Balaji Naidu, RMIT University


· Balaji Naidu

· Current position Technical Delivery Lead at RMIT in the Global Network Team

· 10yrs + experience in the Network space across different industries (Education/Health/Logistics/Banking/Not for Profit Government Subsidiary)

· Passionate sports fan (Tennis/AFL (Go Hawks)/Cricket/Golf/Motor Sport)

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