Bhargav is a seasoned educational technology and information systems leader with over 25 years of experience fostering innovation, equity, and security in K–12 education. As Assistant Superintendent for Compliance and Information Systems at Monroe-Woodbury CSD, he champions purpose-driven leadership to create secure, modern, and equitable digital learning environments. Formerly Director of Technology at Orange-Ulster BOCES, he guided 25 school districts in advancing infrastructure and cybersecurity. A Fordham Ed.D. graduate and TED Talk speaker on ransomware, leadership and technology equity, Bhargav is featured in Education Next and Ed Week for his expertise and commitment to purposeful, transformative technology integration.