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Mandar Patkar

Director, Infrastructure Services, IT At Gemological Institute Of America at Gemological Institute of America

Mandar Patkar is an experienced professional in the field of IT infrastructure and services, currently serving as the Director of Infrastructure Services at the Gemological Institute of America. Prior roles include Director of IT Services at GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd, IT-PMO at Jio, Head of Infrastructure - IT at Reliance Brands Ltd, and Senior Manager - IT Infrastructure at Arshiya International Ltd. Mandar holds a Master of Management Studies in Information Technology from Mumbai University, completed in 2018, and a PGDM focused on IT and Marketing from FMS Pune, earned in 2015.

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Gemological Institute of America

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Since 1931, the Gemological Institute of America has been a leading expert on jewelry. Part research institute and part school, GIA is highly respected in the gem industry. If you want to turn your interest in gems into a career, the Gemological Institute is a great place to look. One of the best features of student life at GIA Carlsbad is its location. Just 90 miles from Los Angeles and a short drive from San Diego, the school offers easy access to two of California's most exciting cities. GIA Carlsbad's academics are vocational in nature. All of its programs are geared toward a career in gemology, and include the following subjects: * Graduate Gemologist * Graduate Diamonds, Colored Stones, or Pearls * Accredited Jewelry Professional * Graduate Jeweler * Applied Jewelry Arts The main sources of financial aid at GIA Carlsbad are federal programs. These include Pell grants, SEOG, and subsidized and unsubsidized loans for eligible students. The school also offers over 30 institutional scholarships, many of which are based on merit. The award amount for these scholarships varies from $500 to $18, 000.


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