I joined here as a volunteer interested in working with children. Got involved in some projects and technical support over a period of time. Associated with Door Step School Foundation (formerly the Society for Door Step Schools) in different capacities. At present, looking after communication and outreach, and involved in designing and launching new initiatives for education and development of marginalized children.

Co-founded Khawakee Foods in 2010 as an innovative business concept of Maharashtrian food preparation and delivery across Pune city. Designed and implemented ordering and delivery model for fresh food items well before third party service providers (aggregators) entered the market. Involved in strategic planning and monitoring of finances, purchase, recruitment & training, marketing activities for the business. Carrying out variety of experiments in preparation, purchase, storage, and… Show more Co-founded Khawakee Foods in 2010 as an innovative business concept of Maharashtrian food preparation and delivery across Pune city. Designed and implemented ordering and delivery model for fresh food items well before third party service providers (aggregators) entered the market. Involved in strategic planning and monitoring of finances, purchase, recruitment & training, marketing activities for the business. Carrying out variety of experiments in preparation, purchase, storage, and distribution of food items. Writing and publishing articles in newspapers and online forums for business promotion. Promoting the business on various social media platforms. Managing product reviews and customer correspondence. Show less

Working in entertainment industry - theatre, acting, direction, voiceover, anchoring / compering, script writing, songs / dialogue writing.Worked as actor in One Act Plays / Performances - Varyavarachi Varaat, Whatsapp, Geet Ramayan (Producer: Prashant Damle Fan Foundation's Theatre School).Worked as actor in One Act Play - Premalaap (Producer: Articado Group, Pune).Directed One Act Plays - Pratibimb, Chor-Polis, Scheme (Producer: Articado Group, Pune).Writer of One Act Plays -… Show more Working in entertainment industry - theatre, acting, direction, voiceover, anchoring / compering, script writing, songs / dialogue writing.Worked as actor in One Act Plays / Performances - Varyavarachi Varaat, Whatsapp, Geet Ramayan (Producer: Prashant Damle Fan Foundation's Theatre School).Worked as actor in One Act Play - Premalaap (Producer: Articado Group, Pune).Directed One Act Plays - Pratibimb, Chor-Polis, Scheme (Producer: Articado Group, Pune).Writer of One Act Plays - Chor-Polis, Scheme.Street Play on the issue of River Pollution - Punyala Jevha Jaag Yete (Jeevit Nadi NGO).Commercial Play as Director and Actor - Vishwaratna (Producer: Natrang Creation, Pune).Commercial Play as Actor - Domb (Producer: Tirthraj Theatre).Immersive Theatre - The Dark Room (Producer: Rangaai Theatre Company, Mumbai).Short Films - Mann Ki Baat, Laal Pani, Relationship Insurance Company, Swarg, etc.Web Series - Chicken Bhai (Producer: Kuppi Entertainment, Pune).Currently working on Marathi, Hindi, English Theatre and Shortfilm projects... Show less

Worked on direct implementation projects in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad area, focusing on psychosocial care services as a rehabilitation process of children in conflict with law. Worked with the Juvenile Justice Board, Child Welfare Committee, and Special Juvenile Police Unit. Also worked on projects to mobilize and empower youths from various communities in Pune city.

Action for the Rights of the Child (ARC) is a network of organizations working for child rights. Child rights activists and NGO representatives are members of this group. This group works on matters pertaining to education, protection, and participation of children.

VersatileCS is a business solutions provider working with start-ups in variety of domains. Through this venture, I have: Provided IT support to several start-ups and small businesses through consulting and implementing websites, data management systems, communication channels, etc. Provided marketing, branding, and management support to start-ups and small businesses through consulting, training, events, and active participation in business activities. Provided content writing, translation… Show more VersatileCS is a business solutions provider working with start-ups in variety of domains. Through this venture, I have: Provided IT support to several start-ups and small businesses through consulting and implementing websites, data management systems, communication channels, etc. Provided marketing, branding, and management support to start-ups and small businesses through consulting, training, events, and active participation in business activities. Provided content writing, translation, graphic and web design services to several start-ups and businesses. Conducted business guidance seminars and workshops for new business entrants. Conducted guest sessions for students from management institutes and engineering colleges. Show less

FairDeal is an investment and financial services provider working in the field of insurance, mutual funds, equity and commodity markets, and wealth management. My contribution to the business: Provided management consulting to the founding team during initial phase of the company. Worked for recruitment and training, documentation and policy making, marketing and business promotion of the company. Wrote and published articles in newspapers and online forums for business promotion. Coordinated… Show more FairDeal is an investment and financial services provider working in the field of insurance, mutual funds, equity and commodity markets, and wealth management. My contribution to the business: Provided management consulting to the founding team during initial phase of the company. Worked for recruitment and training, documentation and policy making, marketing and business promotion of the company. Wrote and published articles in newspapers and online forums for business promotion. Coordinated with colleges, institutes, other companies, and Government offices for financial awareness and business promotion. Organized public events for financial awareness in association with institutions like BSE and CDSL. Show less

Worked on an action-research project for out-of-school children in the city of Pune. Involved in conceptualizing and launching a campaign to bring out-of-school children into mainstream of education, by involving citizen volunteers across the city. Worked on designing a framework of activities from survey of out-of-school children, their enrollment in government schools, up to follow-up for regular attendance. Campaign publicity and marketing activities for larger public participation… Show more Worked on an action-research project for out-of-school children in the city of Pune. Involved in conceptualizing and launching a campaign to bring out-of-school children into mainstream of education, by involving citizen volunteers across the city. Worked on designing a framework of activities from survey of out-of-school children, their enrollment in government schools, up to follow-up for regular attendance. Campaign publicity and marketing activities for larger public participation. Knowledge sharing and training of volunteer groups and NGOs for implementation of similar campaign in Pune and other cities. Data analysis and documentation of activities and experiences during the campaign period. Show less

Mango Academy is a platform for children to experience and learn variety of skills.Conceptualized and conducted activity camps for children from 4 to 14 years of age. Organized events in association with schools and media house like Maharashtra Times. Coordinated with external faculties for designing and conducting activity sessions for children. Handled finances, bookings, training, and marketing activities for the business. Wrote and published articles in newspapers and online forums for… Show more Mango Academy is a platform for children to experience and learn variety of skills.Conceptualized and conducted activity camps for children from 4 to 14 years of age. Organized events in association with schools and media house like Maharashtra Times. Coordinated with external faculties for designing and conducting activity sessions for children. Handled finances, bookings, training, and marketing activities for the business. Wrote and published articles in newspapers and online forums for business promotion. Show less

Through this Rotary Club, organized public events for awareness on variety of topics ranging from education and career management to cyber security and finance management. Worked on publicity of club activities through newspaper articles and social media.

Aarambh Foundation is a social group working in Sangli area. My activities with Aarambh include: Organized events and lectures for youth and farmers from Sangli and surrounding villages. Coordinated with Government authorities and local groups for social activities during festivals. Publicity through newspaper articles and FM radio channels for promotion of social initiatives by the foundation.

Samadhan Foundation is a group of concerned citizens from Sangli, who want to help common and needy people through activities like food distribution in old-age homes, medicine distribution in orphanages, workshops for girls in schools, etc. My contribution to the work includes: Organized events and lectures for parents and youth on topics related to education, career guidance, etc. Supported promotional activities through newspaper articles and collaboration with other social groups.

An initiative to make eco-friendly Ganesh idols available in the market, in good numbers and at affordable price, which would encourage their use in households and at public places, thus putting a control over water pollution occurring due to immersion of idols made from POP and other materials. With this group, I worked on manufacturing Ganesh idols from paper pulp. Also worked on media promotion and public awareness activities through association of NGOs in Sangli.

PSM is a manufacturer of spices and other food-related products in Pune. Provided management consulting to the founding team during initial phase of the company. Worked for recruitment and training, documentation and policy making of the company. Participated in technical setup and installation of spices manufacturing unit. Designed marketing strategy and carried out business promotion activities for the company.

Ganak is an IT services provider working mainly on digitalization of Government records. Conceptualized and formed the ITES company with other founders from Pune and Sangli. Established a fully-functional data management center in Sangli, creating job opportunities for local candidates. Simultaneously established and managed a support activity center in Bhosari, Pune. Coordinated with Government authorities like Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and their ward offices, for digitalization… Show more Ganak is an IT services provider working mainly on digitalization of Government records. Conceptualized and formed the ITES company with other founders from Pune and Sangli. Established a fully-functional data management center in Sangli, creating job opportunities for local candidates. Simultaneously established and managed a support activity center in Bhosari, Pune. Coordinated with Government authorities like Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and their ward offices, for digitalization of property related documents. Registered as incubatee of Science and Technology Park under Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Carried out recruitment through Government employment exchange at local city and Taluka level. Handled finances, purchase, setup, recruitment and training, and marketing activities for the business. Research and documentation of new and running activities for business operations and expansion. Show less

Tela was a business process outsourcing firm working mainly on US Healthcare claims processing and adjudication. (Subsequently acquired by Trizetto Inc. and later Cognizant Technologies.) My contribution to the business: Worked on designing and improving process for US Healthcare claims data entry, validation, and adjudication. Handled a team of around 100 claims executives working on data entry and adjudication processes for multiple clients. Coordinated with client representatives from US and… Show more Tela was a business process outsourcing firm working mainly on US Healthcare claims processing and adjudication. (Subsequently acquired by Trizetto Inc. and later Cognizant Technologies.) My contribution to the business: Worked on designing and improving process for US Healthcare claims data entry, validation, and adjudication. Handled a team of around 100 claims executives working on data entry and adjudication processes for multiple clients. Coordinated with client representatives from US and European countries, for process transition, online training, and periodic reporting. Handled recruitment and process-specific trainings for claims executives. Worked on software application development and testing for claims processing. Worked on process documentation, MIS, and presentations for the company. Show less

TC Springs was a tier-2 automobile suspension parts manufacturer and supplier. It was a part of Tata Autocomp (TACO) Group of companies. My responsibilities at the company included these: Handled production and planning of suspension parts for multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Mahindra & Mahindra, etc. Worked on process documentation and new product development for automobile manufacturers. Coordinated purchase, supply, and quality assurance… Show more TC Springs was a tier-2 automobile suspension parts manufacturer and supplier. It was a part of Tata Autocomp (TACO) Group of companies. My responsibilities at the company included these: Handled production and planning of suspension parts for multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Mahindra & Mahindra, etc. Worked on process documentation and new product development for automobile manufacturers. Coordinated purchase, supply, and quality assurance activities with local vendors. Coordinated with customers across India, through phone calls, e-mails, and personal visits. Worked on implementation of ISO-9000 and TS-16949 standards for the manufacturing unit. Show less

Gabriel is an automobile suspension parts manufacturer and supplier. It is a part of Anand Group of companies. My responsibilities included these: Handled production and planning of suspension parts for multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Hyundai, Toyota, Ford, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, etc. Worked on process documentation and new product development for automobile manufacturers. Worked on implementation of ISO-9000, TS-16949, TPM / TQM, Zero PPM standards for the… Show more Gabriel is an automobile suspension parts manufacturer and supplier. It is a part of Anand Group of companies. My responsibilities included these: Handled production and planning of suspension parts for multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Hyundai, Toyota, Ford, Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, etc. Worked on process documentation and new product development for automobile manufacturers. Worked on implementation of ISO-9000, TS-16949, TPM / TQM, Zero PPM standards for the manufacturing unit. Handled customer complaints and corrective actions cell through coordination with all departments. Designed and implemented data analysis and presentation tools for production and quality control. Conducted product and process specific trainings for operations team members. Completed White Belt Six Sigma certification from The Anand University. Show less