About Me

Hi, I’m Shirish — a curious blend of business mind, engineer, and lifelong learner, working at the intersection of technology, people, and meaningful progress.

For more than 25 years, I’ve helped teams and organizations move from ideas to execution: clarifying what matters, simplifying what’s complex, and creating solutions that actually work. My experience spans large multinationals, specialist consultancies, and SMEs, giving me the ability to adapt to almost any environment while staying focused on outcomes that make a difference.

At heart, I’m driven by a simple belief:
when we align people, technology, and purpose, good things happen.

What I Do

I support organizations in translating strategy into action — especially in fast‑moving, tech‑enabled environments. My work includes:

  • Leading digital transformation initiatives
  • Aligning business goals (productivity, performance, engagement) with workplace technologies
  • Improving HR, business and L&D processes
  • Supporting cloud technology decisions (AWS, Azure, Oracle)
  • Designing corporate academies and leadership programs
  • Building partnerships with universities and global businesses
  • Strengthening Indo–German collaboration

My work often connects AI, systems, leadership, analytics, and practical problem‑solving.

Education

  • MBA — London Business School
  • Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCCA), UK
  • Civil Engineering — Pune, India

Technical Interests

  • Data analytics & visualization
  • Enterprise systems & databases
  • AI foundations and practical use cases
  • Quantum computing essentials

How I Work

I strive to make complex topics understandable. I enjoy using real‑life examples, structured thinking, and thoughtful dialogue to support better decisions.

People describe me as calm, resilient, and collaborative — someone who values clarity and practical progress.

Beyond Work

Outside my professional life, I enjoy:

  • Ayurvedic massage practice
  • Cooking and hands‑on DIY projects
  • Exploring the connection between Vedanta and modern science
  • Solving cryptic crosswords
  • Golf
  • Travel, especially Italy (Tuscany, Rome)

I speak English, Hindi, Marathi, and German fluently, and conversational Italian and French.

This site reflects my mix of interests — technology, learning, food, and the more philosophical side of life.

Why This Website Exists

To share ideas.
To explore what makes work meaningful.
To connect technology with humanity.
And sometimes simply to write about things I enjoy.

If something here resonates with you, I’m glad you’re here.