Founded in 1985 by Prof. (Dr.) Samit Ray, the RICE ADAMAS Group stands as one of West Bengal’s foremost educational conglomerates. The Group operates Adamas University from its expansive 120-acre campus in Kolkata and has made a significant mark in the field of competitive exam preparation through RICE Education.
Expanding beyond education, the Group’s technology arm, Adamas Tech Consulting, provides IT and digital solutions across the globe, with active operations in India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE (Dubai), the UK, and the USA—alongside upcoming expansions into Canada, Australia, and Singapore.
The Group also manages a range of K–12 institutions, including Adamas International School, Adamas World School, and Adamas Kids. Complementing its educational and technological initiatives, the Group is deeply invested in sports, skill development, innovation, and philanthropic efforts—continuing its mission to drive societal growth and transformation.
Prior to joining RICE ADAMAS Group, Mr. Rafi held the position of Deputy General Manager – IT & CISO at ABP Pvt Ltd. In that role, he spearheaded major initiatives across IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, service desk operations, vendor management, data center development and disaster recovery planning. He played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing corporate IT strategies, Automation Frameworks and Digital Transformation roadmaps, while strengthening Compliance and enhancing overall Network , Application and System security.