DEEPAK JOSHI
New Delhi
Summary
Results-driven leader with over 15 years of experience catalyzing large-scale social impact through multi-million-dollar CSR investments, focusing on education and foundational learning in India.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Performance Advisor
Shell (Deputed by Randstad)
04.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded a $5M education and skilling portfolio, scaling foundational learning and STEM initiatives across 2,000+ schools and 500+ higher education institutions, empowering over 300,000 students annually across five states.
- Cultivated strategic alliances with NITI Aayog, the Education Ministry, the Directorate General of Training, and multiple state governments to successfully develop innovative EdTech foundational learning, and STEM programs.
- Strengthened Shell’s governance frameworks, ensuring full compliance with national CSR guidelines, and enhancing accountability through rigorous internal and external audits.
- Designed and oversaw grants with NGOs, driving evidence-based program delivery that met budget and KPI targets.
- Represented Shell at regional forums, championing innovative EdTech solutions that elevated classroom instruction, contributing to a 300% surge in funding for education projects in two years.
Senior Program Manager
Language and Learning Foundation
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed projects totaling $4M in CSR and bilateral funding, implementing literacy and numeracy reforms for over 6M students across five Indian states.
- Designed structured pedagogy based foundational learning roadmaps with SCERT Directors and State Mission Directors to meet Nipun Bharat and NEP 2020 objectives.
- Led a cross-functional team of 70 members across three states to ensure timely delivery of large-scale educational initiatives.
Head, M&E and Strategic Partnerships
Million Sparks Foundation
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Scaled digital learning and teacher training nationwide, growing an app-based platform from 5,000 to 600,000 educators over three years in coordination with the SCERTs of seven states of India.
- Leveraged multi-channel data analytics, including user interactions, customer support insights, and field observations, to translate insights into strategic product enhancements, leading to an industry-best 90% course completion rate.
- Designed and led EdTech impact evaluation studies, leveraging data analytics to measure the effectiveness of online teacher training.
Training Manager
Cuemath Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Launched a teacher engagement track, boosting student retention by 70% through data-driven training strategies.
- Trained over 500 educators, enhancing math learning outcomes in urban and rural schools.
Fellow and Program Manager
Teach for India
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Taught foundational literacy and numeracy in early grades before transitioning to a leadership role, mentoring Fellows to strengthen teaching pedagogy, leadership, and student outcomes.
Assistant Manager, Material Pricing
Tata Motors Ltd
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Led cost rationalization for $54 million in automotive components, saving $300,000 annually across six vehicle variants.
Education
Senior Management Program -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
04-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Production Engineering
GB Pant University of Agriculture And Technology
Pantnagar05-2010
Skills
- Strategic leadership and program management
- Corporate social responsibility and social investments
- Stakeholder relations and government engagement
- Data-driven decision-making
- Grant management and fundraising
- Structured pedagogy and foundational learning
- EdTech integration and digital learning
- Budget management and financial oversight
- Productivity tools (Python, Excel, Google Suite)
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Consultant (Dec '22 – Apr '23): Led a market entry study for a global education firm, developing data-driven strategies to navigate India's government education system
- Founder, Teenage Footprint (Aug '12 – Apr '14): Launched a youth-driven initiative, developing leadership and character-building programs for 2,000 students across 15 schools
Accomplishments
- Selected out of 600 fellows to participate in the Teach For All International Conference (Teach For All)
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship for Excellence in Academics (GB Pant University)
- Selected as one of the 15 Caux Peace Scholars, Caux Initiatives of Change
Timeline
Social Performance Advisor
Shell (Deputed by Randstad)
04.2023 - Current
Senior Program Manager
Language and Learning Foundation
07.2021 - 10.2022
Head, M&E and Strategic Partnerships
Million Sparks Foundation
01.2018 - 06.2021
Training Manager
Cuemath Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 12.2017
Fellow and Program Manager
Teach for India
04.2012 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager, Material Pricing
Tata Motors Ltd
08.2010 - 04.2012
Senior Management Program -
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
Bachelor of Technology - Production Engineering
GB Pant University of Agriculture And Technology
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