Rajesh Kumar Shakya

About Rajesh Kumar Shakya

Global e-GP Expert & AI Policy LeaderDr. Rajesh Kumar Shakya is a world-renowned digital governance specialist and international expert on e-Government Procurement (e-GP). With over 30 years of experience, he bridges the gap between foundational technology and sovereign-scale policy—from developing Prolog Expert Systems (19••••94) to shaping the age of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI).Current Leadership• World Bank: Senior Procurement Specialist, focusing on e-GP and Sustainable Public Procurement.• CAIDP: Team Leader at the Center for AI and Digital Policy. He leads and coaches international AI policy enthusiasts in developing global regulatory frameworks.• The Human Imperative: A primary advocate for human-centric agency, ensuring Agentic AI remains governed by human logic.International e-GP & Digital Governance ImpactDr. Shakya has guided 70+ states across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central Asia, and Europe on planning and implementing complex digital e-GP systems.• Strategic Advisory: Lead consultant for the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) as Project Team Leader, USAID, IDB, and the Caribbean Development Bank.• System Design: Expert in institutional arrangements, business models, e-GP Guidelines, Readiness Assessments, and BPR.• Modernization: Specialist in Framework Agreements, Green Procurement, and performance measurement using OECD MAPS and disruptive technologies.Published Author & Thought LeaderAuthor of four authoritative books published by IGI Global (three on e-GP; one on Sustainable Public Procurement). He is currently finalizing his latest work:\"Artificial Superintelligence: The Human Imperative,\" addressing the need for human agency in the era of autonomous AI.Academic & Technical Foundation• Ph.D. with Distinction (Public Policy): Capella University, USA.• Post Graduate (AI & Machine Learning): McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin.• CAIDP AI Policy: Certified leader (with Distinction) in global AI regulatory clinics.• PMP®: Certified Project Management Professional (Traditional & Agile).Dr. Shakya harmonizes the rigorous logic of traditional governance with the probabilistic power of modern AI, ensuring that global e-GP systems and future Agentic AI are built on the Human Imperative.

Experience

1. Senior Procurement Specialist (E-gp and Sustainable Public Procurement)

   The World Bank Group

   Jan 2024 — Present · DC, US

Education

• Carleton University

  Diploma in Development Evaluation (Credit bearing)

  2012 — 2012

• Capella University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with Distinction

  2010 — 2015

• Amrit Science Campus

  Intermediate in Science

  1982 — 1985

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML)

  2023 — 2024

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI and ML)

  2023 — 2024

Skills

• Policy Analysis
• Teamwork
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Management Consulting
• Project Planning
• Capacity Building
• Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Training
• E-Customs
• Business Strategy
• E-Gp (E-Government Procurement)
• Consulting
• International Development
• Proposal Writing
• E-Government
• Leadership
• Governance
• Ict
• Social Impact
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Public Policy
• Ict Consulting
• Business Development
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Policy
• Public Sector
• Economics
• Government
• Business Process Reengineering (Bpr)
• Budgeting
• Information Technology
• System Administration
• Analytical Skills