In today’s fast-evolving professional landscape, where industries increasingly intersect with technology and data, Shivani Pushkar Joshi has built a path that blends analytical thinking, legal knowledge, and practical industry experience. As the founder of Stratify Business Analysis Launchpad, based in Pune, her journey reflects curiosity, continuous learning, and a commitment to preparing professionals for emerging career opportunities.
From Engineering to Business Analysis
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Shivani began her academic journey with a degree in Computer Science Engineering, building a strong technical foundation early in her career. She later pursued a Postgraduate qualification in Data Science from Manipal, Bangalore, further strengthening her analytical and data-driven capabilities.
With this background, she entered the professional world as a Business Analyst (BA) and spent more than five years working in the field. During this time, she gained hands-on experience in understanding business requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and working across different industry domains. She is also certified as DCPLA for DPDP law.
However, her industry exposure also revealed an important insight, the role of a Business Analyst is deeply influenced by domain-specific knowledge. Technical skills alone were not enough; understanding the industry itself was equally critical.
Discovering the Power of Domain Expertise
While working in the US healthcare domain, Shivani observed how regulatory frameworks and legal requirements played a significant role in business processes. This realization pushed her to expand her own skill set beyond technology and business analysis.
Driven by curiosity and a desire to understand the legal side of industries, she pursued an LLB from Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, and later completed a Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian Law School.
This combination of technology, law, and business analysis opened her eyes to a growing global trend. In many international markets, organizations were actively seeking Legal Business Analysts, professionals who could bridge the gap between legal teams, technology systems, and business operations.
However, in India, this career path was still largely unexplored.
Building Stratify Business Analysis Launchpad
Recognizing this gap, Shivani decided to take a bold step. In January 2025, she launched Stratify Business Analysis Launchpad, a training platform focused on helping students and professionals develop domain-specific Business Analyst skills.
The company was officially incorporated in June 2025, with a clear mission: to prepare the next generation of Business Analysts with the practical knowledge industries truly require.
Unlike traditional training programs that focus only on general BA frameworks, Stratify focuses on domain-oriented learning, including sectors such as Law, US Healthcare, EdTech, and Pharmacy.
One of the most notable initiatives from the platform is India’s first Legal Business Analyst course, designed to prepare law graduates and aspiring analysts for roles that combine legal expertise with technology and business processes.
Creating Awareness for Future Professionals
For Shivani, the purpose of Stratify goes beyond training. She believes students should gain clarity about career paths and industry expectations while they are still in college.
Through her programs, she aims to create awareness among law students, engineering graduates, and management students about how Business Analysis roles evolve across industries.
Her work encourages students to look beyond traditional job descriptions and understand how domain expertise can shape their careers in meaningful ways.
A Vision for the Future
As industries continue to evolve at the intersection of law, technology, and data, Shivani Pushkar Joshi’s journey stands as a powerful reminder that innovation often begins with curiosity.
Through Stratify Business Analysis Launchpad, she is not just teaching technical skills, she is helping build a generation of professionals who understand how industries work, how systems connect, and how knowledge across domains can create entirely new career opportunities.
