AKHIL A
Kochi
Summary
- Research and Assessment professional with experience across EdTech, large-scale assessments, curriculum design, academic validation, instructional design, and content operations. Proven track record of research, designing assessment frameworks, building large content banks, handling vendors, handling post-exam research and objection analysis, and driving cross-functional initiatives. Combines deep academic rigor with operational leadership, research methodology, learner analytics, and AI-enabled content workflows. Experienced in stakeholder management, vendor coordination and cross-functional program execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
TCS iON
09.2024 - Current
- Built and scaled academic content repositories supporting large-scale assessment delivery.
- Designed and developed 200+ assessment blueprints aligned to syllabus outcomes and examination objectives.
- Led and mentored 200+ Subject Matter Experts, establishing quality benchmarks and review mechanisms.
- Directed authoring and validation of 100,000+ questions across General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Public Administration.
- Managed post-examination objection research, source validation and evidence-based resolution processes.
- Contributed to syllabus review, assessment governance, content research, quality assurance frameworks and content standardization.
- Partnered with operations and delivery teams to ensure SLA-driven execution of large-scale assessment programs.
Academic Lead
Jio Embibe
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Led cross-functional teams developing curriculum assets, assessments, videos and learner-support content.
- Designed research-backed learner engagement strategies that improved retention and participation.
- Collaborated with product, design and technology teams to integrate AI, AR/VR and interactive learning experiences.
- Contributed to curriculum alignment with educational standards and learning outcomes.
- Established quality review frameworks and academic validation processes across multiple subjects.
Academic Validator
Jio Embibe
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Reviewed instructional scripts, storyboards and assessments for conceptual accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness.
- Created 250+ concept videos rich in animation and graphics.
- Developed competency frameworks aligned with CBSE standards.
- Coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of academic content.
Mentor
Ambitious College for Advanced Studies
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed learner-centric study materials, academic mentoring frameworks and quality review processes.
Education
Master of Public Administration - UGC-NET Qualified
IGNOU
M.Sc. - Physics
Kannur University
B.Sc. - Physics
Kannur University
Skills
- Research Leadership
- Assessment Design
- Educational Research
- Policy Research
- Learning Analytics
- Curriculum Development
- Psychometrics Analysis
- Academic Quality Assurance
- Content Strategy
- AI-enabled Content Operations
- Project Management
- Data analysis
Certification
- Instructional Design Foundations and Applications
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- Agile with Atlassian Jira
- Canva
Timeline
Manager
TCS iON
09.2024 - Current
Academic Lead
Jio Embibe
06.2022 - 04.2024
Academic Validator
Jio Embibe
04.2021 - 06.2022
Mentor
Ambitious College for Advanced Studies
01.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Public Administration - UGC-NET Qualified
IGNOU
M.Sc. - Physics
Kannur University
B.Sc. - Physics
Kannur University