Prasad Shirgaonkar
About Prasad Shirgaonkar
Prasad Shirgaonkar is a Global Certification Program Manager at Acquia, where he oversees the certification process for Drupal professionals worldwide. He has extensive experience in the Drupal community, having conducted numerous training workshops and served as a speaker at various Drupal events.
Work at Acquia
Prasad Shirgaonkar has been serving as the Global Certification Program Manager at Acquia since 2018. In this role, he oversees the global Drupal Certification Program, which involves managing the certification process for Drupal professionals around the world. Prior to this position, he worked as a Curriculum Developer at Acquia from 2014 to 2018, contributing to the development of educational materials and training programs for Drupal users.
Previous Experience at Cohezia
Before joining Acquia, Prasad Shirgaonkar worked at Cohezia as the Operations Head from 2001 to 2008. His role focused on BPO and KPO operations, where he managed various operational aspects of the business for seven years. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in operational management and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Prasad Shirgaonkar studied at the Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India, where he focused on Management Accounting and Taxation, achieving the ICWA designation from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Nutan Marathi Vidyalay from 1980 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in financial management and operational efficiency.
Speaking Engagements and Training Initiatives
Prasad Shirgaonkar has participated as an expert speaker at several Drupal Camps in Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi. He has conducted over 40 Drupal training workshops in 15 cities across four countries in the last five years. Additionally, he has spoken at notable events such as DrupalCon Amsterdam 2014 and DrupalCon Asia 2016, and has attended over 10 DrupalCons in the USA and Europe.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Prasad Shirgaonkar founded aadii.net, a company specializing in Drupal-based web and mobile solutions. Under his leadership, aadii.net successfully delivered over 250 projects for clients from 12 countries within four years, showcasing his capability in managing complex projects and driving business growth.