SAGAR SHINDE
About
Hey there! I'm Sagar (but please, say it like "Saagr”)—which, fun fact, translates to "Ocean" in English. Pretty cool, right?
I’ve been around the block a few times, dabbling in everything from kickstarting my own start-up to playing the product, project manager at companies. And if I had to throw all that experience into a blender and hit 'puree', the smoothie that would pour out would definitely taste like 'never give up on your dreams, buddy!’ (I adopted this quote from my coach when I won nationals in speed skating!
Anyway, I’ve got a knack for dissecting product experiences and putting them back together, all with a sprinkle of science. I’m all about innovation, crafting stellar products, and understanding the magic that happens when humans and computers become BFFs👯.
I’m a people person through and through, and I love listening to stories about products that just get it right. If you’re into chatting about products that put people first, enterprises that are making a splash or football, hit me up! Arigato!🙏🏼.
Awards
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2020: Indian Achievers Award 2020 by Indian Achievers
Awarded for special achievement in social contributions over the past 3 years with a special mention for a covid19 project (created a PPE kit for 2 euros in collaboration with IIT Kanpur). -
2019: Hackathon Awards by ConSenSys Hackathon
Awarded as a Runner-up for developing a Blockchain-based solution for Electric Ireland. -
2018: Enactus Ireland Award by Enactus Ireland
National Competition of Ireland for best non-profit initiatives in the universities. Awarded as a runner-up. -
2017: EO GSEA Award by Global Student Entrepreneurship
Awarded as the best runner-up in Pune region for a non-profit business. -
2016: Innovative Social Enterprise by Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune awards
Awarded as an innovative non-profit in Pune for engaging with the local community. -
2015: Social Media Empowerment Award by Digital Empowerment Foundation
Awarded as the best social media initiative out of 8 South Asian countries. -
2014: Southwest Manthan Award (special mention) by Manthan
Awarded as the best initiative for helping citizens via social media.
Publications
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Digital Dilemmas: Exploring barriers and challenges in digital transformation of industry 4.0 (accepted to publish)