Apurva Prakash Shelake is a B.Arch graduate from Appasaheb Birnale College of Architecture, Sangli (affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur). She began her professional journey with a six‑month internship at Alok Kothari Architects, Pune, followed by a role as Junior Architect at Archtype Architects, Pune, where she gained 1 year and 8 months of experience.

Since joining Essteam in June 2025, Apurva has contributed to projects including Swintoo Mavani Bungalow, Vikas Patel / Kanaiyalal Patel Bungalow_Surat, Jagdish Ahir Bungalow, Residential Development for Cameo Constructions & Infrastructure_Chennai, ASA1, and Govind Dholakia Bungalow, building strong expertise in architectural design and space planning. Her practical approach, creativity, and attention to detail enable her to deliver well‑resolved design solutions and support the team in managing diverse project requirements.