Mridvika Raisinghani
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Payam Salehi
As part of the Partnerships team at On Deck, our team partnered with a Fortune 50 company to put on a series of workshops to help teach their sales team how to best sell to startups. We were very lucky to find Mridvika to lead and teach our workshops! She has a terrific combination of sales experience, a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of India's startup ecosystem, and the ability to effectively communicate years of learnings into two short workshops. On top of it all, she was a delight to work with! Thank you Mridvika! We couldn't have done it without you!
Justin Greis
Working with Mridvika is an absolute joy. I have worked with her on multiple occasions. We have worked on client engagements, internal projects and other practice-building professional development projects together. Her work is always the highest quality; she looks for new ways to innovate and raise the bar on quality at every point in a project. She collaborates among her teams to build consensus towards the path forward. She is a caring leader and always puts the her team's needs first while still meeting project goals and objectives. Mridvika's technical skills are top-notch and she can communicate complex topics to even the most non-technical person. I have personally seen her teach difficult concepts students at the masters level to rave reviews. When Mridvika does not know the answer to a problem, she finds it; researching and finally presenting options to solve a problem rather than escalating issues. You could not ask for a more professional consultant than Mridvika. Working with Mridvika simply means the project will be completed beyond your expectations. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a respected leader with a celebrated track record for success.
Payam Salehi
As part of the Partnerships team at On Deck, our team partnered with a Fortune 50 company to put on a series of workshops to help teach their sales team how to best sell to startups. We were very lucky to find Mridvika to lead and teach our workshops! She has a terrific combination of sales experience, a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of India's startup ecosystem, and the ability to effectively communicate years of learnings into two short workshops. On top of it all, she was a delight to work with! Thank you Mridvika! We couldn't have done it without you!
Justin Greis
Working with Mridvika is an absolute joy. I have worked with her on multiple occasions. We have worked on client engagements, internal projects and other practice-building professional development projects together. Her work is always the highest quality; she looks for new ways to innovate and raise the bar on quality at every point in a project. She collaborates among her teams to build consensus towards the path forward. She is a caring leader and always puts the her team's needs first while still meeting project goals and objectives. Mridvika's technical skills are top-notch and she can communicate complex topics to even the most non-technical person. I have personally seen her teach difficult concepts students at the masters level to rave reviews. When Mridvika does not know the answer to a problem, she finds it; researching and finally presenting options to solve a problem rather than escalating issues. You could not ask for a more professional consultant than Mridvika. Working with Mridvika simply means the project will be completed beyond your expectations. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a respected leader with a celebrated track record for success.
Payam Salehi
As part of the Partnerships team at On Deck, our team partnered with a Fortune 50 company to put on a series of workshops to help teach their sales team how to best sell to startups. We were very lucky to find Mridvika to lead and teach our workshops! She has a terrific combination of sales experience, a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of India's startup ecosystem, and the ability to effectively communicate years of learnings into two short workshops. On top of it all, she was a delight to work with! Thank you Mridvika! We couldn't have done it without you!
Justin Greis
Working with Mridvika is an absolute joy. I have worked with her on multiple occasions. We have worked on client engagements, internal projects and other practice-building professional development projects together. Her work is always the highest quality; she looks for new ways to innovate and raise the bar on quality at every point in a project. She collaborates among her teams to build consensus towards the path forward. She is a caring leader and always puts the her team's needs first while still meeting project goals and objectives. Mridvika's technical skills are top-notch and she can communicate complex topics to even the most non-technical person. I have personally seen her teach difficult concepts students at the masters level to rave reviews. When Mridvika does not know the answer to a problem, she finds it; researching and finally presenting options to solve a problem rather than escalating issues. You could not ask for a more professional consultant than Mridvika. Working with Mridvika simply means the project will be completed beyond your expectations. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a respected leader with a celebrated track record for success.
Payam Salehi
As part of the Partnerships team at On Deck, our team partnered with a Fortune 50 company to put on a series of workshops to help teach their sales team how to best sell to startups. We were very lucky to find Mridvika to lead and teach our workshops! She has a terrific combination of sales experience, a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of India's startup ecosystem, and the ability to effectively communicate years of learnings into two short workshops. On top of it all, she was a delight to work with! Thank you Mridvika! We couldn't have done it without you!
Justin Greis
Working with Mridvika is an absolute joy. I have worked with her on multiple occasions. We have worked on client engagements, internal projects and other practice-building professional development projects together. Her work is always the highest quality; she looks for new ways to innovate and raise the bar on quality at every point in a project. She collaborates among her teams to build consensus towards the path forward. She is a caring leader and always puts the her team's needs first while still meeting project goals and objectives. Mridvika's technical skills are top-notch and she can communicate complex topics to even the most non-technical person. I have personally seen her teach difficult concepts students at the masters level to rave reviews. When Mridvika does not know the answer to a problem, she finds it; researching and finally presenting options to solve a problem rather than escalating issues. You could not ask for a more professional consultant than Mridvika. Working with Mridvika simply means the project will be completed beyond your expectations. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a respected leader with a celebrated track record for success.
Credentials
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herSTART Bootcamp
GUSECAug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Intro to Rev Ops
PavilionApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Sama
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-founder & CEO
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Oct 2022 - Present
Sama means equal. At Sama, we are building a technology solution that provides workforce insights to help retain urban women in employment. Sama means equal. At Sama, we are building a technology solution that provides workforce insights to help retain urban women in employment.
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Just an Ordinary Mom
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Creator & Host
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Apr 2022 - Present
Women always have a lot on their plates, juggling professional goals, societal expectations, and the responsibilities of families and communities. One cannot stress enough how important it is for women to see other women succeed and progress in life. “Just an ordinary mom” podcast is a collection of stories and conversations with mothers who debunk the myth of motherhood which is often presented as a sacred, self-sacrificial mission that defines all women.These stories are real and they tear… Show more Women always have a lot on their plates, juggling professional goals, societal expectations, and the responsibilities of families and communities. One cannot stress enough how important it is for women to see other women succeed and progress in life. “Just an ordinary mom” podcast is a collection of stories and conversations with mothers who debunk the myth of motherhood which is often presented as a sacred, self-sacrificial mission that defines all women.These stories are real and they tear apart the narrative of "having it all" which is made to seem entirely within reach. This podcast will hopefully help you see the extraordinariness in the ordinary lives these women have lived. Show less Women always have a lot on their plates, juggling professional goals, societal expectations, and the responsibilities of families and communities. One cannot stress enough how important it is for women to see other women succeed and progress in life. “Just an ordinary mom” podcast is a collection of stories and conversations with mothers who debunk the myth of motherhood which is often presented as a sacred, self-sacrificial mission that defines all women.These stories are real and they tear… Show more Women always have a lot on their plates, juggling professional goals, societal expectations, and the responsibilities of families and communities. One cannot stress enough how important it is for women to see other women succeed and progress in life. “Just an ordinary mom” podcast is a collection of stories and conversations with mothers who debunk the myth of motherhood which is often presented as a sacred, self-sacrificial mission that defines all women.These stories are real and they tear apart the narrative of "having it all" which is made to seem entirely within reach. This podcast will hopefully help you see the extraordinariness in the ordinary lives these women have lived. Show less
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Pavilion
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United States
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Think Tanks
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400 - 500 Employee
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Executive Member
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Mar 2021 - Present
Pavilion is a private membership for high-growth operators who are looking to thrive in today's evolving business world. Pavilion is a private membership for high-growth operators who are looking to thrive in today's evolving business world.
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Antler
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Singapore
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Fellow
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Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
Selected as a part of the first cohort of Antler India Residency program for start up operators / aspiring founders, with a set of interventions and activities designed to forge meaningful connections and collaborations. The Residency is a space for anyone who is actively ideating, tinkering, building, or taking the first steps in their entrepreneurial journey. Selected as a part of the first cohort of Antler India Residency program for start up operators / aspiring founders, with a set of interventions and activities designed to forge meaningful connections and collaborations. The Residency is a space for anyone who is actively ideating, tinkering, building, or taking the first steps in their entrepreneurial journey.
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On Deck
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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200 - 300 Employee
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On Deck Fellow
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Dec 2021 - Sep 2022
Accepted into a highly selective 8 week fellowship program where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers in tech startups. On Deck is the future of continuing education. Accepted into a highly selective 8 week fellowship program where top talent comes to accelerate their ideas and careers in tech startups. On Deck is the future of continuing education.
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Hivel
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Advisor
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Apr 2022 - Jun 2022
Advisor to the CEO for setting up sales function - hiring sales team, creating sales infrastructure (CRM, incentives, sales decks, contracts etc), go-to-market strategy, hiring strategy, fundraising, P&L, budgeting etc. Advisor to the CEO for setting up sales function - hiring sales team, creating sales infrastructure (CRM, incentives, sales decks, contracts etc), go-to-market strategy, hiring strategy, fundraising, P&L, budgeting etc.
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Shortlist Professionals
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Kenya
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Apr 2022 - May 2022
Provided transition support as an advisor to the leadership team.
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Managing Director - Global
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
Led the P&L for Shortlist's global business managing Sales & BD, Client Delivery, Marketing and shared services like Finance and HR across both India and Kenya
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Managing Director - India
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2020
Led the P&L for Shortlist's India business managing Sales & BD, Client Delivery, Marketing, Finance and HR function for India business.
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Director Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
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Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
Launched the advisory & consulting business line; Created Sales & Business Development function
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Mindseed Education
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India
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Strategy & Operations
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
Led series A fundraise with the co-founders | streamlined the data flow across functions like School Operations, HR, Finance, Sales by implementing systems (CRM, HRMS, ATS) & processes (monthly reporting dashboards, led annual goal setting & strategic vision exercise, instituted annual performance process) | internal hiring for key strategic positions | worked on all strategic initiatives with the founders Led series A fundraise with the co-founders | streamlined the data flow across functions like School Operations, HR, Finance, Sales by implementing systems (CRM, HRMS, ATS) & processes (monthly reporting dashboards, led annual goal setting & strategic vision exercise, instituted annual performance process) | internal hiring for key strategic positions | worked on all strategic initiatives with the founders
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Teach For India
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Development
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Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
Developed fundraising strategy to decentralize the fundraising effort across regions and created effective processes and systems to support the regional teams | Successfully met the fundraising targets to support expansion to 4 new cities and growth of Fellowship program by 5 times since 2011 | Enhanced the relationship portfolio by adding ~ 100 new corporate and HNI donors | Stewarded existing donors resulting in at least 60% renewals and 10% upgrades year on year; Diversified the funding… Show more Developed fundraising strategy to decentralize the fundraising effort across regions and created effective processes and systems to support the regional teams | Successfully met the fundraising targets to support expansion to 4 new cities and growth of Fellowship program by 5 times since 2011 | Enhanced the relationship portfolio by adding ~ 100 new corporate and HNI donors | Stewarded existing donors resulting in at least 60% renewals and 10% upgrades year on year; Diversified the funding sources to retail, alumni, events, online to reduce the dependence on institutional donors | Led the implementation of Salesforce CRM to automate the tracking of funding pipeline, achievement to goals, report generation etc | Supported the Board management by generating bespoke reports & dashboards Show less Developed fundraising strategy to decentralize the fundraising effort across regions and created effective processes and systems to support the regional teams | Successfully met the fundraising targets to support expansion to 4 new cities and growth of Fellowship program by 5 times since 2011 | Enhanced the relationship portfolio by adding ~ 100 new corporate and HNI donors | Stewarded existing donors resulting in at least 60% renewals and 10% upgrades year on year; Diversified the funding… Show more Developed fundraising strategy to decentralize the fundraising effort across regions and created effective processes and systems to support the regional teams | Successfully met the fundraising targets to support expansion to 4 new cities and growth of Fellowship program by 5 times since 2011 | Enhanced the relationship portfolio by adding ~ 100 new corporate and HNI donors | Stewarded existing donors resulting in at least 60% renewals and 10% upgrades year on year; Diversified the funding sources to retail, alumni, events, online to reduce the dependence on institutional donors | Led the implementation of Salesforce CRM to automate the tracking of funding pipeline, achievement to goals, report generation etc | Supported the Board management by generating bespoke reports & dashboards Show less
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
Consulting projects with secondary mortgage industry clients in EY's FSO practice. Projects spanned across a variety of Information Security frameworks and standards like Identity & Access Management, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Implementation of Industry standards like COBIT, ISO27001, HIPAA, NIST; FIN46 consolidation. Consulting projects with secondary mortgage industry clients in EY's FSO practice. Projects spanned across a variety of Information Security frameworks and standards like Identity & Access Management, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Implementation of Industry standards like COBIT, ISO27001, HIPAA, NIST; FIN46 consolidation.
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Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
Recipient of Graduate research & teaching assistantship for two Online Kelley Direct MBA courses and one Classroom course in MSIS program. Recipient of Graduate research & teaching assistantship for two Online Kelley Direct MBA courses and one Classroom course in MSIS program.
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Indiana University Bloomington
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Development Intern
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Sep 2007 - Dec 2008
On Campus job at University Information Technology Services in Indiana University. Accessibility testing and HTML mock webpage development. On Campus job at University Information Technology Services in Indiana University. Accessibility testing and HTML mock webpage development.
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
Internship within IT Advisory Practice in NYC, part of Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementation project for a utilities client in New Jersey. Internship within IT Advisory Practice in NYC, part of Identity and Access Management (IAM) implementation project for a utilities client in New Jersey.
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Hexaware Technologies
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India
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineer
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
Offshore Engineering Lead spanning software development lifecycle for a telecommunications client in the US. Led requirements documentation, prepared specs, enhanced existing modules, coded new batch programs, ran test plans and reviews. Offshore Engineering Lead spanning software development lifecycle for a telecommunications client in the US. Led requirements documentation, prepared specs, enhanced existing modules, coded new batch programs, ran test plans and reviews.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
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India
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2004 - May 2005
Worked on a distant learning project called OSCAR (Open Source Courseware Animations Repository) at IIT, Bombay. Coded a working simulation of Mobile IP protocol in Java and HTML. Worked on a distant learning project called OSCAR (Open Source Courseware Animations Repository) at IIT, Bombay. Coded a working simulation of Mobile IP protocol in Java and HTML.
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Education
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2014 - 2014
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Driving Growth through Innovation Program (India) -
2007 - 2008
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master's Degree, Information Systems -
2001 - 2005
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science
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