Academic Leader | Project Management Expert
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Advocate for technology-driven education in management and analytics. With over 30 years in consulting and academia, I equip tomorrow's professionals with the skills they need to excel in technology-driven environments.
Blending practical insights with rigorous academic frameworks
With over 30 years in consulting and academia, I equip tomorrow's professionals with the skills they need to excel in technology-driven environments. To date, I have guided more than 1,000 students and industry participants, blending practical insights with rigorous academic frameworks to make complex ideas clear and actionable.
As an independent consultant and visiting faculty at a top management institute in Pune, I have designed and taught Economics, Statistics, and Business Simulation courses. By breaking down challenging concepts into relatable examples and hands-on exercises, I help learners apply theory to real-world problems.
At State Street Global Advisors, I led cross-departmental projects that boosted operational efficiency by 30% and streamlined workflows across multiple teams. During my tenure as Senior Developer and Data Architect at Harvard University, I designed and implemented over 400 table structures for the Grants Management Application Suite.
Outside of the classroom, I mentor students through capstone projects and community education initiatives, helping them develop the confidence and critical-thinking skills to succeed.
A comprehensive skill set built over three decades
A journey spanning academia and industry
Self-employed
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Teaching Economics, Statistics, Business Simulation & Data Visualization at a leading management institute. Delivered engaging courses to 200+ aspiring professionals, designing hands-on simulations and mentoring students on data visualization tools.
Symbiosis Skills & Professional University
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Taught BBA students specializing in FinTech, developing 30+ lectures with real-world case studies. Increased student comprehension by 40% and boosted engagement by 25% through interactive teaching methods.
NICMAR (National Institute of Construction Management and Research)
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Applied 20+ years of industry expertise to train 600+ construction management students. Authored 7 peer-reviewed papers and developed interactive lessons combining project management tools with core methodologies.
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Led cross-functional teams across US, India, and China. Boosted quality by 30%, cut defect rates by 20%, and coached 7 junior project managers in Agile best practices.
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Designed 400+ table structures for the Grants Management Application Suite. Achieved 15% reduction in problem resolution time and improved code quality by 35% through targeted mentoring programs.
A strong academic foundation across multiple disciplines
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Goa University - Goa Business School
Commerce
Master of Science (MS)
Brandeis International Business School
International Finance
MBA
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
K J Somaiya College
Physics
Let's connect and explore collaboration opportunities
I welcome conversations about innovative teaching methods, project management strategies, or data-driven insights. Feel free to reach out for consulting engagements or academic collaborations.
Whether you're looking for a visiting faculty member, a project management consultant, or a collaborator on educational initiatives, I'd love to hear from you.
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