Yashwant Divakar
About Yashwant Divakar
Yashwant Divakar is a Director of Solution Engineering at HighRadius, where he leads the Solution Engineering Team for enterprise clients in North America. He has a strong background in digital transformation initiatives within the CFO tech sector and holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
Current Role at HighRadius
Yashwant Divakar currently serves as the Director of Solution Engineering at HighRadius, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the Solution Engineering Team for Enterprise Clients in North America. His focus is on supporting digital transformation initiatives specifically within the CFO tech vertical. His leadership is aimed at enhancing the company's offerings to enterprise clients, ensuring they leverage technology effectively for their financial operations.
Previous Experience at HighRadius
Prior to his current role, Yashwant Divakar held several positions at HighRadius. He started as an Associate Consultant from 2015 to 2016, followed by a role as Senior Consultant from 2016 to 2018. He then advanced to the position of Solution Principal, where he worked from 2018 to 2021. Throughout these roles, he contributed to various projects that focused on digital transformation and solution engineering for enterprise clients.
Educational Background
Yashwant Divakar has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering at PSG College of Technology from 2009 to 2013. His early education includes studying Mathematics and Computer Science at DAV Matriculation from 2007 to 2009, and he completed middle school at Carmel Garden from 1995 to 2007.
Teaching Experience
Yashwant Divakar worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 2013 to 2015. In this role, he supported faculty in delivering course content and assisted students in understanding complex engineering concepts. This experience contributed to his skills in communication and education within the technical field.
Early Career Experience
Before his tenure at HighRadius, Yashwant Divakar gained practical experience through an in-plant training program at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in 2011. This training lasted for one month in Bangalore and provided him with insights into the aerospace industry and engineering practices.