Mahesh is currently the Director of IT at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) where he has held various roles in technology in higher education. In his current role, he guides the technology initiatives at the University Libraries. During the COVID pandemic, he was part of the leadership group to guide the Libraries and their services throughout the entire period. Some major achievements include coordinating remote access to databases, journals, and e-resources, building a real-time occupancy tracking system to limit total number of patrons in the library, and building a real-time video-based support system to help patrons in person and virtual. Recognizing a need for economically disadvantaged as well as first-generation students, he coordinated a program to provide laptops and hotspots to students who did not have access to technology. In addition to his technology role, Mahesh also serves as part of the Senior Leadership Team where he helps with day-to-day operations, budgets, and logistics of running a multi-campus library system.

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