Shrirang “Ranga” Deshpande, a visionary in healthcare, stands out for his pioneering work at Jules Bordet Institute of University of Brussels. Ranga’s expertise harnessed advanced platforms, delivering results that go beyond the norm. He designed a groundbreaking Hospital Information System using the IBM Power IBM i platform.
Ranga, an IBM Champion since 2012 underscores his significant influence in technology and is recognized as Lifetime Achievement Award from the CIO Executive Circle, Belgium.
Leading as President of COMMON Europe from 2016 to 2022 and Vice-President of COMMON Belgium from 2001, Ranga embodies the spirit of collaborative excellence, innovation and growth through networking which is acknowledged with his 2023 induction in Common Europe Hall of Fame.
Ranga’s contributions to the Common Europe Advisory Council from 1991 to 2022 have left a lasting mark on IBM i’s evolution.
With a doctorate in Biology, his multidisciplinary perspective enriches his expertise. Throughout his life and work, Ranga’s constant pursuit remains enhancing the quality of life through technology.
A regular speaker at national and international conferences, Ranga can be reached at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranga-deshpande/