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Industry Academia Advisory Board

Industry Academia Advisory Board

The Industry - Academia Advisory Board (IAAB at DYPIU, Akurdi, is envisioned to be a lighthouse for reimagining higher education through collaboration, relevance, and global foresight. By uniting academic rigor with industry pragmatism, we can shape institutions that empower learners, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and contribute to inclusive global growth. IAAB is a strategic body comprising senior professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and domain experts who collaborate to bridge the gap between industry expectations and academic outcomes. The board plays a critical role in providing strategic guidance and recommendations to academic institutions, ensuring that educational programs remain relevant, future-ready, and aligned with evolving industry demands.

IAAB: Key Roles and Functions
  • Curriculum Development
  • Understanding Industry Trends and Needs
  • Bridging the gap between Industry and Academia while strengthening ties
  • Offering industry-relevant courses through the curriculum
  • Research and Development Collaboration
  • Fostering employability through entrepreneurship by facilitating expertise
  • Skill Development Initiatives
  • Strategic Planning and Visioning
  • Resource Development
  • Training and Placements

Sr. No. Industry Representative Designation Company
1 Mr. Dhwanit Malani Chief Executive Officer Bitwise
2 Mr. Pulkit Dutta Chief Executive Officer Bufab India Pvt Ltd
3 Mr. Sanjay Jain Chief Operations Officer Keolis
4 Dr. Prashant Pansare Founder & Chief Executive Officer Rubiscape & Inteliment
5 Mr. Himanshu Jadhav Chief Executive Officer & Director Jendamark India Pvt. Ltd. & Eepos India
6 Mr. Niranjan Kumar JP Sr. Vice President NTT Data
7 Dr. Nareshkumar Harale Senior Vice President & Head (IS&SP-ISD) State Bank of India
8 Jose Raj Head HR - India & APAC & Head Tech Expert Community Worldline Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
9 Mr. Paresh Deshpande Senior Engineering Director Toshiba Software
10 Mr. Natesh Vedgiri Co-Founder and CEO Bluepineapple
11 Mr. Amol Nitave Chief Executive Officer & Founder EvolvingX
12 Dilip Choudhary India Talent Acquisition Leader Syngenta
13 Umesh Gangale Head - Fresher Hiring and Training Tech Mahindra
14 Uday Singh Kharat Head HR Bosch Chassis System India Limited
15 Kapil Lokhande Chief Technology Officer Boerm Bruckmeier Infotech India Private Limited
16 RavinderPal Singh Director Software Engineering Amdocs CBS - AT&T
17 Brijesh Kohli Vice President & Head of Education Xebia
18 Dr. (Cdr) Arnab Das Founder & Director Maritime Research Center, Pune
19 Mr. Sujit Patange Vice President - Specialist Risk Analysis Northern Trust
20 Mr. Kedar Taskar Managing Director Faurecia Clean Mobility
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