Prath Kulkarni
About Prath Kulkarni
Prath Kulkarni is a Continuous Improvement Project Leader in Operations at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2023. He previously held various leadership roles at Stepan Company and served as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Prath Kulkarni serves as the Continuous Improvement Project Leader in Operations at Stepan Company. He has held this position since 2023, working in Elwood, Illinois. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Stepan Company
Prior to his current role, Prath Kulkarni worked at Stepan Company as a Senior Production Team Leader from 2021 to 2023. He was responsible for overseeing production processes and ensuring operational effectiveness. Additionally, he served as the Production Team Leader for Alkoxylation & Fabric Softeners from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to the production management in the Elwood facility.
Education in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Prath Kulkarni obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His studies spanned from 2010 to 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in chemical engineering principles and practices.
Teaching Experience at University of Illinois
During his time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Prath Kulkarni worked as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant from 2013 to 2014. In this role, he assisted in teaching undergraduate chemistry courses, supporting students in their learning and understanding of chemical concepts.