About Us
Focusing on core concepts in the areas of Food Science, Food Technology and Food Management.
What We're All About
FoodTech Pathshala is designed by industry experts who are subject matter experts in the subject with an objective to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Team Members
FoodTech Pathshala is developed in phases by focusing on core concepts in the areas of Food Science, Food Technology and Food Management. The platform will cover many important aspects across these disciplines ranging from the latest developments in each area of study to techniques of food processing.
Mr. Nilesh Lele
Business Development
Educational Background:
Nilesh holds a Chemical Engineering Degree from ICT (formerly called UDCT, Mumbai) and MS and MBA from USA. He is also CFA and FRM Charter holder.
Current Work Affiliation:
Nilesh is a serial entrepreneur and Founder and Managing Director of Exelon Foodbio Advisors Pvt. Ltd.; Proprietor of Exelon Basket, Proprietor of Frutine Beverages, Founding Partner of RampUp Advisory LLP and co-founder of Foodtech Pathshala
Professional activities:
Nilesh is very active member professionally and committed for contributing to alma mater and society in various ways:
President, Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (2020 – Current)
President of Association of Food Scientists & Technologists India (AFSTI) – Mumbai Chapter (2018 – 2020)
Convener for Maharashtra State, NetProFaN initiative of FSSAI, New Delhi promoting Eat Right India movement
Secretary, Board of Governor of UDCT Alumni Association (2019-present) Mentor for Food & Beverages and Agriculture – StartUp India, DPIIT Govt. of India
Secretary, Food Technology Industry, Smart India Hackathon 2019 & 2020 Ministry of Education Initiative, Govt. of India
Board of Studies Member, SVT College of Home Science, SNDT Juhu Board of Studies Member for MSc. In Nutraceutical at Somaiya College, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai
Board of Studies Member for MSc. In Nutraceutical at Khalsa College, Mumbai
Mr. Umesh Kamble
Business Development
Mr. Sanjeev Sharma
Course Development
Diksha Shetty
Content Development
B.Sc Biotechnology from KWC, Sanglii
Currently Working as Senior Consultant at Farm to Fork Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. Mumbaii
2 years of experience in lab testing & Dairy industryi
Certified as Food Safety Supervisor under for Manufacturing Level 2 FosTaci
Technical training/workshop for Amul curd preparation held by Chr. Hansen (India) Pvt. Ltd. & GCMMF Ltd team.i
Certified as Internal Auditor in ISO 2200:2005 Food Safety Management System Internal Auditor Training Coursei
Certified under THE GREEN OLYMPIAD sponsored by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.
FoodTech Pathshala
Curating Excellence!
"It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."
FoodTech Pathshala is uniquely crafted to meet the goal of providing high quality tailored e-learning based on the industry trends and best practices. This endeavor facilitates industry professionals as well as students to acquire the latest knowledge, capabilities, and new industry tools & techniques from their world class trainers through information feeds, networking, cross functional projects & experiments never known before.
Learn Something Every Day
E-learning Platform is a modern-day learning solution that is transforming the way learners acquire knowledge and skills by providing an interactive, practical, and effective method for understanding new concepts. FoodTech pathshala is a library of multiple subject curricula based on proven pedagogy and content.
Food Industry Students, as well as professionals, can access the library anywhere, anytime on any device. FoodTech Pathshala is designed by industry experts who are subject matter experts in the subject. It will play a significant role in bridging the gap between academia and industry.
Its strength lies not only in its content but also in its ability to provide robust search capability, enabling students to explore alternative ways of learning about various concepts. Industry professionals can also share their learning through blogs, discuss various ways of learning about new concepts on discussion forums, submit their assignments for the review process, thus enabling them to get placed effectively.
FoodTech Pathshala is developed in phases by focusing on core concepts in the areas of Food Science, Food Technology and Food Management. The platform will cover many important aspects across these disciplines ranging from the latest developments in each area of study to techniques of food processing.