Santosh Naidu, known as "Dr. H", is a polymath, esoteric thinker, and the creator of the trademarked brand SanthNaidu®.

His mission is to enhance human productivity, employability, and wellbeing in the AI adoption zeitgeist.

A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach since 2017, he brings a rare blend of credentials: Harvard Certified Tutor (2023), Columbia University alumnus (Certified Finance Professional), Certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, and Compliance Trainer. A former state-level squash champion and long-distance runner, he is also a dedicated Kundalini Yoga practitioner.

He is the creator of the Viveka Coefficient™ (also known as the Human Processing Score™).

With 28+ years of multi-functional international experience, Santosh has been practicing Clifton Strengths philosophy for over 16 years. His own Gallup Top 5 Strengths are: Focus, Ideation, Responsibility, Maximizer, Communication. Stand-out roles: Stimulator and Pioneer.

In 2025, he launched Prahelika (Sanskrit for “Puzzle”) — an innovative integrated change management system with a strong F5 Foundation and 5 specialist modules designed to drive sustainable transformation for individuals and organizations.

He has coached leaders and teams from legal-tech startups, BFSI brands, Great Place to Work companies, Forbes 30 Under 30 CEOs, and prominent private brands across APAC.

Guided by his life mantra — “Be open-minded, learning never stops” — Santosh is a family man and passionate traveler who has driven over 30,000 km across India with his dog Mr. Bhairava, deeply exploring the country’s 5,000-year civilization and culture.