Pushkaraj completed his post-graduation in Microbiology from University of Pune. His initial work experience in sales, marketing and training complements his outdoor experience of 25 years. He completed the internship program in process work with ISISD in 2001. He is also a certified practitioner for FIRO-B and MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator).

Pushkaraj has been a keen outdoor enthusiast. He has done extensive trekking and mountaineering in Sahyadri and Himalay since 1979 and participated in several rock climbing expeditions in Sahyadri. He has completed an introductory course in whitewater rafting and kayaking. Since 1989, he has worked on more than 400 outdoor developmental programs for various corporate groups in India, Oman and Dubai. Pushkaraj has also facilitated personal growth labs for B-school students.


Some of his significant assignments have been with –

Piramal Healthcare, Wockhardt, Pfizer, Orchid, Godrej Group of industries, Hindustan Unilever, Planet M, Arvind Mills, Times of India, Radio Mirchi, Sony TV, Citibank, Centurion Bank of Punjab, Standard Chartered Bank, Magma Fincorp, L&T, Siemens, Tata Motors, Eicher Motors, Tata Power, Forbes Marshall, Cummins, Tata Teleservices, Hutch, Airtel, Kanbay, Cap Gemini, EXL, Oberoi Mumbai, Oberoi Udaivilas, Trident Bandra-Kurla, Taj Group of Hotels, Delhi International Airport Ltd., Bharat Petroleum, British Gas, KPMG, CRY – Child Relief and You.

Workshops have addressed various objectives like team building, leadership, managing change and induction of new trainees.

Pushkaraj’s Specialties:
Designing and conducting Developmental Training Programs using Outdoors and Experiential Learning methodology. Process group facilitation. People development strategy for organizations.

When not at work, Pushkaraj spends his time in photography and writing.