MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Sushant Patil
Chairman
Dr. Sushant Patil
Chairman
Dr. Sushant Patil has over 20+ years of experience in the education industry and is a passionate entrepreneur. He has supported numerous start-ups across various sectors and is the Founder President of the Dr. D. Y. Patil Educational Federation in Varale, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune. Additionally, Dr. Patil serves as an advisor to Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil University. Currently, he is also managing SEAS, headquartered in Pune, India, alongside his other ventures.
Anuja Patil
Managing Director
Anuja Patil
Managing Director
Anuja Patil has a rich background in educational administration and a deep commitment to community service. She serves as the Secretary of the Dr. DY Patil Knowledge Foundation, an institution dedicated to advancing educational excellence and fostering innovation in various fields of study. Her leadership style is characterized by inclusiveness, collaboration, and a relentless focus on excellence, making her an invaluable asset.
Ajay Thomas
COO
Ajay Thomas
COO
Ajay has an experience of over 24+ years across various organizations including 2 years of entrepreneurial experience mainly involved in Business Development, Client Servicing, and Operations. He has spent most of his career so far in premier education and training organizations in roles ranging from trainer to establishing and managing them. In SEAS, he spearheads the process of business development, setting up of strategic alliances, tie-ups with global educational organizations, and placements.
Dilip Achtani
Division Head - Seamedu
Dilip Achtani
Division Head - Seamedu
Dilip Achtani started his career as a DJ when he was 19 and moved on to work in Bollywood as a sound engineer. Dilip wanted to make a difference in the way Sound Engineering was taught in India. In 2009 he joined Seamedu and started the Sound Engineering programs that have helped hundreds of students kickstart their careers. Dilip currently heads Seamedu and with the help of industry and academic partners deliver graduate, undergraduate and diploma programs in various parts of India.
Prabhat Ranjan
AGM - Alliances & Operations
Prabhat Ranjan
AGM - Alliances & Operations
Prabhat has handful experience of handling Operations and Business Development with a demonstrated history of working in the education sector and media production industry. Skilled in Liasoning, alliances, Customer Relationship Management, Event Management, Team Building, Administration, and Market Research, Prabhat is well connected with many top-notch universities across the country. Prabhat’s entrepreneurial skill gives an extra edge to his ability to understand the business processes and their implementation challenges. Prabhat has over 13 years of experience in operations management and corporate administration. At Seamedu, Prabhat is leading the Administration and Operation department.
Varsha Dongare
Sr. Manager- Business Development
Varsha Dongare
Sr. Manager- Business Development
Varsha comes with a strong background in the field of Educational Counselling & Business Development. Throughout her career of 13 years+ she has been associated with many leading colleges and institutes as a counsellor like ISB&M, Pune, helping students to fulfil their dreams through. Her passion in counselling & familiarity with the education sector has made her a stellar in the field. For last 10 years she is associated with Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism.
Abid Shaikh
HOA - Game Art, Design & Development
Abid Shaikh
HOA - Game Art, Design & Development
Abid Shaikh is a stalwart in the animation industry with a career spanning over 12 years. During this time, he has donned many caps, including that of an animation artist, rigging artist, and even a role where he helped educate production staff. Abid’s work capabilities include Maya, Motion Builder, Vicon, and Production Manager. Abid has two 3D movies (Chandarani …A Dream to Reality and Sonam …Aur Saath Ajube) under his belt as a technical lead and project manager. Over time, he also amassed a prowess for game programming and development and applied his history with 3D in these facets of video game creation. His diversity and longevity in the industry make him the perfect man to assume the mantle of the Game Art, Design, and Development department.
