As chief technology officer and risk strategist with Bank of America-Merrill Lynch in New York, NY, Rao Chalasani led the creation of the patent-pending Enterprise Risk Management System. Outside his professional responsibilities, New Jersey resident Rao Chalasani supports various charitable organizations, including the Sankara Eye Foundation. Established in 1998, the Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF) works to eradicate preventable blindness in India through initiatives such as the Sankara Academy of Vision. Created in 1913 as the academic wing of the foundation, the Sankara Academy of Vision offers a range of professional courses and programs for ophthalmology professionals. From short-term certificate courses to fellowships in general ophthalmology and sup-specialties, the Sankara Academy of Vision trains eye care professionals for work in hospitals or clinics, to practice in established healthcare facilities or to pursue job opportunities abroad. Committed to instilling in students a sense of social equity, the academy upholds the highest standards of academic excellence to support the mission of the Sankara Eye Foundation.