Dr. Ashok Kumar Thavani Andu

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India25 yrs 5 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 26 years of experience in higher education.
  • Expert in curriculum design and educational leadership.
  • Mentor for aspiring educators and researchers.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in higher education with a focus on curriculum innovation and quality assurance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Educational LeadershipCurriculum DesignProject Management

Other Skills

Adult EducationAnalytical SkillsArtificial IntelligenceCurriculum DevelopmentCybersecurityData ScienceE-LearningEducational InstitutionsEducational TechnologyEnglishHigher EducationIT Service ManagementInstructional DesignInstructional TechnologyInterpersonal Communication

About

Ashokkumar Thavani Andu is a seasoned academic and visionary leader in the domain of Computer Science, bringing over 26 years of experience in higher education. He currently holds the position of Director of Computer Science at a leading university, where he is recognized for his progressive leadership, educational reforms, and dedication to academic excellence. His core competencies lie in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and IT Service Management. He has been instrumental in revamping academic structures and aligning programs with evolving industry standards. His strategic insights into curriculum design and institutional planning have greatly contributed to building learner-centric, future-focused academic models. Throughout his career, Ashokkumar has led impactful initiatives related to quality assurance, including NAAC and NBA accreditations, outcome-based education (OBE), and digital innovation in teaching and learning. He has championed faculty development, encouraged collaborative research, and supported innovation-driven student engagement. His leadership style is marked by inclusivity, mentorship, and a strong commitment to student empowerment. Regularly invited to speak at conferences and academic forums, he continues to mentor aspiring educators and researchers. His work is guided by a clear vision—to build an academic ecosystem rooted in purpose, creativity, and relevance to societal needs. His contributions have left a lasting imprint on the advancement of quality and technology-led education in the higher education landscape.

Experience

Cmr university

Director

Jun 2023Present · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Educational InstitutionsOperations ManagementIT Service ManagementCurriculum DesignCurriculum DevelopmentEducational Leadership+5

Cheran group of institutions

Principal

Nov 2021May 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos · India · On-site

Curriculum DesignEducational LeadershipTeacher TrainingPublic SpeakingLeadershipStaff Development+1

United college of arts and science

Principal

Oct 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Professor & Principal, Coimbatore
EnglishAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Communication

Garden city university

Professor & Dean of Sciences

Sep 2017Sep 2020 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Curriculum DesignCurriculum DevelopmentUniversity TeachingEducational LeadershipLeadershipResearch+1

Christ university, bangalore

Associate Professor

Sep 2014Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru

Curriculum DesignCurriculum DevelopmentUniversity TeachingProject ManagementLeadershipResearch+1

Cms college of science and commerce, coimbatore

Associate Professor & Director

Jun 2001Oct 2014 · 13 yrs 4 mos · Coimbatore Area, India

  • Started my career in Education Field as Lecturer in Computer Science. Had good time for 14 years. Loved my Job Profile. Promoted as Associate Professor and Head of Business Management.
Curriculum DesignCurriculum DevelopmentEducational LeadershipProject ManagementPublic SpeakingEnglish+2

Sankara college of science and commerce (autonomous)

Lecturer

Jun 2000May 2001 · 11 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Worked as Lecturer in Computer Science Department. My first experience in Education Field.

Education

Bharathiar University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2007Jan 2009

Manomaniam Sundarnar University, Tirunelveli. Tamilnadu. INDIA

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) — Data Mining

Jan 2009Jan 2014

Bharathidasan University

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) — Computer Science

Jan 2003Jan 2004

SNR Sons College, Coimbatore

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)

Jan 1997Jan 2000

S.N.R SONS COLLEGE , COIMBATORE.TAMILNADU. INDIA

Jan 1994Jan 1997

Government Higher Secondary School, Gudlalur, The Niligiris

HSC

Jan 1992Jan 1994

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