Rujuta Paradkar

Rujuta Paradkar has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Rujuta is currently the Head of Packt Client Content at Packt since May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Editorial Director at Packt from December 2021 to May 2023. Rujuta served as a Director on the Board of Directors at Newfound since October 2012. Rujuta also worked as a Content Strategist at a consulting firm from March 2020 to December 2021. Rujuta was the Head of Arts, North India at British Council from September 2018 to February 2020. Rujuta was a Board Member at the St. Louis Publishers Association from August 2016 to August 2017. Rujuta worked as a Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica from August 2014 to February 2015. Prior to that, they worked as a Writer & Editor as a freelancer from 2010 to 2012. Rujuta gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at Texas State University from August 2009 to August 2010. Rujuta started their career as a Journalist, first at Rediff.com until August 2009 and then at BBC News until 2007.

Rujuta Paradkar has a strong educational background, with multiple degrees and certifications. Rujuta obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Creative Writing from Texas State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they pursued an Mphil degree in Media and Cultural Studies from The University of Queensland, from 2001 to 2003. Rujuta's academic journey began at the University of Mumbai, where they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Literature between 1997 and 2000.

Additionally, Rujuta has pursued further professional development by obtaining several certifications. In November 2020, they completed a certification course titled "Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on Option B: Building Resilience" from LinkedIn. The previous month, they obtained a certification in "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself" from the same platform. In the same month, they also completed a certification course titled "Mistakes You Should Avoid at Work" from LinkedIn.

Overall, Rujuta Paradkar has an educational background that encompasses a range of academic disciplines and professional development opportunities, demonstrating their commitment to both personal growth and career advancement.