Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research , Pune
SICSR, celebrating its 25th year, was one of the first Institutes in Maharashtra to offer high quality computer education.
SICSR is located in the heart of Pune City. Our location, our broad portfolio of academic IT programmes, our talented and diverse student body and our dedicated faculty members work together to create an educational experience that is relevant, enriching and uniquely Symbiosis.
If you are considering IT education, we invite you to explore Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research (SICSR).
SICSR has outstanding IT infrastructure available to support the programmes besides its excellent book collection and reference library.
The institute reviews its course content depending on current industry needs, with technology-enabled learning as a crucial part of this experience. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post Graduate, Doctoral level programs and Research Activities. The thought process at SICSR is student-centric, knowledge based and socially responsible.
Director, SICSR
Lalit S. Kathpalia is an IT professional with 25 years of experience, both in India and abroad in software development, training, program management and project management, along with intense knowledge over varied platforms and diverse softwares.
He has done his Masters in Business Studies (MBS) from Pune University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Operations Research for Management from the Bombay University. A rank holder from Pune University (MBS) and from Bombay University B.E. (Electronics), he started his career in the IT industry with Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd in Mumbai and then worked in several companies including Infosys Technologies, Cambridge Technology Partners (CTP), Larsen & Toubro Ltd, HSBC Global Technology Centre and Computer Horizons.
He has a proven track record of program and project experience, client engagement and leading organizations in accomplishing mission objectives. He has a strong background in client engagement and account development, project management, software development methodologies, technical knowledge, large-scale systems/applications development and integration supported by an excellent educational background, influencing and relationship building skills.
Before joining Symbiosis, he was the Chief Marketing Officer for CELTEM Knowledge Solutions and Delivery Anchor for the Banking Unit, APAC of Infosys Technologies.
His primary objective of joining SICSR is to enhance its relationship with the Industry and to utilize his passion for teaching students.