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Abhijit Patharkar

Abhijit Patharkar

AI-Powered Storyboards for Retail & CPG Leaders

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East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Joined February 2026
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Abhijit Patharkar is an experienced technology leader with a deep entrepreneurial spirit, having founded and successfully operated Scriptuit Technologies for six years. He emphasizes key startup principles such as the importance of co-founders, strategic reinvestment, continuous talent acquisition, and sound financial management. github+1
He possesses a strong expertise in Artificial Intelligence, particularly in its application within the Retail and CPG sectors. As a founding member of Nexlytix, he drives the development of AI-Powered Storyboards, aiming to simplify complex data and enable faster, smarter decision-making for industry leaders. He also discusses AI readiness and data storytelling in his writings and podcasts. linkedin+3
Abhijit is an advocate for robust data governance and organizational change in the context of AI transformations, stemming from his family's retail background and his Staff Engineer experience at VMware's CTO group. He highlights data quality, security, and availability as critical pillars for AI readiness, recognizing the need for human ingenuity to leverage AI tools effectively. apogy+1
His career progression from Developer to Staff Engineer and CEO demonstrates a commitment to both technical depth and leadership. He has authored a notable article delineating the strategic responsibilities of a Staff Engineer beyond individual contributions, emphasizing technical direction, mentorship, and exploration. github+1
Currently pursuing a Masters in Technology Management at Columbia University, Abhijit is actively pivoting towards Product Management/Ownership. His academic involvement includes participation in capstone projects and thinkathons, showcasing a dedication to continuous learning and applying his expertise to new challenges. github+3

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AI’s Impact on Retail

March 1, 2024

An article exploring how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the retail industry, drawing insights from his family's retail background and market surveys, focusing on AI's role in decision-making, agility, and data analytics.

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No, Staff Engineer is not an IC Role!

October 1, 2023

An article discussing the nature and expectations of a Staff Engineer role, distinguishing it from a typical Individual Contributor role and highlighting responsibilities like technical direction, mentorship, and exploration.

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Key takeaways from my self-funded technology consulting start-up

August 1, 2023

A reflection on his six years running a self-funded tech consulting startup, sharing insights on co-founders, funding, hiring, social presence, advisory roles, and management strategies.

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