An Alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Dr. Gautam Bapat has been an Assistant Professor at MITSOM College in Pune since 2008, and he is now a part of the newly redesigned School of Management (UG) at MIT World Peace University. He is presently the Head of School of the School of Management (UG). His expertise in academics, business, and consultancy is excellent. He is the former Managing Director of ERiS InfoTech Pvt. Ltd., a Software Development and Consulting organisation.

He has published several research papers in Scopus and ABDC indexed journals. He serves as a reviewer for the Scopus-indexed Journal of Indian Business Research and the International Journal of Educational Management.

He received his bachelor's degree from Fergusson College in Pune. He has a Master of Computer Application (MCA - Science) and a Bachelor of Zoology. Following that, he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) with a Marketing Specialization. Dr. Gautam Bapat also took first place in his fourth degree, a Master of Management Studies (MMS) with a Marketing Specialization. He has a Ph.D. in Strategic Digital Marketing.

He has vast experience teaching computer science, applications, and management. He also served on the Ad-hoc Board of Studies for the BBA(CA) programme at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and the Board of Studies and Academic Council for MIT World Peace University.

MAEER's MIT Group of Institutions honoured him with the "Ideal Teacher Award"

Dr. Bapat also works in the field of social welfare. He is presently the Vice President of the Bapat Parivar Charitable Trust, an organisation that works for the general welfare of society by granting school scholarships, supporting old age homes, and offering financial assistance to the underprivileged. A multifaceted personality who has garnered several awards in the realms of art and theatre, as well as outstanding work in short films and commercial films.