Anantharaman Iyer, known as Anand, is the Director of Information and Communications Technology at UP TSU, where he leads technology initiatives for the government of Uttar Pradesh, with a focus on the Department of Health and Family Welfare and the National Health Mission. Anand's extensive career spans over three decades in the IT domain, including more than 17 years in Healthcare IT, where he has spearheaded HIS implementations and Electronic Health Records development. He excels in strategic planning, design, change management, and system adoption to enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Anand has held leadership positions at renowned organizations such as InterSystems, Birlasoft, Talisma, Aditi Technologies, Microsoft, HP, and the DRDO. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Delhi University and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Pune University, making him a valuable asset in the intersection of healthcare and technology.