Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur and bureaucrat, best known as the co-founder of Infosys, a leading global technology services company. Born on June 2, 1955, in Bangalore, India, he played a crucial role in shaping the Indian IT industry and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to technology and business. In addition to his work at Infosys, Nilekani served as the chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), where he was instrumental in implementing the Aadhaar project. This initiative aimed to provide a unique identification number to residents of India, enhancing access to various services and promoting financial inclusion.