Reynold O'Connor is an accomplished professional currently serving as Assistant Manager at T-Hub, specifically within the MATH-DST Centre of Excellence for AI & ML since December 2023. Prior experience includes a role as Deputy Manager at Deshpande Startups, where Reynold contributed to a 50% growth of the regional startup ecosystem and facilitated a startup accelerator program that supported over 30 startups with $1 million in funding. As District Secretariat for the Confederation of Indian Industry, Reynold established the CII Hubli chapter, acquiring over 350 members and generating significant annual revenue, while also enhancing relationships with government officials and industry leaders. Earlier, as Placement Officer at Deshpande Foundation, Reynold managed student training and placement activities in collaboration with industry partners. Reynold holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Karnatak University, Dharwad.