Prasad Gavankar
About Prasad Gavankar
Prasad Gavankar is a Senior Education Architect at o9 Solutions, Inc., specializing in supply chain management education. He has extensive experience in various roles within the supply chain sector, including positions at PepsiCo and E2open, and holds multiple degrees in engineering from prestigious institutions.
Work at o9 Solutions
Currently, Prasad Gavankar serves as a Senior Education Architect at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing and delivering educational programs that enhance the understanding and implementation of supply chain management solutions for Fortune 100 companies. His work focuses on creating training modules that address both functional and technical aspects of supply chains.
Previous Experience at PepsiCo
Prasad Gavankar worked at PepsiCo for a total of ten years, holding two positions. From 2008 to 2009, he served as a Quality Solutions Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. Following this role, he worked as a Supply Chain Planning Manager at Frito-Lay from 2009 to 2018 in Plano, TX. His experience at PepsiCo contributed to his expertise in supply chain processes.
Education and Expertise
Prasad Gavankar holds multiple degrees in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai, followed by a Master of Technology in Production Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He furthered his education at Arizona State University, where he achieved both a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering. His academic background supports his expertise in designing and executing training programs for supply chain optimization.
Career at E2open and Other Companies
Before joining o9 Solutions, Prasad Gavankar worked at E2open as a Staff Solution Architect from 2018 to 2020. His career also includes positions at Oracle Corporation as a Senior Principal Consultant, MCA Solutions as a Senior Consultant, and i2 Technologies as a Senior Business Consultant. He has extensive experience in the supply chain and consulting sectors, which informs his current educational initiatives.
Academic Career at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Prasad Gavankar served as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville from 1990 to 1998. This role involved teaching and mentoring students, contributing to his strong foundation in education and training within the engineering discipline.