Harshad Oak
About Harshad Oak
Harshad Oak is the founder of Antler India Residency and has extensive experience in the tech industry, having held senior roles at companies like Oracle and Icertis. He combines a strong background in business administration and software engineering with a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Current Role at Antler India Residency
Harshad Oak serves as the Founder of Antler India Residency, a position he has held since 2024. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, he is actively involved in building and supporting startups within the Antler ecosystem. His role focuses on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, leveraging his extensive experience in the tech and business sectors.
Previous Experience at Oracle
From 2017 to 2019, Harshad Oak worked as Senior Director of Oracle Startups in India. In this role, he contributed to the development of startup initiatives, helping to drive innovation and support emerging businesses within the Oracle framework.
Founding Experience at IndicThreads
Harshad Oak founded IndicThreads in 2004 and led the organization until 2017. During this 13-year tenure, he focused on software development and technology solutions, establishing a strong foundation in the tech industry.
Educational Background
Harshad Oak holds a Global Executive MBA - PGPMAX from the Indian School of Business, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce.
Published Author and Thought Leader
Harshad Oak has authored four books on software development, published by leading global publishers. His contributions to the field have been recognized through awards for his technical skills and thought leadership, reflecting his expertise in both business and technology.