Mr. Tharaniyil holds degrees in various disciplines including Philosophy, Vehicle Engine Mechanics, Trainer's Certificate and Technology Studies, he also holds an MBA from Strathmore University Business School, Nairobi. He has extensive experience in technical training and has spent long periods of time serving the youth. He has been a Board member for Tanzania Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) for the Highland Zone (Iringa and Songea Regions) and is currently Director, Don Bosco Tech Africa (Co-ordinating Body for Don Bosco Technical Training Centers in Africa and Madagascar) and Technical Advisor to Don Bosco Boys Town: Leadership and Management.