Biruda Virkud is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the education consulting sector. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Career Launcher since May 2023, Biruda previously held the position of Head of Operations at Imperial Overseas Education Consultants, where responsibilities included establishing a profit center in Bangalore. Other roles include Head of Content at GyanDhan, Project Delivery Manager at GradSquare India and LilacBuds, and Head of Department at Yocket, where Biruda built a strategic business unit for admission counseling. Noteworthy achievements include setting up the admission consulting vertical at Galvanize Test Prep and leading operations as CEO of iGradGlobal, a boutique consulting firm. Biruda's educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Commerce and advanced degrees in Clinical Biochemistry and Chemistry from the University of Mumbai.