From Deloitte to Entrepreneurship: The Journey of Chethan Iyer, Founder & CEO of IT Skill Nest

Chethan Iyer, the visionary leader of IT Skill Nest, blends global corporate experience with a passion for mentorship to shape future-ready IT professionals.

Meet Chethan Iyer – CEO & Founder of IT Skill Nest

Behind every successful institution is a leader with vision, dedication, and passion. At IT Skill Nest, that leader is Chethan Iyer, our Founder and CEO, who has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between education and employability.

From Deloitte to IT Skill Nest

Chethan’s professional journey began in the corporate world, where he worked with Deloitte, one of the world’s leading consulting firms. During his time there, he gained invaluable experience in cloud technologies, networking, and business strategy, working on real-world projects that demanded both technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

This exposure to enterprise-level IT environments gave Chethan a deep understanding of how technology drives business success — an insight he now brings into every training program at IT Skill Nest.

A Decade of IT Excellence

With over a decade of industry experience, Chethan combines his corporate background with his passion for teaching. His vision is clear: to equip learners with practical, job-ready skills that go beyond traditional education and meet the needs of today’s competitive IT industry.

A Mission to Empower Learners

Chethan founded IT Skill Nest with a mission — to make quality IT training accessible, affordable, and career-focused. He believes that education should not stop at theory, which is why IT Skill Nest emphasizes hands-on labs, live projects, and real-time scenarios.

Over the years, his leadership has guided thousands of students, including freshers, job seekers, and working professionals, towards successful IT careers.

Building Careers, Not Just Courses

At IT Skill Nest, Chethan ensures that every learner benefits from:

  • Expert Trainers with real-time industry experience

  • Personalized Mentorship covering resume building, interview preparation, and career guidance

  • Placement Support through industry connections and mock interview practice

This student-first approach has helped learners transition into roles in cloud computing, DevOps, Linux administration, networking, and data analytics.

A Vision for the Future

Chethan’s long-term vision is to create a skilled IT workforce that thrives both in India and globally. With his unique blend of corporate expertise from Deloitte and a passion for education and mentorship, he continues to shape IT Skill Nest into a trusted hub for future-ready careers.

In his own words:
“At IT Skill Nest, we don’t just teach IT skills — we build IT careers.”