Byju's names Amazon veteran VP tech as it scales up learning products

Edtech giant Byju’s is strengthening its technology vertical. The Bengaluru-based firm has appointed Amazon tech veteran Vedhanarayanan Ganeshkumar as vice-president, technology. As a tech-driven global leader in education, Byju’s has been investing in the powerful synergy of technology and innovation by scaling its robust tech team. This new appointment is part of Byju’s concerted strategy to further enhance its world-class learning products, and accelerate innovative and impactful learning experiences for students globally.

In his new role, Ganeshkumar will be responsible for accelerating critical technologies to further scale Byju’s tech and innovation prowess to define the future of learning. He will also build and lead a talented team of engineers, software development managers, product managers, program managers, and more.

“His strong expertise in tech innovation will further strengthen Byju’s commitment to creating value in students' lives and providing them with high-quality learning opportunities,” said Anil Goel, president - technology, Byju’s. “We look forward to working together and supporting him in achieving his goals.”