​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Mr. Suryash Gautam is an officer from the 2018 batch of the Indian Telecommunications Service, currently serving as ADG in the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. His career is marked by a profound enthusiasm for policy research and technology, with a particular focus on Disaster Management and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He has completed a course on "Governance of AI" from The United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT). Prior to assuming his current role, he contributed significantly to Defense and Power Sector Organizations. His academic background and professional experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of the intersection of technology and policy. An advocate for technological advancement and strategic governance, he is committed to leveraging his inclination to drive impactful & sustainable innovations in telecommunications.​