Chief Operations Officer

• Jun 2021 - Present

Advisor

• Dec 2018 - Sep 2021

Rubrix Education Foundation is a non-profit, Sec 25 company based in Mumbai. It was founded realising the dire need for holistic teacher professional development. The training programs enable teachers by honing their skills and putting them through the paces of real-life classroom scenarios and exposing them to the latest technology solutions as well as best pedagogical practices from across the globe.The emphasis was on subject-matter mastery and to provide many opportunities for student teachers to spend time in live classrooms under the supervision of an experienced mentorWe, at Rubrix Education Foundation also take up bespoke assignments and projects related to the education sector as a training partner or a direct marketing partner and also enable Corporate Social Responsibility projects for corporate entities; government departments; foundations and NGOs.

Chief Executive Officer

• Jan 2014 - Nov 2018

Principal Consultant

• Dec 2018 - Dec 2020

• Content Strategyo Identification of the curriculum gaps between Industry expectation and curriculum content. o Identification of the transaction gap between the stated curriculum and the taught curriculumo Remedial classes – improved teaching-learning process aimed at the “at-risk” cohort.• Baseline tests – conceptualised and designed a framework for the tests. o Trained and coached faculty members to design questions aligned to Blooms Taxonomy. o Coordinated the implementation of the baseline tests with the MSBTE tech team.• Teacher evaluation – by means of student performance via COMETo The content strategy of KWL graphic organisers and Exit ticket assessment extended to a Mobile app.COMET – Course Outcome Mentoring and Evaluation Tool -conceptualised and implemented a pilot across all government polytechnics. COMET is available as an android app with student and faculty login as well as a web interface. o Coordination with MSBTE Tech team for the design and development of the android appo Training of all Mathematics faculty members as well as Principals and HODs across all GPs. The training was conducted at the regional level.o Student feedback for teachers.• Capacity building of faculty members: Provided a sound instructional design - 35 online courses developed by 200 faculty members, across all content types viz. Videos, presentations, study material and assessments. • In compliance with AICTE guidelines of 20% curriculum coverage by online content. The task was to get tech-challenged faculty members to step into this avatar of content creation for online consumption. • Trained all the course experts and aligned the curriculum mentors. Provided the Content development team with a strong Instructional Design framework around a range of content types viz. Videos, presentations, study material and assessments. • The result is high-quality content – better than what is available on Swayam and other govt. portals.

Vice President - Sales, National Sales Head - K12

• Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

CORE Education & Technologies Limited is India’s largest global education company, with presence across US, 40 counties in UK, Pan India, Singapore, 9 countries in MEA, Hong Kong and 2 countries in Caribbean. We enable the creation of a better future across the globe by providing transformational and innovative solutions for the entire education continuum of Pre-school, K-12 , Vocational Education, and Higher Education, to governments, schools and educational institutions. CORE Education & Technologies Limited is India’s largest global education company, with presence across US, 40 counties in UK, Pan India, Singapore, 9 countries in MEA, Hong Kong and 2 countries in Caribbean. We enable the creation of a better future across the globe by providing transformational and innovative solutions for the entire education continuum of Pre-school, K-12 , Vocational Education, and Higher Education, to governments, schools and educational institutions.

Education Consultant

• Jun 2011 - Mar 2012

Sales Consultant - international, corporate and govt clientele in addition to regular K12 segment.

Regional Education Manager

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

iDiscoveri is a social enteprise with a mission to demonstrate visibly better learning for children and make a social impact by renewing school education in IndiaMaharashtra, Guj , MP & CG

Manager - Brand Alliances & Activation

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

Developing ideas and implementing alliances aimed atincreasing brand salience or product preference anddeveloping communication and activation plans for B2Balliances• Responsible for P&L of HT Horizons – the EducationSupplement and HT Café – the Entertainment tabloid.Media alliances to support Sales Activation, Movie tie-upsand specific activities.• New Alliance opportunities - beyond traditional partnershipexploring new partnerships to further the business needs.• Sales activation support provided in terms of cost savingsachieved through alliance partnerships.• Tracking regional Alliances & Competitive alliances

Manager - Business Development

• Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

IL & FS ETS is involved in providing Technology and Nontechnologylearning solutions to schools. Responsible for:• Leading and training the Mumbai team.• Conceptualisation and implementation of all school contact programmes with Corporate Houses.• Developing the Mumbai and Maharashtra market for all the product offerings. IL & FS ETS is involved in providing Technology and Nontechnologylearning solutions to schools. Responsible for:• Leading and training the Mumbai team.• Conceptualisation and implementation of all school contact programmes with Corporate Houses.• Developing the Mumbai and Maharashtra market for all the product offerings.

Head School Marketing

• Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

YoungBuzz India is the country’s premier career guidance andmanpower development company. As a Marketing Head, jobinvolved direct marketing of YoungBuzz services to schools andalso servicing YoungBuzz Events & Promotions clients for schoolcontact programs.Responsible for:• Extending operations to the towns of Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Vadodara, Delhi and Dehra Dun.• Strategies and Plans for the year 2004 –05 and 2005 –06.• Tapping emerging markets for the business Dubai and in the Middle East region.• Coordination of National events with Events coordinator.• Performance of all city coordinators and their teams. Achievement of quantitative and qualitative targets.Conceptualisation and implementation of all school contactprogrammes with Corporate Houses.All Promotional activities.Coordination, supervision and conduct of School Contactprogram for various corporate brands.

Program coordinator

• 2001 - 2003

Promote all programs of Intel Innovation in Education,Intel Technology in Education Seminars and Contests, andIntel Science Talent Discovery Fair Interface with National Coordinator and Intel consultant toevolve strategies for achieving targets.Event management of all seminars, workshops andsymposiums. Proactive relationship with Schools and Trusts. Prepare case studies on select schools and teachers.Follow up on all converted schools to help withimplementation of the program. Supported the Teachers forum called the Master Trainer’sClub.

English teacher

• Aug 1992 - May 1994

English - grade 8 and History and Civics - grade 7 & 8. Then I took up the assignment because Amritsar had nothing better to offer - now when I look back - learnt a lot that is standing me good stead today. English - grade 8 and History and Civics - grade 7 & 8. Then I took up the assignment because Amritsar had nothing better to offer - now when I look back - learnt a lot that is standing me good stead today.

Marketing executive

• 1987 - 1989