Shishir Divkar
About Shishir Divkar
Shishir Divkar serves as the Director of Solutions Engineering at Gupshup, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in IT architecture, project management, and team leadership, with a career spanning roles at several prominent companies including IBM and Tech Mahindra.
Work at Gupshup
Shishir Divkar currently serves as the Director of Solutions Engineering at Gupshup, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked at Gupshup as the Associate Director of Solutions Engineering from 2022 to 2023 and as a Delivery Manager from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering solutions and managing project delivery, showcasing his expertise in configuration management and release planning.
Education and Expertise
Shishir Divkar holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai, which he completed from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Diploma in Computer Technology from the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education between 1997 and 2000. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (Executive) in Marketing & IT from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, studying from 2017 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in conversational messaging, chatbots, and voice technologies.
Background
Shishir Divkar has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in the IT sector. He began his career as a Technical Associate at Tech Mahindra from 2004 to 2007. He has held various roles at notable companies, including IBM, where he worked as an IT Architect from 2014 to 2021 and as an Advisory System Analyst from 2010 to 2014. His experience also includes positions at Walgreens, Netlink, and PCMS, where he contributed as a Sr. Java/J2EE Consultant and Programmer Analyst.
Achievements
Shishir Divkar is recognized for his strong communication and presentation skills, as well as his project management and team-building capabilities. He has a proven track record in managing multiple releases and effectively adapting to changing demands in fast-paced environments. His proficiency in defining and designing interface specifications for integrating multiple IT applications further highlights his technical skills and leadership in the field.