Dr S.L.Narayana
Managing Director
Dr. S.L. Narayana holds a Ph.D. in Macro-Monetary Economics from Osmania University. As the Founder and Managing Director of Skydive Technologies & Consulting Pvt. Ltd., he has been a consultant and trainer in financial services and technology since 2016. Previously, he served as Director and Senior Consultant at BASIX Academy, leading training programs in banking and microfinance. His academic career includes positions as Associate Professor at Mekelle University in Ethiopia and Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, where he taught economics, microfinance, and international finance. He also held key roles at ICFAI Business School, overseeing academic operations. Earlier in his career, he worked as an economist at the Reserve Bank of India and Andhra Bank, conducting economic research and financial analysis. Dr. Narayana has led IFAD-funded microfinance projects in Ethiopia, edited major publications on inclusive finance, and designed over 100 executive training programs, bringing extensive international expertise in financial research, consulting, and capacity building.