Raja Sekhar Beera

Raja Sekhar Beera serves as Chief Manager at State Bank of India, bringing 22 years of comprehensive banking expertise spanning both Indian and US operations. A Science graduate with an MBA in Finance from ICFAI, he currently serves as faculty at State Bank Institute of Innovation & Technology, where he specializes in Customer Relationship Management, Digital Banking, and Information Security. His diverse career encompasses roles in General Banking, Treasury, and International Banking, enhanced by his unique background as a former software developer. His contributions to SBI include pioneering research on CRM implementation and digital product adoption, along with authoring influential articles on Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics. His expertise is further strengthened by NISM certifications in Interest Rate Derivatives, Equity Derivatives, and Security Operations & Risk Management. As a trainer, he focuses on emerging technologies including Microsoft Office 365, Data Governance, and Merchant Acquiring Business, while leveraging his experience as a Branch Head of Retail and MSME-intensive branches to provide practical insights into banking operations.