Pralhad Katkade

About Pralhad Katkade

I started my journey in 2008 after completing a 3-year Master’s in Mathematics and Computer Science. That foundation in logic is still the lens I use every day—I don’t just see code; I look at the underlying mathematical patterns and system architecture. For over 18 years, I’ve used that perspective to build and maintain heavy-duty enterprise products at scale.Most of my career has been spent in the \"engine room\" at, specifically as a core developer for the MDX and MOLAP engines within Essbase and Interlace. My daily work involves writing the algorithms that allow global companies to run massive \"what-if\" simulations and real-time data roll-ups. It’s high-stakes, complex work, and I still find deep satisfaction in solving the architectural puzzles that come with multi-dimensional databases. Right now, I am balancing my technical role with. After nearly two decades focused on technical execution, I am intentionally expanding my focus to include leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate strategy. I’m currently learning how to bridge the gap between my 18 years of \"field experience\" in engineering and the high-level business frameworks required to drive growth. I am focused on becoming a future-ready leader who can speak the language of both the developer and the boardroom with equal clarity. My goal is to ensure that the products I help build are not just technically superior, but are also strategically aligned with the business’s long-term economic goals. 5 : • : High-performance algorithms and MOLAP/MDX architecture. • : Navigating the full lifecycle of enterprise software. • : Learning to align technical execution with business strategy. • : Studying market opportunities and innovation frameworks. • : Applying my math background to solve complex enterprise challenges.

Experience

1. Consulting Software Developer

   Oracle

   Sep 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Executive MBA, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Bussiness Administration and Management, General

• Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Pune - AMRAVATI DIVISIONAL BOARD

  Higher Secondary (12th / HSC), Science

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Master's Degree, M.Sc.(TECH.) (Industrial Mathematics with Computer Applications), Computer Science and Mathematics

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Aurangabad

  Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry)

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Executive MBA, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, Bussiness Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Servlets
• Essbase
• Agile Methodologies
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Javascript
• Struts and Mvc
• Struts
• Oracle
• Sql
• Eclipse
• Core Java
• Multidimensional Expressions (Mdx)
• C++
• Xml
• Olap
• Java
• C
• Data Structures
• Jsp