Shafina Segon (She/Her) — Co-Founder

I am passionate about bridging technology and user experience to create impactful digital products. That is why I embraced the thrill of creating something from the ground up as we brought Vikramshila Education to India and the world. Vikramshila isn't just another venture; it is a mission with a conscience and a soul, fuelled by deep rooted sense of purpose and commitment. It is a tribute to all universities that helped humankind become knowledgeable. The principles remain the same, the means are more modern and adapted to the rapidly changing universe we live in. Our goal is to establish India as a leader in scientific research output, offering researchers a platform to publish affordably. Discover more at www.vikramshilaedu.in. In 2024, the journey evolved with the launch of Aakashganga, an open-access, discipline-specific research and journal hosting platform designed to support researchers of India and the world. Explore our initiative at aakashgangaopen.in. Our ethos blends tradition with innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to adapt to today's ever-changing landscape. We're dedicated to democratizing research publishing and advancing India's standing in global research. I'm eagerly looking forward to connecting with like-minded individuals, sharing insights, and co-creating on this transformative journey. Let's connect to discuss how we can collaborate to increase access to quality education. Feel free to connect with me or drop a message to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in EdTech, focusing on educational equity and open-access publishing.

Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India

Experience: 31 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Educational Technology
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Operations Management

Career Highlights

Co-founded Vikramshila Research, enhancing educational access.
Launched Aakashganga, a platform for open-access research.
Expert in bridging technology with user experience.

Work Experience

Vikramshila Research Private Limited

Co-Founder and COO (3 yrs 4 mos)

SAGE Publications India

Associate Vice President, Marketing and Channel Sales (4 yrs 9 mos)

Taylor & Francis India

Head of Marketing, South Asia, Academic Publishing (8 yrs 11 mos)

Oxford University Press

National Product Head, School Books (6 yrs 4 mos)

Encyclopædia Britannica (India) Private Limited

Senior Editor (2 yrs 7 mos)

DAV Managing Committee/DAV School

Teacher, English Textbook Author & Media and PR Head (5 yrs 7 mos)

Shafina Segon (She/Her)

Co-Founder

New Delhi, Delhi, India31 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Co-founded Vikramshila Research, enhancing educational access.
Launched Aakashganga, a platform for open-access research.
Expert in bridging technology with user experience.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in EdTech, focusing on educational equity and open-access publishing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Educational TechnologyStrategic PlanningProject ManagementOperations Management

Other Skills

Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyDecision-MakingAcademic PublishingEntrepreneurshipEducational LeadershipSchool publishingAcademic parnershipBusiness Process ManagementCustomer ExperienceWorkflow AutomationMarketingBrand ManagementTrainingJournals

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Experience

Vikramshila research private limited

Co-Founder and COO

Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · New Delhi · On-site

As the Co-founder and COO of Vikramshila Research, I oversee strategy, operations, academic partnerships, and digital learning solutions. I work closely with universities, educators, and learners to create accessible, high-quality educational pathways that support career growth and research excellence.
My focus areas include:
1. Building scalable academic and research-focused platforms
2. Driving operational excellence and service innovation
3. Creating strong collaborations with institutions and faculty
4. Delivering impactful learning experiences for students and scholars.
4. Passionate about transforming education through technology, mentorship, and community-driven learning.
Driven by purpose and educational impact, I believe in empowering individuals to unlock their highest potential through learning and research.

Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyDecision-MakingAcademic PublishingStrategic PlanningOperations Management+9

Sage publications india

Associate Vice President, Marketing and Channel Sales

Jan 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

I am responsible for setting the strategic direction, targets, budget and performance measures for the marketing and channel sales team while driving a high-performance culture actively contributing to the overall success of the business.

Taylor & francis india

Head of Marketing, South Asia, Academic Publishing

Jan 2009 – Dec 2017 · 8 yrs 11 mos · Connaught Place, New elhi

I was responsible for driving and supporting the revenue targets for journals & Online Resources to end users in South Asia, overseeing all marketing activities across multiple channels, markets and revenue lines maintaining cost-effectiveness and measurability.
Also worked as the Head of Marketing, South Asia – Books, Journal & Online Resources from 2009 – 2014

Oxford university press

National Product Head, School Books

Aug 2002 – Dec 2008 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Connaught Place, New Delhi

I was responsible for planning, driving and implementing the delivery of marketing efforts for educational school books published by OUP to achieve the required revenue targets. The focus was on driving the delivery of major initiatives to improve the department’s marketing capabilities and provide new opportunities for the business, maintaining cost-effectiveness and measurability across multiple channels.

Encyclopædia britannica (india) private limited

Senior Editor

Jan 2000 – Aug 2002 · 2 yrs 7 mos · South Delhi

The profile required reporting into the chief editor for content creation for both print & electronic format. Working with a team of writers and content developers, we conceptualized study modules, dictionaries, reference books and web reviews for Britannica.com & Encyclopedia Britannica CD version.

Dav managing committee/dav school

Teacher, English Textbook Author & Media and PR Head

Jun 1994 – Jan 2000 · 5 yrs 7 mos · Vikas Puri

As an author with the DAV managing committee, I authored the currently subscribed course books, workbooks and literature readers for grade III, IV, V and VI. Teaching was always very therapeutic for me and paved way for much that I have achieved today. Though it is now far way in time and memory, there are some pleasant achievements close to my heart:
1. Best Teacher Award for the year 1998-99 & 1999-2000.
2. Received an Award from the Vice President of India for commendable work in spreading environmental awareness amongst the students as well as the surrounding areas of the school through social work, awareness walks, related authority interactions.
3. Awarded by Delhi Govt, a certification for doing commendable work for the illiterate slum dwellers participating under the "Each One Teach one", programme run by the school