Experience

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  AMC Institutions

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Director

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    Responsible for: (i) Envisioning the development of AMC Institutions in the next 10 years, and preparing a perspective plan to realize that vision, and(ii) Designing and implementing policies that effectively guide the academic and administrative activities at AMC Institutions.

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  B.M.S. Institute Of Technology and Management

  • Bengaluru Area, India

  • Principal

    • Jul 2015 - Feb 2024
    • Bengaluru Area, India

    My Leadership and Administrative experience at BMSIT&M: * Acquired knowledge on trends in Higher education, NEP 2020, and Out-come Based education * Developed passion to build and lead the institution for sustained growth. * Adopted a comprehensive system for academic excellence.* Enhanced faculty competence through industry internships and other programs.* Implemented a comprehensive performance-based appraisal system.* Ensured practice of integrity, ethics, hard work and good use of ICT by all.* Implemented schemes that motivated staff members to contribute their best.* Built a strong research support system which led to a large number of quality publications and patents, and substantial research grants. * Developed a vibrant innovative culture and provided top-class research & incubation infrastructure. * Championed the Industry-Institute partnership.* Adopted a policy-driven and transparent administration,* Promoted cordial relationships with the Management, staff and students.Outcome of the above Leadership approach and integrated Team effort:* BMSIT&M was granted Autonomy by the UGC, New Delhi,* The institute was awarded 'A' Grade by the NAAC,* All eligible UG and PG programs became NBA accredited,* Ranked b/w 95 and 200+ among all engineering institutions in India by the NIRF,* Ranked 29th Best IT-enabled institute in the country by DataQuest,* Placed in the top 'Platinum' category in the AICTE-CII survey,* Almost 4-fold increase in revenue within 8 years,* 6-fold increase in the % of faculty members with Ph.D degree, * Placement of more than 90% of enrolled students with highest CTC 44.5 LPA, * 5-fold increase in research grants and 7-fold increase in patents filed, * 54 University ranks and 18 gold medals were secured by students, Secured Top prizes in Smart India Hackathons, University sports, etc.* 4 Industry supported Centers of excellence,* Revenue through Consulting and Executive development programs sharply increased.

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  M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology

  • Bengaluru Area, India

  • Professor, Dept. of Industrial Engineering and Management

    • Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
    • Bengaluru Area, India

    Knowledgeable about:* The changes in the direction of Higher Education, * Development of faculty competencies to meet the challenges.* Design and development of contemporary and future ready curriculum.* Championing the Institute- Industry Partnership

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  Malnad College of Engineering

  • Education Administration Programs
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Professor and Department Head, Dept. of Industrial and Production Engineering

    • Dec 2006 - Jun 2010

    Chief coordinator of a World Bank project "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program" (TEQIP),

  • Professor, Dept. of Industrial and Production Engineering

    • Apr 2000 - Dec 2006

    Chief coordinator of a World Bank project "Technical Education Quality Improvement Program" (TEQIP)

  • Assistant Professor

    • Apr 1993 - Mar 2000

    Good exposure to Education Systems in Best of Class National (IITs) and International (United Nations/Institute for New Technologies (UNU/INTECH)) institutions.

  • Lecturer

    • Oct 1988 - Mar 1993

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  Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology

  • Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Lecturer

    • Nov 1987 - Oct 1988
    • Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India

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  Malnad College of Engineering

  • Hassan, Karnataka, India

  • Lecturer

    • Dec 1986 - Nov 1987
    • Hassan, Karnataka, India