1. International Version
JAYANT BHASKAR DESAI Ph: 0091-020-25538138
Flat No. 18, Hariyali Apartments Cell: 0091-9423572539
161- A, Modibaug, Shivajinagar, Pune – 411016 Email: dattashirvad@yahoo.co.in
ACCOMPLISHED AGRICULTURIST & HORTICULTURIST
39+ years’ rich experience in delivering optimal results & business value in high-growth environments
Proactive decision maker, targeting challenging assignments across the related sectorProactive decision maker, targeting challenging assignments across the related sector wwith a dynamic and leadingith a dynamic and leading
organizations,organizations, executing projects & programs in challenging business environments demanding high standards ofexecuting projects & programs in challenging business environments demanding high standards of
quality and precisionquality and precision, bringing the following transferable:, bringing the following transferable:
Agriculturist & Horticulturist  Production and Export  Landscaping  Production  Marketing & Sales
Preparation  Training & Development  Weed Control  Data Analysis/Data Collection  Documentaion &
Reporting  Store Management  Safety Operations/IPM  Gardening/MIS  Agriculture/ Horticulture 
Lawn Development  Production Management  Plant Protection  Pest/Disease Maintenance  Record
Maintenance  Analytical Skills  Team Leadership
Proven expertise in program development and implementation to protect and preserve physical characteristics,
biotic systems, historic and contemporary use of the landscape. Familiar with practices and principles of
Agriculture, Horticulture including conducting research activities. Currently spearheading functions as Consultant
Agriculturist & Horticulturist in India.
 Key competencies in pesticide management and application procedures. Knowledge of modern research
methods, data collection and analysis. Core strengths in Greenhouses and Floriculture crops.
 Possessing valuable insights, keen analysis and team approach to implement best practices, adept at
working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables.
 Cost effective professional, engaged in the field of raising Hi-tech Horticultural crops & Plantation crops for
several reputed organizations. Strong team leader builder and facilitator, fostering an atmosphere that
motivates highly talented professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum productivity.
 Skilled in project management including scheduling work assignments, maintaining records, writing reports,
and meeting project deadlines. Strong team leader builder and facilitator, fostering an atmosphere that
motivates highly talented professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum productivity.
 Innate strengths in horticulture activities like skilled in project management including scheduling work
assignments, maintaining records, writing reports, and meeting project deadlines. Superior communication
and interpersonal skills, multitasking with an ability to interact with a wide range of people.
EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Executive Highlights__________________________________________________________________________________
 Gained expertise and specialization in Greenhouses and Floriculture crops.
 Established credibility in spearheading the entire project management initiatives end to end right from
conceptualization, strategic & project planning within the set parameters and operational analysis.
 Track record of successfully developing & streamlining systems with ability to enhance operational
effectiveness and meet the operational goals.
 Optimized utilization of the variant potential of manpower in command in unforeseen situations with limited
resources.
 Proven track record of developing procedures, service standards and operational policies, planning &
implementing effective control measures to achieve the desired goals.
Career History________________________________________________________________________________________
CONSULTANT AGRICULTURIST & HORTICULTURIST, India Aug 2001- Present
 Promoting ‘Organic Agriculture’ worldwide
HORTICULTURIST, ESAP Est., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Jun 1998 - Jul 2001
 Landscaping of Gardens in Royal Palaces

2. General Manager, Nashik Jan 1998 - May 1998
 Involved in the production & export of Advanced Vegetable crops, viz. Gherkins, Broccoli, Asparagus and
Medicinal & Aromatic plants.
CONSULTANT AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER Aug 1995 - May 1998
 Involved in projects over 50 acres of Strawberry and vegetable cultivation in Pune and Bangalore areas.
 Landscaping maintenance contracts management with Irrigation and Drainage System.
GENERAL MANAGER, NTB Bow smith Irrigation Ltd., Pune. Dec 1993 - Jan 1995
Company engaged in turn-key consultancy.
 Projects involved in Micro Irrigation, Floriculture, Greenhouses, Plantation Crops, Advanced Vegetable Crops,
Strawberries, and Liquid Fertilizers.
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, Essar Agrotech Ltd., Essar Group, Bombay July 1993 – Dec 1993
 Project Manager of Export Oriented Greenhouse Roses & cut flowers Project at Lonavala, Pune
FARM MANAGER, Government of Sultanate of Oman Jul 1981 - Jul 1993
 Accountable for planning, development and maintenance of the Royal farms and gardens.
 Involved in Pest/Weed Control, marketing of farm produce and various other Managerial activities. The
cultivation and supply of exotic fruits, vegetables and flowers to the Royal Family.
 Efficient Management of modern dairy, goat and poultry farms.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT Jan 1979 - Jun 1981
 Tasked with the maintenance of above 300 Desert Landscape plants and their watering with different irrigation
systems. Pests and weed control, data analysis and data collection, preparation of progress reports with Soils,
Water and Engineering Department of the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
 Working towards M.S. Thesis.
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER / HORTICULTURALIST, Palaces and Nurseries with the Government of the
Sultanate of Oman, Muscat and Salalah. Oct 1974 - Dec 1978
 Responsible for the execution and maintenance of all Irrigation systems and landscaping works development
of the Royal farms and fruit gardens. In charge of vehicles, transport machinery and workshops.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE, Maharashtra Agro Ind. Development Corporation, Mumbai Nov 1973 - Sep 1974
 Extended support and assistance in production, marketing and sales preparing technical reports.
 Accurately mapped training needs, imparted training of about 80 agro service entrepreneurs and helping them
to set up agro service centers, all over Maharashtra.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
B. SCIENCE AGRICULTURE, Shivaji College, Amravati, 1970
B. SCIENCE AGRI. ENGG, P.K.V.Akola, Maharashtra, 1973
M.S.AGRI. ENGINEERING, University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A, 1981
PH. D. ENGINEERING, Washington Int’l University, PA, U.S.A, 2000
TRAININGS/ADDITIONAL COURSES UNDERTAKEN:
 Member of the American Society of Agriculture Engineers.
 Technical Member, Irrigation Association.
 Founder Member, Asian Agri. History Foundation
 Member, IOIA, (Independent Organic Inspectors Association U.S.A.)
 Member, IFOAM (Independent Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement)
Computer Credentials: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook & the Internet.
PERSONAL DETAILS: DOB: 28th
Dec 1950 ♦ Languages known: English & Hindi Marathi & Arabic ♦ Passport
Details: valid till 2915
References: Available on request

3. Classic Version
JAYANT BHASKAR DESAI
Flat No. 18, Hariyali Apartments, 161- A Modibaug, Shivajinagar, Pune – 41
Ph: 0091-9423572539; 0091-020-25538138; Email: dattashirvad@yahoo.co.in
ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONAL - AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE
Objective: Seeking career enhancements at senior managerial level with organization of repute
- Competent professional, extending 39 years versatile experience in program development. Currently
spearheading functions as as Consultant Agriculturist & Horticulturist in India. Familiar with numerous
aspects, scientific theories, practices/principles of horticultural including conducting research
activities
- Key competencies in pesticide management and application procedures. Knowledge of modern
research methods, data collection and analysis. Core strengths in Greenhouses & Floriculture crops.
- Hands on experience in the field of raising Hi-tech Horticultural crops & Plantation crops for several
reputed organizations. Rich exposure in maintenance of ethical & professional standards.
Contribution to the design of effective procurement processes and procedures.
- Strong team leader builder and facilitator, fostering an atmosphere that motivates highly talented
professionals to balance high-level skills with maximum productivity.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, multitasking with an ability to interact with a wide
range of people.
- Focused and pragmatic with solid Project & People management skills, proficient in managing diverse
team member by using strong organizational skills and innovative problem solving abilities.
Core Competencies: Agriculturist & Horticulturist  Production and Export  Landscaping  Production
 Marketing & Sales Preparation  Training & Development  Weed Control  Data Analysis/Data
Collection  Documentation & Reporting  Store Management  Safety Operations/IPM 
Gardening/MIS  Agriculture/ Horticulture  Lawn Development  Production Management  Plant
Protection  Pest/Disease Maintenance  Record Maintenance  Analytical Skills  Team Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT AGRICULTURIST & HORTICULTURIST, India, Aug 2001- Present
 Promoting ‘Organic Agriculture’ worldwide
HORTICULTURIST, ESAP Est., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jun 1998 - Jul 2001
 Landscaping of Gardens in Royal Palaces
General Manager, Nashik, Jan 1998 - May 1998
 Involved in the production & export of Advanced Vegetable crops, viz. Gherkins, Broccoli, Asparagus
and Medicinal & Aromatic plants.
CONSULTANT AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER, Aug 1995 - May 1998
 Involved in projects over 50 acres of Strawberry and vegetable cultivation in Pune and Bangalore
areas. Landscaping maintenance contracts management with Irrigation and Drainage System.
GENERAL MANAGER, NTB Bow smith Irrigation Ltd., Pune, Dec 1993 - Jan 1995
Company engaged in turn-key consultancy.
 Projects involved in Micro Irrigation, Floriculture, Greenhouses, Plantation Crops, Advanced
Vegetable Crops, Strawberries, and Liquid Fertilizers.
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, Essar Agrotech Ltd., Essar Group, Bombay, Jul 1993 – Dec 1993
 Project Manager of Export Oriented Greenhouse Roses & cut flowers Project at Lonavala, Pune
FARM MANAGER, Government of Sultanate of Oman, Jul 1981 - Jul 1993

4.  Accountable for planning, development and maintenance of the Royal farms and gardens.
 Involved in Pest/Weed Control, marketing of farm produce and various other Managerial activities.
The cultivation and supply of exotic fruits, vegetables and flowers to the Royal Family.
 Efficient Management of modern dairy, goat and poultry farms.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Jan 1979 - Jun 1981
 Tasked with the maintenance of above 300 Desert Landscape plants and their watering with different
irrigation systems. Pests and weed control, data analysis and data collection, preparation of progress
reports with Soils, Water and Engineering Department of the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona,
U.S.A. Working towards M.S. Thesis.
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER / HORTICULTURALIST, Palaces and Nurseries with the Government of the
Sultanate of Oman, Muscat and Salalah, Oct 1974 - Dec 1978
 Responsible for the execution and maintenance of all Irrigation systems and landscaping works
development of the Royal farms and fruit gardens. In charge of vehicles, transport machinery and
workshops.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE, Maharashtra Agro Ind. Development Corporation, Mumbai, Nov 1973 - Sep 1974
 Extended support and assistance in production, marketing and sales preparing technical reports.
 Accurately mapped training needs, imparted training of about 80 agro service entrepreneurs and
helping them to set up agro service centers, all over Maharashtra.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
B. SCIENCE AGRICULTURE, Shivaji College, Amravati, 1970
B. SCIENCE AGRI. ENGG, P.K.V.Akola, Maharashtra, 1973
M.S.AGRI. ENGINEERING, University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A, 1981
PH. D. ENGINEERING, Washington Int’l University, PA, U.S.A, 2000
TRAININGS/ADDITIONAL COURSES UNDERTAKEN:
 Member of the American Society of Agriculture Engineers.
 Technical Member, Irrigation Association.
 Founder Member, Asian Agri. History Foundation
 Member, IOIA, (Independent Organic Inspectors Association U.S.A.)
 Member, IFOAM (Independent Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement)
Computer Credentials: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook & the Internet.
PERSONAL DETAILS
DOB: 28th
Dec 1950
Languages known: English & Hindi Marathi & Arabic
Passport Details: 2015
References: Available on request