Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · India · Hybrid

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · India · Remote

• The World Education & Skills Alliance (WESA) is a global network of educators, trainers, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders united by a shared commitment to transform education and skills development for the future.
• At a time when the world is undergoing rapid technological, economic, and social change, education systems must evolve to ensure that learning remains relevant, accessible, and impactful. WESA exists to bring together visionary professionals who believe that collaboration—not competition—will shape the future of education.
• Through a global platform, WESA connects education leaders across countries, institutions, and industries to collectively address some of the most pressing challenges facing education today—from access and equity to innovation in teaching, lifelong learning, and skills development.
• WESA is more than a network; it is a movement dedicated to reimagining education for a borderless world.
• What WESA Does:
• 1. Global Collaboration & Research
• WESA brings together experts from across the education ecosystem to drive collaborative research, thought leadership, and innovation in teaching, learning, and skills development.
• 2. Professional Development & Capacity Building
• We empower educators, trainers, and institutions through training programs, leadership forums, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that help professionals stay ahead in a rapidly evolving learning landscape.
• 3. Education Policy & Thought Leadership
• WESA engages with governments, institutions, and global stakeholders to advocate for forward-looking education policies that prepare learners for the future of work and society.
• 4. Global Community & Partnerships
• By fostering a vibrant international community, WESA creates opportunities for partnerships, joint initiatives, and cross-border collaborations that accelerate the transformation of education systems worldwide.

Apr 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · India · Hybrid

• As the CEO of Quality New Zealand Education Limited, I am proud to lead a global team dedicated to excellence in education. QualityNZ Education stands as a flagship within the esteemed QualityNZ® Group, a distinguished collective founded through the collaboration of renowned New Zealand cricketers and forward-thinking business leaders. Our esteemed stakeholders include notable figures such as Sir Richard Hadlee MBE, Geoff Allott, and our trio of Ambassadors and shareholders: Stephen Fleming, Brendan McCullum, and Daniel Vettori.
• At Quality New Zealand Education, our mission is built upon a grand vision: to make New Zealand's innovative educational landscape accessible to all, fostering empowerment and inspiration among learners worldwide. We achieve this by seamlessly integrating a strong foundation, extensive networks, and a personalized approach tailored to individual needs. QualityNZ Education represents the pinnacle of educational excellence, consistently delivering optimal outcomes for every individual and partnership we engage with.

Feb 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · India · Remote

• The World Metaverse Council is a platform leading the dialogue for an equitable and inclusive life in the metaverse. The Council seeks to bring metaverse developers and creators together globally to collaborate in the creation of worlds where human beings and their avatars shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want. The World Metaverse Council, seeks to promote the development of friendly relations between Metaverses and to form a common standard for Metaverses everywhere.

Jan 2023 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

• Co-Founder, VP & Global Head of Techademy Campus (the Higher Education - B2A vertical of IIHT). Have been instrumental in launching the higher education platform and building a team of High Performing Individuals at IIHT. Techademy Campus is an endeavour to assist universities and colleges deliver a holistic learning experience to their students as per the National Education Policy 2020 of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The core objective lies in setting up of virtual campuses for universities and colleges through our Learning Management System (LMS). The service stands out in terms of its lineage to be one of the very few or perhaps the only Learning Experience Platform built and orchestrated by academicians.

Jan 2022 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · Hybrid

• Managing the key strategic accounts, enterprise accounts, and general accounts as the Head of Customer Success for Techademy (An offshoot of IIHT).
• Elicit requirements from customers and understand the key pain points and asks
• Craft learning solutions to address the business problems.
• Drive the end to end delivery of the learning solution on the platform.
• Lead a team of customer success managers and learning delivery managers who handle the on ground delivery.
• Engage learners and drive platform adoption to ensure that the learners complete the learning journey on the platform.
• Drive governance calls with customer stakeholders and update them on the project health on a regular basis.

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

• The E-Cell at IIT Bombay believes that entrepreneurship is the key to India’s development. To fulfill this vision, IIT Bombay has conceptualized & successfully implemented various initiatives to help students, young entrepreneurs & professionals in their entrepreneurial journey. I help the participants in their journey.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos · India · Hybrid

• Co-Founder, VP & Global Head of Techademy Campus (the Higher Education - B2A vertical of IIHT). Have been instrumental in launching the higher education platform and building a team of High Performing Individuals at IIHT. Techademy Campus is an endeavour to assist universities and colleges deliver a holistic learning experience to their students as per the National Education Policy 2020 of the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The core objective lies in setting up of virtual campuses for universities and colleges through our Learning Management System (LMS). The service stands out in terms of its lineage to be one of the very few or perhaps the only Learning Experience Platform built and orchestrated by academicians.

Jan 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · India · Hybrid

• Co-Founder, VP & Global Head of Techademy Campus (the Higher Education - B2A vertical of IIHT). Have been instrumental in launching the higher education platform and building a team of High Performing Individuals at IIHT.
• Also managing the key strategic accounts, enterprise accounts and general accounts as the Head of Customer Success for Techademy (An offshoot of IIHT).
• Elicit requirements from customers and understand the key pain points and asks
• Craft learning solutions to address the business problems.
• Drive the end to end delivery of the learning solution on the platform.
• Lead a team of customer success managers and learning delivery managers who handle the on ground delivery.
• Engage learners and drive platform adoption to ensure that the learners complete the learning journey on the platform.
• Drive governance calls with customer stakeholders and update them on the project health on a regular basis.

Mar 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr · India

• Worked with Chandigarh University (Director) spearheading the Institute of Distance & Online Learning (IDOL). Responsible for developing and implementing an organization wide strategy that facilitates and drives the growth of the department with institutional requirements.
• Developed and managed complete LMS & ERP for Chandigarh University. (Responsible for all Technology initiatives)
• Designed strategies – academic, marketing, technical in partnership with the Leadership Team.
• Responsible for training and placement of the students and developed a network of 100+ new corporate placement in companies.
• Responsible for overall Operations of the Institute as per UGC (DEB), AICTE, NAAC and National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP).
• Increased the student base to 250% growth from the past cohort and implemented the MEA project e-Vidya Bharati
• Implemented & executed Degree Courses Program Model in the University; involved in Content Revamp – Competency-based academic delivery & implementation and competency-based interviewing structure in the University.
• Worked as a Consultant (VP) – Learning & Development with Possible from Jan-May 2021

Jan 2021 – May 2021 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Heading the L&D and Quality Team for Possible Healthcare brand. Within 18 days promoted from AVP to VP - L&D.

Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Developed leadership capabilities for leadership teams across the globe. Managed one of the critical milestone programs for newly promoted/hired managers. Deployed new-age learning pedagogy in learning programs for the modern learner. Built Organization Development & Performance Management culture and vision in the process.
• Pivotal in managing the CSAT and NPS scores for the operations team; served as a business partner to the Training Team, supporting the development, implementation, and delivery of Learning Solutions.
• Designed learning strategies to fill needs as identified through analysis and in partnership with the Leadership Team.
• Extended assistance with the development of strategic plans around people's development to support the business.
• Initiated usage of MBTI and DISC psychometric assessments for implementation for hiring and in the L&D initiatives.
• Implemented 9 Box Model to evaluate an employee's current and potential level of contribution to the organization
• Created the Competency Dictionaries (CD) and then conduct Competency Gap Analysis (CGA) to roll-out Competency Development Plan (CDP)
• Implemented &executed Competency Development Model in the organization; involved in Job Description Revamp – Competency-based job description implementation and competency-based interviewing structure in the organization.

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos · Remote

• Founder & Editor-in-Chief of India's leading lifestyle and news portal 'Bombay Weekly'.

Oct 2018 – Jan 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · India

• Involved in analysis, design, and implementation of the L&D strategy by engaging with all Business and HR stakeholders across the company's global geographies. Initiated tie-Ups with Universities and Certification Bodies for employee education programs.
• Led the L&D team in implementing and fulfilling the Learning and development for Technical skills, Functional Skills, Behavioural Skills, Leadership Development, through an internal and external network of vendors/partners/trainers.
• Managed the entire ID team for content creation and development; drafted certification policy for existing employees of RJIL.
• Steered end to end e-learning module development, i.e., content creation, production, and delivery of e-learning modules.
• Developed and released the Learning Management System for the employees of Jio. The only platform for internal training at Jio.
• Organised Tech Learning Week at Reliance Jio and presented a talk as well.

Oct 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• Started the L&D Chapter for Reliance Jio - Operations Team.
• Developed L&D Strategy and Training Plan for Operations Team.
• Started Technical Training & Certification Plan for the Team.
• Key Member of NGO (Next Gen Operations) Team.

Feb 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi

• Responsible for mentoring schools and startups under the 'Mentor of Change' initiative by GOI's Niti Aayog. The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by the NITI Aayog to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of the country, based on a detailed study and deliberations on innovation and entrepreneurial needs of India in the years ahead.

Apr 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

• Led E-learning projects conceptualization, creation, production, implementation, and delivery. Led team of trainers, content writers, instructional designers, graphic designers, software developers, and media professionals. Involved in BFSI E-Learning LMS Programs as a Subject Matter Expert. Responsible for Business Tie-Ups with Corporate firms and Universities (Revenue Generation of INR 20 Lakhs+).
• Pivotal in the launch and global release of the platform of the worldwide version of the www.EBCLearning.com platform.
• Responsible for New Customer Acquisition and Customer Service; SOP development, capacity building, and hiring the entire team.

Jul 2013 – Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

• Spearheaded operations as:
• o Process Head for Drona Induction Program on Pan India basis
• o Project Manager with Action Krishnan Cartoon Comic Book with a total of 10,000 copies monthly subscription.
• Part of the winning Team of Golden Peacock Award for National Training in 2014; topped in the Assessments Centre Exam conducted by People Metrics & Thomas PPA.
• Actively participated in the imparting Branch Manager/ Accountant Certification program.
• Successfully launched
• o Digital E-Learning (Drona) Platform launch pan India in 8 zones.
• o Skill Development Program - Hire, Train & Deploy (HTD) program centers with National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBF), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and URGA India.
• Instrumental in launching Super Manager's Program on PAN India basis; participated in the launch & execution of the HTD program.
• Awarded with the RISE Award under the 'Accepting No Limits' category.

Sep 2011 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Training & Development of employees of ICICI Bank.
• Handled Certificate in Banking & Sales Management Classes for the Sales Officers of ICICI Bank.
• BPO Training for the callers and back end verification unit of the bank.
• They are hiring for the intended profile and then shortlisting the candidates for further process and way forward.
• Developed scripts that shortened talk time and increased Up-Sells.
• Content Development for L&D Modules and E-learning Certificates.

May 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Responsible for the business development and customer service of the Trade Finance team with a ticket size of 200 Cr+.
• I delivered the training on Basics of Banking, Company Induction, Customer Segmentation, Liability & Asset Products, Catchment Mapping, Anti Money Laundering, KYC, Roleplays, Compliance with Code of Conduct & Insurance process as per the guidelines of IC 33, Soft Skills & Team building sessions & Gaming modules.
• I joined as a Probationary Officer and promoted to a Relationship Manager (AM-I).
• Responsible for the Letter of Credit and Bank Guarantee delivery and creation for Elite Trade and Relationships Group Clients.

Dec 2009 – Apr 2010 · 4 mos · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

• Responsible for the Brand Development, MFIs/Financial Inclusion Project development programs.
• Content Development for the Knowledge, Management & Training Wing.
• I handled the web database & the organization website.
• Responsible for the publication of the monthly newsletter of the organization and its upload on various online portals.
• Direct reporting to the Vice-President of the Organisation.