A D Kulkarni, born on July 10, 1940, is a retired Indian Administrative Service officer from the 1978 batch, Maharashtra cadre. He holds a graduate degree in History. Throughout his career, Kulkarni served in various capacities including Junior Scale, Assistant Commissioner, Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Director, Managing Director, Secretary, and OSD to Minister. His most recent designation was Commissioner at Maharashtra in the Department of Labour and Employment. His extensive service reflects a diverse administrative experience within the Maharashtra government.