Mark Ernst Vijay — Co-Founder
Worked for a Supercomputing Research Lab linked to a Quantitative Investment Bank, D.E. Shaw, a pioneer in statistical arbitrage. Later finished my MBA, and founded a start-up in between (2009-10). Post MBA, developed and led the strategy and analytics division of a manufacturing conglomerate (USD 500 Mil). Reported to the MD. Busy days chasing money.. flying 4 times a week, working out of 3 offices in 3 cities. One Monday morning I was kidnapped outside the Delhi Airport. Through God's grace I escaped during Stage 1 of the kidnapping itself -- the process of kidnapping and abduction also has stages, I later learnt. This incident became a starting point for reflection and deep self introspection. A few months later, one evening God called me. So I left everything and followed Him. I became a High School Physics Teacher. And later served as Principal, during which time the school grew from 300 students to 1350. This is a testament to the grace of God and the hard work and effort of my teachers. I respect their effort, I encourage them. My teachers call me a motivator. I encourage my teachers to do their best in whatever they do: inside the classroom and outside. 20% - 30% of my classes are held outside the classroom. My classroom is filled with surprises, excitement, energy, experiments and lots of questions -- from my students and from me. I thank God for His mercy and abundant grace upon my life. I am blessed, I am a blessing to others and I will be a blessing to others.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile educator with strong leadership in both academic and strategic business environments.
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Experience: 18 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Teaching
- Leadership
- Business Strategy
- Analytics
- Consulting
- Research
- Recruiting
Career Highlights
- Led strategy and analytics for a $500 million conglomerate.
- Transformed a school from 300 to 1350 students.
- Developed innovative courses in critical thinking and career development.
Work Experience
Ghana International School (GIS)
Physics Teacher (1 yr 9 mos)
Keren Schools Usilampatti
School Principal (2 yrs 11 mos)
International School Seychelles
Physics and Science Teacher (8 mos)
Keren Schools Usilampatti
Science and Physics Teacher and Founding Principal (4 yrs 9 mos)
Thirumalai Chemicals
Manager M3 - Strategy and Analytics (4 yrs 7 mos)
Venture Intelligence
Summer Intern (2 mos)
Loyola Consulting
Founder (11 mos)
D. E. Shaw & Co.
Analyst (1 yr 6 mos)
Associate (1 yr 7 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Education at TN Teacher Education Univeristy
School Principals Program at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Marketing and Strategy at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
MBA at Loyola Institute Of Business Administration
BS at Madras Christian College
Credit Course at Trinity University of Asia, Philippines
ICSE and ISC at Good Earth School