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DR. UBAIDULLA
HOD IN L&SCM VB COLLEGE, KOCHI
Management

Dr Ubaidulla, is a seasoned professional with 23 years of diverse expertise in HR, academia, and business leadership. With 15 years as an HR Head, 6 years as an Assistant Professor and HOD, and 2 years as a Business Head for EU universities, they bring a wealth of experience in strategic HR management, academic administration, and international business operations. Their strong leadership and research background make them a valuable asset in driving organizational and academic excellence.

Qualifications:
  • # 2025

    FICS International Certification in L & SCM

  • # 2016

    PhD in Management

  • # 2010

    MA Economics

  • 2005

    MBA Management

Experiences:
  • 15 years as HR Head – Extensive expertise in human resources management.
  • 6 years in teaching – Served as Assistant Professor and Head of Department (HOD).
  • 2 years as Business Head for EU universities – Managed operations and collaborations for European universities.
  • Total experience: 23 years of diverse expertise across HR, academia, and business leadership.
Dr. R. PRIYA
Professor & Director

Dr. R. Priya is a seasoned academician with 18 years of experience in management education. She holds a Ph.D. in Management and currently serves as Professor & Director at Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), Pune. Her expertise spans HR, Marketing, and Financial Management, with a strong research background and leadership in academia.

Qualifications:
  • # 2016

    Ph.D. (Management) – Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

  • # 2014

    PGDFM (Financial Management), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu

  • # 2011

    SET (Management) – UGC

  • # 2008

    M.Phil. (Management), Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu

  • # 2006

    MBA (HR & Marketing), Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu

Experiences:
  • Dec 2023 – Present: Professor & Director, Pune Institute of Business Management (PIBM), Pune
  • Sep 2021 – Nov 2023: Associate Professor & Dean, PG & Research Department of Management Studies, Thanthai Hans Roever College (Autonomous), Perambalur
  • Aug 2015 – Sep 2021: Head of the Department (HOD), PG & Research Department of Management Studies, Thanthai Hans Roever College (Autonomous), Perambalur
  • July 2013 – Aug 2015: Assistant Professor, PG & Research Department of Management Studies, Thanthai Hans Roever College (Autonomous), Perambalur
  • July 2008 – May 2013: Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Srinivasan College, Perambalur
  • June 2007 – April 2008: Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Kurinji College, Trichy

Total Experience: 18 Years

Prof.DEEPAKK KUMAR
Asst.Professor

Deepak Kumar is an AI and Machine Learning expert with experience as an analyst at ISB, corporate trainer, and assistant professor. Skilled in Python, SQL, and AWS, he has led projects in chatbots, data analytics, and predictive modeling. Certified in Data Analytics, he holds an M.Tech from IIT (ISM) and has multiple patents and publications.

Qualifications:
  • # 2013 / 2015

    Harvey Mudd College (Civil Engineering) College of engineering, London

  • # 2013 / 2015

    Harvey Mudd College (Civil Engineering) College of engineering, London

Experiences:
  • AnalystIndian School of Business (ISB) (Since October 2023)

    • Engaged in AI-driven research and analytics.
    • Contributing to data-driven decision-making and insights.
  • Corporate TrainerAntWalk

    • Delivered 30+ training sessions on AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science for TATA Power.
    • Focused on skill development in AI applications for corporate professionals.
  • Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun (September 2015 – November 2022)

    • Taught AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science courses.
    • Mentored students in research projects and AI applications.
    • Led AI-based projects such as chatbot development, NLP-based news classification, predictive modeling, and recommender systems.

He specializes in AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics, with expertise in Python, SQL, AWS SageMaker, and various ML algorithms.

Prof.LAVANYA MANOJ
Asst.Professor
Management Studies

Lavanya Manoj is an Assistant Professor in Management Studies with an MBA in HRM and a BBA in Business Studies. She holds a UGC NET in Management and has 10 years of industry experience and 7 years of teaching experience.

Qualifications:
  • # 2018

    MBA - HRM Madurai Kamaraj University

  • # 2005

    MBA - HRM Madurai Kamaraj University

  • # 1999

    BBA - BUSINESS STUDIES University of Madras

Experiences:

Sr. Guest Faculty in Logistics & SCM

IBIS Academy, Kochi
July 2023 – Present

  • Conduct offline sessions in Logistics & SCM subjects, Retail Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, and Accounting for Managers.
  • Assess students on academics and presentation skills.

Freelance Instructional Designer & Academic Coordinator

Billion School Technologies, Kochi
March 2024 – Present

  • Design and develop LMS topics and content for the ‘Entrepreneurship’ module.
  • Coordinate with other SMEs for content delivery and video recording.

Freelance Corporate Trainer in Management

Eduwing International, UAE
May 2023 – Present

  • Conduct online corporate training for business professionals in UAE enrolled in various universities.
  • Create presentations with subject-based content.

Freelance SME in Public Speaking and Creative Writing

Planet Spark
March 2023 – Present

  • Train students and young professionals in five pillars of Public Speaking and Creative Content Writing.
  • Assess students on learning skills and adaptability, and conduct online PT meetings.

Freelance / Online Faculty & Content Writer

Upwork
October 2022 – Present

  • Create and develop presentations with subject-based content.

Senior Manager for Admissions & Counseling | Senior Faculty for Management, Logistics & SCM | DGM – Academics

GIIMS (Global Institute of Integral Management Studies), Kochi
July 2019 – April 2022

As Senior Manager:

  • Student counseling.
  • Coordinated with other staff and the Placement Department for students’ internship and placement.

As Senior Faculty & Mentor:

  • Expertise in Warehouse and Distribution Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management, International Logistics, and MBA HR subjects.
  • Mentored three Diploma and one MBA batch of Logistics students.
  • Monitored students’ in-house behavior and academic development.
  • Researched subject content and development.
  • Conducted hybrid sessions, planned lessons, designed curriculum, prepared question papers, and evaluated students.
  • Conducted mock tests for placement assistance and assisted in project writing and viva voce.

As DGM – Academics:

  • Managed and maintained student data.
  • Registered students with certificate-awarding bodies/universities (CII, STED Council, WUC, Bharathiar University) and assigned course/exam registration numbers.
  • Scheduled class-wise and master timetables by fixing lecture appointments with faculty members.
  • Fixed and scheduled exam dates and times with conducting authorities.

Web Designer and Project Trainer

GRI Groups, Chennai
December 2008 – May 2010

  • Designed web pages with Flash animations using HTML.
  • Trained and assisted subordinates in overseas projects.
  • Conducted pre- and post-training analysis and performance appraisals.

Private Tutor

February 2008 – November 2008

  • Tutored higher secondary students and BBA students.
  • Guided BBA students in conducting research and preparing projects.

CSE & Senior Process Associate

Sutherland Global Services (Client: Intuit), Chennai
October 2005 – January 2008

  • Provided customer service and managed customer relationships.
  • Worked on business process improvement.

System & Office Administrator

Raima Buying Services, Chennai
May 2002 – September 2005

  • Maintained payroll and administrative records.
  • Scheduled domestic and overseas meetings with Italian clients.
  • Prepared itineraries, minutes of meetings, and scheduled appointments.
  • Performed general administrative duties.