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Rakesh has over 15 years’ experience in the IT/digital/online industry, working with companies small and large on all aspects of technology. A former e-Business Adviser with Scottish Enterprise, he worked with high-growth new-starts and established businesses, offering strategic advice on online and technology issues.

With business, agency and public sector experience, Rakesh continues to work in a business advisory and consulting capacity, while also delivering training and workshops with a focus on technology adoption and improvement for businesses.

Rakesh has been delivering workshops and seminars for Business Gateway now since 2008 and in addition has also delivered on a number of Scottish Enterprise Expert Help frameworks including Digital Marketing, Innovation and ICT and E-Commerce.