Gautham Shanbhogue

Gautham Shanbhogue possesses extensive experience in strategy and program analysis, currently serving as the Head of Strategy & Program Analysis at Deshpande Foundation. Responsibilities include team building for the Centre for Geo-spatial Analytics and Cartography, identifying revenue opportunities in the agricultural sector, driving research initiatives, facilitating financial inclusion, and acting as Technology Manager. Previous roles include Senior Manager in the CEO Office, focusing on program management, business planning, and capacity building, and several positions at L&T Technology Services Limited, where Gautham led projects in electro-mechanical design and IoT-enabled solutions. Gautham holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and is pursuing an Executive Post Graduate Programme in Data Science from the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, alongside an immersive program at ESCP Business School. Gautham's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from NMAM Institute of Technology.