Mark Ernst Vijay

Co-Founder

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana18 yrs 8 mos experience

Key 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.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a versatile educator with strong leadership in both academic and strategic business environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

TeachingLeadershipBusiness StrategyAnalyticsConsultingResearchRecruiting

Other Skills

MentoringOrganizational DevelopmentCommunicationCurriculum DevelopmentCareer CounselingStrategyBusiness DevelopmentData AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceStrategic GrowthAnalysisManagementMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness AnalysisSourcing

About

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.

Experience

18 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 9 mos
Current Experience

Ghana international school (gis)

Physics Teacher

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

  • Teacher of Physics for Lower Secondary and AS-Level Students

Keren schools usilampatti

School Principal

Aug 2020Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Served as the Whole School Principal and Physics Teacher.
  • Taught Middle School and High School Physics and Chemistry.
  • Mentored my team of 77 teachers.
  • Taught kindness by being kind. Taught prudence and honesty by being prudent and honest.
  • 1. Teaching Science at Middle School and High School
  • 2. Motivating students, mentoring my team.
  • 3. Helping children and staff achieve their best : In Academics, Skills and Character.
  • 4. Helped Organize Parenting workshops to improve connectivity, support and communication with parents, which was very well received. It was the first in the region and an instant hit.
  • 5. Ran Clubs on: Critical Thinking, Creativity, Career Development, Compassion, Service Learning, 21st Century Skills, Scientific and Analytical Thinking. Developed and delivered courses to students in MS and HS Age Group.
TeachingMentoringOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership

International school seychelles

Physics and Science Teacher

Nov 2019Jul 2020 · 8 mos

  • Taught the IGCSE curriculum. Physics, Chemistry and Earth Science. Revived interest and inspired students on the miracles of science. Involved in pastoral care, teaching good values.
TeachingMentoringCurriculum DevelopmentLeadership

Keren schools usilampatti

Science and Physics Teacher and Founding Principal

Jan 2015Oct 2019 · 4 yrs 9 mos · On-site

  • Inspired children, taught Physics and Science. Played multiple roles including academic and administrative leadership.
  • Passionate about pedagogy, teaching methods and transforming students. During this time I was also an invited speaker at World Education Summit 2018.
  • Started a very popular course called critical thinking to enable students to think. From conception to course content and delivery. Have transitioned it to other teachers now, but students find it very interesting since it makes them think!
  • Also run a very popular course called Career Development at the school and colleges nearby, to introduce children to various career opportunities available and what each of them entail, so they can plan and make better career choices. Planning to publish a book on it when I get some time.
TeachingMentoringLeadership

Thirumalai chemicals

Manager M3 - Strategy and Analytics

May 2010Dec 2014 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Delhi, Chennai, Ranipet and Mumbai (Sometimes simultaneously)

  • TCL is a public listed multinational with manufacturing plants at India and Malaysia. Top 5 player globally in most of the products manufactured: Phthalic Anhydride, Maleic Anhydride, Food Ingredients.
  • Involved in Strategic Analysis and Transforming the Business, working closely with the senior management team. Started off as the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, setting up the Strategy, Analytics and Intelligence Unit from scratch.
  • Later rose to advise the Indian government on National Policy and negotiating trade partnerships with other nations (Malaysia, Israel, EU, ASEAN, Turkey, Canada, etc) on behalf of the Indian Chemical Industry. Helped the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, in policy formulation concerning the Chemical Industry in India.
  • Supported the CEO, CXO Team with research/ data backed-advice for business development and strategic buying, selling contracts and market intelligence.
  • World Trade Organization (WTO) measures and Corporate Communication
  • Member, Expert Committee on Trade and Business Development, Indian Chemical Council
StrategyAnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Strategy

Venture intelligence

Summer Intern

Apr 2009Jun 2009 · 2 mos

  • Venture Intelligence is India's largest PE/ VC deal bank and is the market leader in analysis and information trade within the Indian Private Equity / Venture Capital / M&A ecosystem.
  • Worked on Private Equity research reports in the Banking, Telecom and Pharma sectors which was circulated to the decision makers in the Industry.
ResearchData Analysis

Loyola consulting

Founder

Feb 2009Jan 2010 · 11 mos

  • Leveraged the best minds at LIBA and enabled a win-win model for clients in the SME and NGO space. Provided data-backed advice for survival and blue-print for growth.
ConsultingBusiness StrategyData Analysis

D. e. shaw & co.

2 roles

Analyst

Jan 2006Jul 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • In-charge of scientific recruiting. Liaisoned with the NY (HQ) on international scientific searches and business intelligence research. D. E. Shaw Research is involved in developing the world's fastest supercomputer for bio-simulation, protein folding and drug design.
  • At the team level, was involved in mentoring Associates and interviewing candidates for the Indian division.
RecruitingBusiness Intelligence

Associate

May 2004Dec 2005 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Involved in strategic growth, research and resource development for the Quantitative Hedge Fund. Tracked movements at rival hedge funds and was part of the pilot team involved in starting satellite back-office operations for the NY parent.
  • Fastest to be promoted to the Analyst designation.
Strategic GrowthResearch

Education

TN Teacher Education Univeristy

Bachelor of Education

Sep 2016Jun 2018

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

School Principals Program — Strategic Leadership for Schools in a Changing Environment

Jan 2017Jan 2017

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Marketing and Strategy

Jan 2014Jan 2014

Loyola Institute Of Business Administration

MBA

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Madras Christian College

BS — Physics

Jan 2001Jan 2004

Trinity University of Asia, Philippines

Credit Course — Philosophy and Community Service

Jan 2003Jan 2003

Good Earth School

ICSE and ISC

Jan 1995Jan 2001

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