Summary
Rituparna Matkar is a strategic program leader with 11 years of experience at the intersection of design, technology, and education, currently serving as Assistant General Manager at Learning Links Foundation. She has led large-scale experiential learning initiatives, CRM and certification programs, and product-driven maker projects that blend embedded engineering with Python/Django backends. Rituparna pairs rigorous quantitative training (MPhil/PhD-level economics) and a CS foundation with hands-on practice building interactive installations, AI-trained visual systems, and maker kits that reached thousands of learners. Known for empathetic, cross-functional leadership, she accelerates digital transformation by applying Design Thinking and structured problem-solving to scale learning experiences and partner ecosystems. An uncommon strength is her track record of turning prototypes into funded products and public installations, demonstrating both technical craft and real-world impact.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science at University at Buffalo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Consumer Economics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Consumer Economics at Savitribai Phule Pune University