Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa

Founder & Managing Director

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa is a visionary leader whose career spans over two decades across Education, Business, Law, and Social Development. As the Founder and Managing Director of Sri Venkateshwara Education Foundation, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic, structural, and cultural foundation of Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering (SVCE), Bengaluru. His commitment to empowering students through access to quality education and world-class infrastructure continues to define the institution’s trajectory.

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law from Bangalore University and has completed Chartered Accountancy Articleship under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He was conferred Doctor of Professional Entrepreneurship – Majoring in Higher Educational Management, by the European University, recognising his leadership in advancing educational excellence and institutional development. He also brings prior experience working at the High Court under the esteemed firm Harnahalli and Associates, where he built strong expertise in legal governance, regulatory frameworks, and institutional compliance.

Dr. Shashidhar Muniyappa is a distinguished entrepreneur, known for transforming ideas into purpose-driven ventures that reflect innovation, strategic foresight, and meaningful social impact. This entrepreneurial outlook extends into his leadership at SVCE, where he has reimagined the campus experience introducing modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, and thoughtfully designed academic spaces. Every element of development has been guided by his vision to create an environment that inspires learning, fosters creativity, and supports future-ready education. His leadership style blends vision with execution, continuously striving to upgrade institutional facilities and align them with global educational standards. His contributions have been widely recognised through numerous awards for excellence in education and community development, acknowledging his role in fostering both academic advancement and international goodwill.

“Education is the foundation of a progressive society—and we must build it with innovation, resilience and a relentless drive to improve”