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A lawyer-turned-entrepreneur with a vision of applying technology to improve the effectiveness of policies, laws and development projects. Rohit left White & Case LLP to start Verdentum—a social enterprise focused on creating disruptive technology solutions for the development sector. Verdentum’s technology is present in 45+ countries. Recognized in the Forbes 30 UNDER 30 for my role in conceptualizing, building, and leading Standard Indian Legal Citation (SILC), a first of its kind citation guide for lawyers in India. SILC is now used by lawyers and academics from more than 250 law schools and various courts.

About

Milind Mahajani has over 35 years’ experience,25 of them being in Information Technology, and 10 in Process based quality, with long exposure to various facets of business software development, including systems, technology and project management and implementation, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. He has strong skills in understanding systems and processes, whether related to a software application or otherwise. He can analyze and create sustainable and robust systems and procedures that are appropriate to the organization.

In software development, his skill sets and experience straddle the entire development life cycle covering Requirements engineering, architectural paradigms, various programming languages and other technology areas such as databases, network programming and network administration, testing and implementation as well as maintenance. He has extensive experience in managing software projects and implementations spanning several locations. He is well versed with machine learning and deep learning, particularly in relation to Natural Language Processing.

Milind Mahajani’s last worked with Impressico, where he was part of the Data Science Group. His other assignments have been as the COO of Saigun Technologies, and at Intelesoft Technologies, a US multinational software company, where he headed the production function as Vice President.

Before that he worked in various capacities for 11 years in the IT department of the Times of India, the leading newspaper group in the country. It was here that he was part of the team that eventually built an integrated advertising application for the group. This was a network application that was implemented at over 50 locations.

His other experience includes training, preparation and editing of course material for a university, authoring of technical books and reviewing technical material as a subject matter expert.

In Process Consulting and Quality, Milind Mahajani was associated with CyberQ Consulting for over 7 years. Here he consulted in a full cycle engagement for 32 clients for ISO, CMM and the CMMI process improvement models, and was involved with 20 more on specific assignments. He served as a team member in a CMM assessment as well as a CMMI appraisal. Besides, he has conducted training sessions totaling 110 days on various topics. He has carried out a number of audits for clients, both as specific assignments as well as part of end to end consulting engagements.

Milind Mahajani has taken up Natural Language Processing as his area of special interest. He is also knowledgeable in building prediction models for tabular data, and is familiar with the end to end implementation of a machine learning model in an actual software application. He has a deep understanding of the user experience while using software, and is always on the lookout for making it as easy as possible to use software, even if it means using sophisticated methods and technology to achieve it.

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Abhinit leads the technology team at Verdentum and has been with the organization since its inception. With a diverse skill set, he navigates seamlessly through various programming languages, including Python, C++, PHP, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Abhinit's adeptness extends to managing complex technology frameworks, such as Codeigniter, Laravel, NodeJS, and Angular, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. He maintains a client-centric approach, collaborating closely with Verdentum's clientele to deliver tailored solutions on the platform. His proficiency extends to database management, covering MySQL, MongoDB, SQL, and SQLite. Additionally, he demonstrates adeptness in application environments like Apache, Nginx, LAMP, WAMP, MEAN, MERN, and Microsoft platforms such as PowerBI, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, and others.

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Ben holds a post-graduate diploma from India’s premier institute in Rural Management. He has a special focus on Impact Evaluation and has carried out extensive village fieldwork and impact assessment for a farmers’ collective in India. Additionally, he also has a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

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Mr. Madhu Murthy has put up 25 years of experience in the development sector specifically in the areas of Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) promotion, Women Enterprise Development, Livelihoods enhancement, Agro-ecological/ climate resilient practices and Natural Resource Management. Working for livelihoods enhancement of women has been an integral part of his experience - whether it is working for SHGs and their Federations or proactively promoting Women FPOs or women entrepreneurship development.

Mr. Madhu Murthy has put up significant experience with the government/ large scale government projects. His experience involves design, appraisal, planning, implementation and evaluation of various livelihoods enhancement and Agro-ecological/ climate resilient projects.

Institution development and capacity building have been integral part of his experience. Throughout his career of working with FPOs and SHG Federations, he has been involved in promotion of Cooperative Values and Cooperative Principles/ Mutual Assistance Principles. Resource mobilization and business development for development organizations and community institutions is another experience area of Mr. Madhu Murthy.

By virtue of his education in Agriculture and Rural Management and various trainings undergone, he chose and working in the same sector.