Biwesh Pradhan

Director, Information Technology (IT)

As Director of Felton’s IT department, Biwesh Pradhan oversees the department’s day-to-day technology operation of Felton Institute.

With six divisions and over 50 programs at Felton, the need for a successful and streamlined IT department cannot be understated. IT is part of the engine that runs organizations and businesses today.

Biwesh Pradhan

Biwesh has a background in Computer Engineering with 15+ years of experience in the IT industry. He is passionate about Technology in Healthcare and how it can empower and transform individuals as well as organizations. For well over a decade, Biwesh has been deeply involved in providing access to healthcare and education to underserved populations across the globe and to explore the role of technology in achieving such goals.

Biwesh graduated from the Birla Institute of Technology in India with a bachelor’s in Engineering and then earned a Master of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of New Mexico.

A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007, he currently lives with his wife and son. He loves spending his free time with his son, playing soccer, and hiking the hilly trails.

“Just like any house needs running water, every successful business endeavor needs IT services to support its growth and function. I love supporting Felton in its mission of giving back to the community and helping others by providing essential mental health services. I feel rewarded in being able to make an impact in people’s lives directly or indirectly through this work.”

Qualifications & Leadership

Biwesh Pradhan is passionate about providing access to healthcare and education to underserved populations across the globe and to explore the role of technology in achieving such goals. 

    Education

  • University of New Mexico School of Engineering, Master of Science – MS, Computer Engineering
  • Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
    Bachelor of Engineering – BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Board Of Directors, Leadership Positions 

  • Sahayeta, Board Member, Co-Founder and former Vice President of the organization