardizing technology operations at Fieldwork Inc. Prior to this, he has played key roles at leading software companies (Infor and CA), in the implementation of customer relationship management software and web-based technologies.
His educational qualifications include a Doctor of Education from Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California, MBA from Northern Illinois University and MS in Information Technology from Northwestern University. Apart from spending time with his family, he is passionate about new technologies and understanding the impact of these technologies on the daily lives of people.
