Gladden Rumao

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 10 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led academic execution for 2,100+ learners.
  • Developed AI-based content generation tool for educators.
  • Delivered 2,000+ teaching hours with high CSAT.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a skilled EdTech professional with expertise in AI-driven learning solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Educational LeadershipInstructional DesignAiSoftware DevelopmentAwsFull Stack DevelopmentCurriculum Development

Other Skills

Team ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipContent DevelopmentPython (Programming Language)Gen AIAmazon Web Services (AWS)Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Go (Programming Language)JavaAWS CloudFormationAWS LambdaReact.jsNode.jsMongoDBExpress.js

About

5+ Years of Building in the new-Age Edtech Space! Leveraging AI in Learning Programs & Products Creating the Future Leaders of Tech 🚀 Built IVRs, chatbots, and cloud-based AI solutions at Barclays, now channeling that expertise into transformative tech education at Upgrad School of Technology. Previously part of the Founding team that built Newton School of Technology. Designed and delivered immersive programs in Python Programming & DSA empowering 1000+ students to land top tech roles. At NST, I joined at inception when the residential program had 105 learners, and together as a team , we have scaled it to 2,100+ learners across 3 campuses (NCR, Pune, Bangalore). I was leading academic execution as an Academic Manager, managing a team of 15+ members (Instructors, TAs, SMEs) and owning end-to-end delivery for Courses - Python Programming, DSA, and Design of Algorithms. I’ve delivered 2,000+ teaching hours across online + offline formats with a consistent High CSAT - 4.84/5, and I’m known for driving high engagement through pedagogical innovation and structured learning design. I’ve also led NST’s Faculty Delivery Training charter, enabling 60+ faculty members across DSA, Development, and AI track; and hired/trained 20+ instructors from industry. My core strength lies at the intersection of: Engineering excellence + Tech Education + Outcomes If you're building a serious learning product or scaling education delivery at an institution, I’d love to connect - gladdenrumao@gmail.com

Experience

6 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 4 mos
Average Tenure
2 mos
Current Experience

Upgrad school of technology

Head of Academic Track

Mar 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Upgrad

Staff Software Engineer - AI

Mar 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Newton school of technology

3 roles

Head of Instructional Delivery

Promoted

Jan 2025 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Led the Instructional Design Charter for 60+ Faculties across - Python, DSA, Full Stack Development, AI/ML, Mathematics
  • Curriculum & Delivery Lead for Problem Solving Track ( Python, DSA, Design & Analysis of Algorithms )
  • Founded SmartSlider - An AI based Content Generation Tool for Educators
  • Hired and trained 20+ SME/SDE/Instructors
  • Mentored 1,300+ offline students; 93% of the inaugural cohort placed in Internships within 15 months.
  • Mentored 200+ students for outcomes including - Startups , Hackathons, Google Student Ambassadors, GSOC, ICPC, Harvard HPair
Educational LeadershipTeam ManagementInstructional DesignCross-functional Team Leadership

Academic Track Lead ( Problem Solving )

Jan 2025 – Jun 2025 · 5 mos

  • Spearheaded 3 Courses : Python, DSA, Design of Algorithms
  • Curated and Developed Engaging Learning Content with a team of 12 SME’s & Instructors for 1000+ Offline Learners
  • Led the Pedagogy/Delivery Training for 8 Instructors
  • Delivered all the courses with an average CSAT of 94%
  • Implemented Differential Learning : 3 Learning Cohorts for different Pace/Depth of the course
  • SuperAcads Outcomes - Multiple Student teams qualified for ICPC Regionals

Lead SDE & Instructor ( CS & AI )

Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 · 11 mos

  • Worked closely with the founding team to build NST’s 0→1 journey
  • Taught & Mentored 1300+ students offline working as a senior Python & DSA Instructor
  • Faculty Training Initiatives - Pedagogy & Instructional Design
  • Leading a team of 15 - SME’s, Instructors, Consultants
  • Developed Curriculum, Assessments, System based Evaluations for Problem Solving Track - Python & DSA
  • Joined at inception with 100 offline residential students and worked together in scaling the institution to 2,100+ students across 3 campuses.
Software DevelopmentFull stack developmentInstructional DesignPython (Programming Language)Gen AICross-functional Team Leadership+1

Pw (physicswallah)

Senior Technical Instructor - DSA & System Design

May 2023 – Dec 2023 · 7 mos · Remote

  • Lead Instructor - PW Skills
MentoringCurriculum DevelopmentCareer DevelopmentInstructor-led TrainingProblem Solving

Barclays

Engineering ( Cloud & AI )

Aug 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Building IVRs on AWS Cloud - Voice, Chat and AI Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Go (Programming Language)JavaAWS CloudFormationAWS Lambda+1

Newton school

Lead Instructor - DSA & Full Stack

Aug 2022 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote

React.jsNode.jsMongoDBExpress.jsTrainingCoaching & Mentoring+3

Decimal point analytics

Software Engineer

Aug 2021 – Jul 2022 · 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • Developed an internal KMS for employee data using React + Django, used by 300+ employees.
  • Integrated multiple APIs (10+) to enable secure, real-time data access across departments.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to improve UX and system performance, cutting manual effort by ~40%.
DjangoReact.jsREST APIsSQLSoftware Development

Tedxcrce

3 roles

Organizer (International Licensee)

Jul 2021 – Oct 2021 · 3 mos

Co Organizer

Jul 2020 – Jun 2021 · 11 mos

Jr. Technical Head

Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 · 11 mos

Teach for india

Community Volunteer

Jan 2019 – Jun 2019 · 5 mos

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Mtech - AI/ML

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Technology — Computer Science

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