Dr. Lalit Prasad is a Professor at the prestigious Dr. D Y Patil Institute of Management Studies (DYPIMS) in Pune. Holding the position of an approved PhD research guide at Savitribai Phule Pune University, he is also entrusted with the crucial roles of Research Head and IQAC Coordinator at DYPIMS. With over 16 years of rich teaching and research experience, Dr. Prasad has established himself as a prominent figure in academia and industry. As a dedicated professional, Dr. Prasad has conducted numerous national-level training programs, workshops, and faculty development sessions in areas such as Research, Data Analysis, and Analytics. His expertise extends to serving as a regular trainer for esteemed companies, including Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd, Mundrisoft Technologies, Advik Hi Tech India Ltd, Pune, Renuka Sugars Ltd, Know IT, and CDAC ACTS, Pune.

Dr. Prasad boasts an impressive publication record with 36 research papers featured in various national and international journals, some of which are indexed in ABDC, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and UGC Care list. With a comprehensive skill set, Dr. Prasad is proficient in programming languages and software tools such as SPSS, SmartPLS, AMOS, R, Python, Tableau, and Power BI. His academic contributions also include authoring two books: "Data Analysis using SPSS" and "Business Analytics - Science of Data-Driven Decision Making." Additionally, one of his case studies has been published by "The Case Center, USA," and he holds credit for two patents.

Dr. Prasad's academic journey is marked by notable achievements, including qualifying for the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Management in 2012 and being recognized as an "Accredited Management Teacher (AMT)" by AIMA, New Delhi. He has actively participated in workshops and Faculty Development programs organized by esteemed institutions like IIM Indore, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kharagpur. In 2016, Dr. Prasad earned his PhD from Savitribai Phule Pune University, adding another milestone to his academic accomplishments. His educational background includes a master’s in mathematics with Operations Research specialization from Ranchi University, Jharkhand, and a master’s in marketing and human Resource Management from Nagpur University. Acknowledged for his excellence, Dr. Lalit Prasad was honored with the "Prashastri Patra" as a meritorious student of MBA in 2007 by Nagpur University, showcasing his commitment to academic brilliance and leadership.

He is PhD holder in the subject Organizational Management. He has 10 years and nine months of experience in the teaching field. His area of expertise is Organizational Management and Economics. He is also proficient in SPSS.

Dr. Avinash Pawar is a faculty of Organisational Management with around 15 years of teaching and research experience. He is a multifaceted academician and researcher in management with wide academic and research experience across multiple disciplines of management such as HR, Marketing, Technology, Operations and Supply Chain Management. He is an enthusiastic academician with an interdisciplinary approach towards management teaching, learning and research. He has presented and published research papers in various prestigious international conferences and journals. He also serves on the reviewer board of esteemed journals in business management.

She has an experience of 12 years in teaching and six years in the Industry. She has secured 5th rank in the merit list of successful candidates of Master of Business Administration course at the Shivaji University, Kolhapur. She is proficient in Team Building, Leadership and motivation. Her area of expertise is Green Marketing, life skills, interpersonal skills. She has published papers in various National Journals. She has obtained PhD in Marketing Management from Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

He is a recipient of Ph.D. degree by Savitribai Phule Pune University. He is an MBA (Marketing), a BSc graduate (Agriculture) & UGC-NET qualifier.

He is presently working as Assistant Professor in DYPIMS. Has an extensive experience of 14+ years in teaching and in corporate sector. His area of expertise is Marketing & is proficient in “Marketing Management”. He has catered his services to Godrej Agrovet and TATA Rallis in “Retail Marketing”, “Rural Marketing” and “Sales Management” department.

He has been involved in NAAC coordination as a Co-coordinator and the Institute had been accredited with grade ‘A ’. He is currently serving as a core committee member for NBA accreditation. He has rendered his consultancy service on accreditation at few MBA Institutes. To his credit, he has conducted various “Faculty Development Programs/ Staff Development Programs” for faculty members of MBA Institutes and schools.

He has up skilled himself by participating in various workshops and faculty development programs organized by the Institutes of “National” repute such as IIT Roorkee, and VAMNICOM, Pune to name a few. His research papers have been published in reputed “National and International” journals including UGC CARE listed and Web of Science journals.

He has an experience of 12 years in the teaching line. He has done his PhD in Organizational Management from Solapur University. His area of expertise is Economics, Marketing & HR.

Mr. Bharat Chavan Patil is an alumnus of the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, US. He is a B.E. (Computers) from SPPU and holds a Masters degree in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. He is also an MBA from Florida Institute of Technology, Florida, USA. He has worked for India International Multiversity (IIMv) under the tutelage of Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar, a renowned scientist and architect of PARAM series of Supercomputers. He worked as head of QA department in the IT sector at different locations such as Chicago, Seattle and Milwaukee. He has done his PhD from Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth.

He has an experience of 10 years in the teaching and 6 years in Industry. His area of expertise & interest is Financial Management, Economics, Marketing and Business Intelligence.

Dr. JahanAara Pathan is a highly experienced professional with almost 20 years of solid experience in the corporate world and academics. She is also a Growth Advisor, Corporate Trainer & Facilitator, Sales Consultant and Co-Host of HighFivePune Local.

Dr. Pathan has an impressive track record of success and has been instrumental in developing and executing strategies that have resulted in significant growth and success of numerous organizations. She is a highly sought-after mentor, and advisor, and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences and seminars pan India. Dr. JahanAara Pathan has been associated with various renowned organizations in the past. Her experience in corporate relations, branding and training-related areas has enabled her to understand the importance of establishing relationships and creating a conducive environment for growth. She is a proponent of the spirit of collaboration and believes in delivering results through effective communication. Through her leadership and expertise, she has been able to help businesses grow, create new opportunities, and drive positive change. Dr. JahanAara prides herself on her ability to think strategically and develop strategies for success. With an extensive background in corporate relations and training, she has the knowledge and skills to help businesses reach their goals. Dr. JahanAara is passionate about helping people and organizations reach their full potential. She is committed to creating an environment of continuous learning, innovation, and growth.

As Head of Corporate Relations, Dr. JahanAara Pathan develops and maintains relationships with industry partners, driving corporate communications, and creates initiatives to skill and upskill MBA students to make them industry-ready. Her ultimate goal is to provide students with the best opportunities for growth and exposure by placing them in suitable companies.

He is Ph. D holder in the subject Management from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, Gujarat. He has over 18 years of experience in the Teaching, Academic Administration & Corporate world. His area of expertise is Marketing Management, Human Resource Management & Administration

Dr. Sonali Patil has rich working experience of 12 years in the field of academics and research. She earned full time doctoral degree in 2019 from North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. She is an MBA (FINANCE), B.COM & UGC SET qualified. She is presently working as Assistant Professor in DYPIMS. Her area of expertise is finance, and she is proficient in Accounting and Financial Management. Her research area is behavioral finance. She has honed her skills by attending various FDPs. She has authored a book on “financial management”. She has contributed and developed the cases for the McGraw hill education (India) Pvt. Ltd. She has published various research papers and case studies in national and international journals. To her credit, she obtained copyright and patent from government of India. She has also worked as an academic consultant at “Talentedge” organization.

Dr Madhvi Mishra is having 13 years of experience in the field of Academic and Research. She earned a fulltime doctoral degree in the year of 2018 from Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, State University Madhya Pradesh. She has done her MBA with HR Specialization, and MDP in HRM, her area of expertise is in HR and OB. she has also a certified soft skill Trainer from ICIA, Her Research interested belongs to Various aspects of HR and OB. She has published several National and Internation level research paper in the renowned journals and she has also contributed chapters in international level book. She has published cases in international level Journal. She is an Alumnae of Ahmedabad Management Association.

He has 28 years of overall experience in Industry. He is proficient in developing marketing strategy, planning for better proficiency, research & analysis for achieving better growth rate. He is also an expert in MS Office, Windows, Oracle and software development.

She is a recipient of MPhiL. degree by Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). She is an MBA (Marketing), a BCom graduate (Banking & Finance) & UGC-NET qualifier.​She is presently working as Assistant Professor in DYPIMS. She has an extensive experience of 15+ years in teaching and in corporate sector. Her area of expertise is Marketing & is proficient in “Marketing Management”. She has conducted various soft skills and communication skills sessions when in Corporate.

She has up skilled himself by participating in various workshops and faculty development programs organized by the Institutes of “National” repute such as IIT Roorkee. Her research papers have been published in reputed “National and International” journals including UGC CARE listed. She was the IQAC Co-coordinator for a period of six years in the Institute and the Institute had been accredited with grade ‘A ’. She has rendered her consultancy service on accreditation at few MBA Institutes. To her credit, she has conducted various “Faculty Development Programs/ Staff Development Programs” for faculty members of MBA Institutes and schools. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Retail Management. She has the expertise of CSR and Sustainability, Start up and New Venture Management, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior and Retail Management.

He has an experience of six years and four months in the teaching line. He is proficient in MS Office, digital business. His area of expertise is MS Excel & Information Technology.

She has an experience of 2 years in teaching & 4 years in Corporate. She has received PhD in Human Resource Management from Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune. Her area of expertise is Human Resource Management.

He is M. Tech in Production and has had 39 years of experience in Manufacturing and Personnel & Administration. He has also as visiting faculty in various management colleges in Pune. He has traveled extensively to countries like France, Germany, Italy, UK, USA, Japan and China. He has core competency in Operations Strategy and Total Quality Management.

Having a rich experience of working with many Multinational and Indian Multinational companies as Management & Business Facilitator (Director) at QLeNPro Consulting providing. He is proficient in consulting and Training in Quality Management, New Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, TOC and Project Management. He provides advisory services to companies abroad in opening their offices in India, sourcing components and assemblies from Indian Suppliers and franchisee services. He is also helping CEOs in MSME sectors in Productivity Improvement, Inventory reduction, Quality Improvement, Project Management, New Product development & introduction to new markets etc.

Ganesh Pathak has a vast work experience of 10+ years and currently working as a Associate Professor of Marketing Management and Research Methodology area at Pune University Affiliated Institute Lotus Business School, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

He has wide experience in Social Science Research, Marketing Research, SWOT analysis for career development, Executive training and Management consulting. He has expertise in preparation of research proposal, research design, data collection, data analysis and report writing. He has conducted and work for various professional and academic research activities.

He is working as Marketing and Branding consultant for various companies. He has developed model of Customer Relationship Management for Pharmaceutical Industry.

He has conducted various workshops on Research Methodology, Data Analysis on Excel & SPSS, SWOT for career development for students and teachers. These workshops are well received by the participants. His papers are published by reputed international and national journals. He is also working as a reviewer for various research journals. He received “Best Teacher Award-2015” from Ajinkya D Y Patil University, Pune and Lions Club Pune.

Pushkaraj Vishnu Joshi is a highly accomplished professional with over 28 years of experience spanning compliance, corporate secretarial, corporate legal, treasury operations, finance, accounts, taxation, and audits across diverse industries such as IT/ITES, telecom, financial services, and manufacturing. A Commerce and Law graduate, he holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary (India and UK), and Management Accountant (Australia), among others. His career highlights include senior roles at prominent organizations like Vodafone, DSP Merrill Lynch, and Mahindra & Mahindra, as well as entrepreneurial ventures and social enterprises. Currently, he serves as a freelance consultant and guest professor, bringing his extensive expertise to startups, MSMEs, and corporates. He is also actively engaged in personal development through various pursuits such as yoga, music, and studying Hindu Vedic scriptures.

Mr Ajinkya Sathe has more than five years of industry experience. He is good in Communicating & coordinating with clients, CHAs, Transporters, Shipping Lines & own operational team to execute the shipments successfully and Arranging CHAs, Transportation, Containers (from shipping lines) for export shipments & CHAs as well as Transportation for Import Shipments.

He also worked as Executive Exim, where he handled entire export import department and being being a Corporate Business Development Associate, worked in a team which developed existing customers, searched prospective customers & sold the services offered by my company. Further I received periodic review of the services from our clientele in order to achieve highest customer satisfaction and strengthen the relationships.

Apart from industrial experience he is also associated with FLAME University as a Kickboxing Coach since 2016. He is certified as a Black Belt holder & Coach in Kickboxing by Kickboxing Federation of India & Maharashtra Kickboxing Association

Dr Panda is passionate teacher and trainer, currently working as an Assistant Professor at Dr D Y Patil Institute of Management Studies (DYPIMS), Pune. He is an approved faculty of Savitribai Phule Pune University. He has more than 15 years of teaching and research experience and 2 years Industry experience. He has conducted workshop in Capital Market, Financial Analysis, Technical Analysis, Fintech. He has published various papers at national and international conferences and journals. His research interest includes capital market, micro finance etc.

He is having experience of working as Deputy Personnel Manager in Kirloskar Oil Engines, Pune and J.K.Files, Chiplun. He had also worked as Personal Manager in Famous news daily Tarun Bharat. He is proficient in teaching Industrial Relation subject. He has worked as Full time faculty at N.G.NaralkarInstititute, Pune, Sinhgad Institute, Pune. He had worked as a Visiting faculty at reputed Institutes of Pune including PUMBA (Pune University MBA department)

She has an experience of 6.5 years in academics and 3 years in industry. She is pursuing PhD in Financial Management from D Y Patil GBSRC, Tathawade. Her area of expertise is Accounts, Financial Management, Economics and Banking Operations. She has been a meritorious student throughout her academic career. She had attended various FDP’s and workshops. She has published a research paper in International Journal.

Mr Anjit Jha possesses extensive hands-on experience at both the graduation and post-graduation level education facility. Moreover, he is well-acquainted with working at college and university departments, showcasing an outstanding ability to handle the syllabus for graduate and post-graduate curriculums. Furthermore, he exhibits remarkable teaching ability, inspiring and developing young minds, all while possessing excellent writing and oral communication skills. Additionally, he showcases strong organizational skills and is proficient in using MS Office tools, including MS Excel. During his tenure as an Assistant Professor at VIBRM (an autonomous body of Bihar University & AICTE affiliated), Muzaffarpur, Bihar, he expertly handled both graduate and post-graduate course classes. He significantly contributed to the efficient management and administration of the department and the college. While working an Assistant Professor (HR/PM) at SIOM (under Sinhgad Technical Education Society), Pune, he provided valuable teaching pertaining to Legal Aspects of Business, HRM, Labour Laws and Labour Welfare to students on professional and academic program completion.

In present, he has been working as an Assistant Professor at Dr. D Y Patil Institute of Management Studies, Akurdi, Pune. Here, he has been disseminating knowledge related to Industrial Relations, Legal Aspects of Business and Verbal Communication in Lab. Furthermore, he has presented around ten papers in conferences and symposiums, some conducted by UGC and some by Universities, which highlights his expertise in the field. He has published 4 research papers; one has been published into the SCOPUS Index (ISSN:1007-6735 Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology) another has been published in UGC Care Group – II (Our Heritage) Lastly, he has also served society as a member of an NGO, showcasing his dedication to giving back to the community.

Hans Raj Mishra, based in Pune, is a seasoned Manufacturing Strategist with 35+ years of experience in manufacturing, consultancy, customer relationship, and coaching. He has held leadership roles at REIL Electricals, ANTB, and TACO Composites, demonstrating expertise in lean deployment, Kaizen initiatives, WCM practices, and turnaround strategies. Mishra has led teams to achieve significant improvements in profitability, inventory turnover, and production capacity while fostering a customer-centric culture and human capital development. His notable achievements include localizing key inputs, developing products for Indian Railways and Defense, and implementing corporate governance and sustainability initiatives. He has also served as a UNIDO counsellor and business sustainability auditor, with extensive teaching and mentoring experience. An NIT Jamshedpur Mechanical Engineering graduate with an MBA in Finance from Pondicherry University, Mishra holds various certifications including Six Sigma Black Belt and TPM Counsellor

Dr. Neetu Naresh Udgirkar is an Assistant Professor at Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies, Pune. She has done MBA, MMM, NET & PhD. She has teaching experience of 9 years in the field of Human Resource Management. Her area of interest includes Training & Development, Performance Management System, Customer Relationships, Recruitment & Retention, Overall development of employees.

She has presented papers in various Conferences. She has written two books on Organizational Behavior. She is a Skill Development trainer –CII Certified.

Mrs. Sheetal Mahesh Mane is MBA in HR with 8 Years of Industrial experience and 2 years of experience in recruitment. She is working with the institute since Jan 2024 as an Asst. TPO. She works for corporate cell and maintaining placement records. She also maintains relationships with industry partners, driving corporate communications for the scheduling the interviews and receiving feedback from them. At the same time she is a blogger. She writes novels stories and poems on Marathi Blog www.irablogging.com and has achieved 50 lakhs viewers for the same. Also, she writes on Marathi Pratilipi and has got 23 lakhs readers for the same. She has published her two Marathi Novels named Shubharabh and Sangharsh Ek Jivankatha and pratinidhik Kavita sangrah named Bakul.

A track record of 20+ years of wide industry experience, wherein a major part was associated with automobile sector and proven capabilities as Head: Operations & HR. A successful visionary leader focuses on results has devoted her career to creating measurable and sustainable business outcomes by changing over organizational culture while additionally reducing process dependencies and championing strategic business initiatives. Rani Thomas is a results-oriented leader with an impressive track record of effecting change that helps organizations make the shift to what matters, to be more efficient and productive through process improvement. These actions have inevitably resulted into profitability and measurable results.

Now leading into academia, Rani Thomas is passionate about passing on what she has learned from years of hard work and experience — creating an insight-driven learning system; bridging theoretical concepts to actual business understanding thereby shaping the up-coming leaders who will be responsible for more worksite innovation than at any other time in history. She is also a Trainer of Soft Skills and Personality Trainings to help students develop required skills to sustain in the era marked by cutthroat competition.

She holds 3 years of experience in academics as a Visiting Faculty. She holds 4 years of Corporate Experience as a Software Engineer. She is a PhD holder from VITBS,VIT, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Her interested research area is Artificial Intelligence in HR, Industry 5.0, Human Resource Management, Training and Development, Gamifications, Business Analytics and HR. She had attended various FDP’s and workshops. She has published a Book Chapter, Conference paper and Research papers in Scopus indexed Journals.

Dr Shantanu Pathak is a seasoned educator and IT professional with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. Currently a faculty member at IACSD CDAC Akurdi, Pune, he specializes in Machine Learning, Data Analytics, NLP, Python, and R Programming. With over 7.5 years of IT industry experience and an equal duration in teaching, he has trained 25 batches at CDAC and conducted numerous trainings in machine learning, deep learning, and NLP. Dr Pathak has held significant roles, including CEO of DHI Training and Research Consultancy and Algorithm Expert at iKnowlation Research Labs, where he mentored and consulted on over 15 projects. His expertise has benefited major clients such as VIT Chennai, L&T, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Honeywell, and government entities.

Dr. Rashmi Hebalkar, is the Director of Prabodhan Management Consultancy and Research, a proprietary organization dedicated to management research, training, and consultancy. With a focus on unlocking the potential of students, teachers, and managers, the organization offers services such as corporate training and consultancy, research workshops, academic research support, faculty development programs, and student development programs. Dr. Hebalkar's qualifications and leadership drive the mission of fostering growth and development in both educational and corporate environments.

Ms. Sneha Sinha is a Senior Communication Trainer in Learning & Development at Tech Mahindra Ltd. She is a highly motivated Soft Skills, IELTS, and Voice & Accent trainer with over a decade of experience in training small and large groups across diverse industries, including companies like WIPRO, BMC Software, Airbus, and Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies. She has a proven track record of leveraging educational theories and methodologies to design, develop, and deliver successful training programs. With more than 10 years of experience, she provides up-to-date and effective skills improvement, leadership, and values-based development programs to various companies. Currently, she is serving as a Senior Communication Trainer in Learning & Development at Tech Mahindra Ltd., Pune. Ms. Sinha holds a master’s degree in human resources management and is adept at organizing and facilitating management and team-building training programs and activities. She is a dependable and resourceful professional in organizing and facilitating management training programs.

Sagar Patil, a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience, is a proficient trainer at various management institutes. Specializing in taxation subjects and budget analysis, he brings extensive practical knowledge and expertise to his teaching, enriching the learning experience for students and professionals alike.

Umesh Ramopadhyay is a distinguished law educator and management faculty with over 3000 hours of teaching experience tailored for management students. Over the past seven years, he has interacted with close to 2000 students, consistently achieving a remarkable 95% average in student satisfaction surveys. He has conducted numerous faculty orientation training programs and served as a personal legal advisor to the chairman of one of Maharashtra’s largest textile mills. Umesh's expertise extends to man management and counseling, and he has played a pivotal role as the Exam Management Head for MBA and MCA programs at the University of Pune. He is the author of two books, "Business Law and IT" and "Industrial Safety Management," and has held significant positions such as Industrial Visit Committee Convener and member of both the institute-level AntiRagging and Female Rights Committees, as well as the Student Induction Committee.

Dr S S Gopakumar, an Assistant Professor at Dr D Y Patil Law College, Pune, boasts 25 years of professional experience. He specializes in International Law, Human Rights, and various legal disciplines. His roles extend beyond teaching to include administrative positions such as In-Charge Principal, Coordinator for various academic programs, and President of the Institution’s Innovation Council. Dr Gopakumar has participated in numerous seminars and workshops, published research on human rights, and coordinated significant academic and professional events, showcasing his commitment to legal education and research.

Mangesh Prabhakar Javkhedkar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in banking and academia. Currently a visiting faculty at several management institutes in Pune, he specializes in subjects related to banking, finance, accounting, and costing. His notable career includes significant roles at Axis Bank, UTI Bank, IDBI Bank, and Cosmos Bank, where he excelled in branch management, business development, credit appraisal, and operations. Mangesh holds an MBA in Finance from Nagpur University and has a proven track record of enhancing productivity and achieving business targets through innovative strategies and team collaboration.

Trupti Jadhav is a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, life coach, and blogger with a background in Computer Science from Morris County College, USA, and a master’s in commerce. She is associated with Pune's top MBA colleges as a communications and soft skills trainer and has extensive experience working with corporates, NGOs, and organizations like Rotary. Trupti runs TJ's Orators Club, enhancing public speaking skills in kids, and writes for renowned websites and brands like Flipkart and Amazon. She is a dedicated counsellor, passionate educationalist with over nine years in academia, and a creative blog writer on topics ranging from academics to health and social issues.

He is a B. Sc. Mathematics(hons), Statistics and Physics, M.Sc. (University of Burdwan,W.B.), MCA(project submitted) (University of Pune). Have trained almost 10000 professionals in over 100 organizations in wide variety of technologies. Have created course/training materials for universities and organizations as well as question banks on different technologies for different organizations. Current interest in Artificial Intelligence, data science, analysis, visualization, EDA, machine learning, financial and economic modelling, Natural Language Processing (NLP), deep learning and sensitivity analysis.