Kedar Phadke, PhD

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.

30+ Years Experience
1000+ Students Mentored
7 Research Papers
30% Efficiency Gains

About Me

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.

Certifications

Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum (with Honors) - IBM Skills Network
EPAT - Certificate of Excellence
DevOps, Cloud, and Agile Foundations - IBM Skills Network

Skills & Expertise

A comprehensive skill set built over three decades

Project Management

  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • Waterfall Project Management
  • MS Project & Primavera P6
  • JIRA & Project Tracking
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation

📊 Data & Analytics

  • Data Strategy & Architecture
  • Oracle Database Design
  • Data Visualization Tools
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Business Intelligence

🎓 Education & Training

  • Curriculum Design
  • Economics & Statistics Instruction
  • Business Simulation Design
  • E-learning Module Development
  • Student Mentorship

👥 Leadership

  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Global Team Coordination
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Change Management
  • Mentoring & Coaching

Professional Experience

A journey spanning academia and industry

Current
December 2024 - Present Current Role

Visiting Faculty

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.

200+ Students Business Simulation Data Visualization
August 2024 - November 2024

Professor | Economics | Financial Technology

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.

30+ Lectures 40% Better Comprehension FinTech Focus
June 2014 - April 2023

Associate Professor

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.

600+ Students 7 Research Papers 9 Years
November 2007 - November 2012

Senior IT Project Manager

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.

30% Quality Boost Global Teams Agile Leadership
December 2001 - July 2007

Oracle Database Architect | Senior Developer

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.

400+ Database Tables 35% Code Quality Oracle Architecture

Education

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

Get In Touch

Let's connect and explore collaboration opportunities

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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.

Open for Opportunities

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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