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Dr. Harishanand KS

Bangalore

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Forward-thinking with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff and organize resources. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.

Overview

32
years of professional experience

Work History

East Point College of Engineering
Bangalore

Professor, Head & Dean
10.2019 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Improved individual departments by working closely with faculty to reorganize class loads, promote resource utilization and modernize equipment.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets to maintain accurate financial records and produce financial reports.
  • Developed curricula and recommended curricula revisions to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Developed or used assessment instruments to monitor student learning results.
  • Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of support staff within academic institutions, departments, and alumni organizations.
  • Recruited, hired and oriented departmental staff.
  • Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.
  • Directed or coordinated engaging support staff in administering departments or academic institutions.
  • Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings and scheduling events.
  • Collaborated with teachers to understand and improve classroom conditions.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets.
  • Prepared reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Organized symposia and conferences on topics relevant to the field of higher education administration.
  • Provided leadership in developing new academic programs or initiatives that meet changing needs of students.
  • Coordinated curriculum review process involving faculty committees across multiple disciplines.
  • Participated in accreditation reviews of academic departments and programs by external agencies.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to recruit, retain, and support faculty and staff in academic programs.
  • Engaged in continuous improvement activities focused on increasing student success rates within academic departments and programs.
  • Oversaw recruitment efforts for faculty positions including interviewing candidates and making hiring decisions.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Fostered relationships with industry professionals to create internship opportunities for students.
  • Presented lectures at national or international conferences.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department.
  • Published articles, book chapters and books related to area of expertise.
  • Provided guidance for student clubs or organizations focused on the discipline.

Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology
Moodbedri

Professor & Head
01.2017 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Organized seminars, workshops or other events related to topics within the discipline.
  • Supervised graduate students in their thesis research projects.
  • Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
  • Engaged with colleagues in scholarly activities at professional conferences.
  • Attended meetings with administrators concerning budgetary matters.
  • Published articles, book chapters and books related to area of expertise.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department.
  • Presented lectures at national or international conferences.
  • Mentored faculty members in teaching methods and best practices.
  • Provided guidance for student clubs or organizations focused on the discipline.
  • Fostered relationships with industry professionals to create internship opportunities for students.
  • Worked closely with library personnel to ensure access to relevant resources.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Collaborated with professor to manage education projects from start to finish.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.

Jain University
Bangalore

Professor and Head
09.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Supervised graduate students in their thesis research projects.
  • Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
  • Collaborated with staff members to design curricula for new courses or programs.
  • Developed partnerships between the university and external organizations to promote research collaborations.
  • Engaged with colleagues in scholarly activities at professional conferences.
  • Attended meetings with administrators concerning budgetary matters.
  • Published articles, book chapters and books related to area of expertise.
  • Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new faculty members into the department.
  • Presented lectures at national or international conferences.
  • Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.

DireDawa University
DireDawa

Professor
10.2015 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
  • Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
  • Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
  • Mentored faculty members in teaching methods and best practices.
  • Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.

R.V.College of Engineering
Bangalore

Associate Professor
02.2009 - 10.2015

Job overview

  • Attended conferences to present findings from research studies conducted by faculty members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs for students.
  • Designed comprehensive assessment plans aligned with curricular objectives set forth by accrediting agencies.
  • Assisted colleagues with grant writing processes or other administrative tasks.
  • Identified promising students to take on assistantships for research initiatives.
  • Prepared grant proposals seeking funding for new research projects or initiatives.
  • Reviewed manuscripts submitted for publication in academic journals related to the field.
  • Collaborated with peers on research to develop new insights and valuable professional relationships.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
  • Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
  • Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
  • Contributed expertise to assist with departmental expansions and course changes.

Sir.MVIT
Bangalore

Assistant Professor & Warden
11.2000 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Used multiple teaching styles to meet learning needs of each individual student.
  • Evaluated student progress, graded assignments and provided students with feedback.
  • Participated in faculty meetings to discuss department goals and strategy.
  • Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
  • Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
  • Constructed quizzes, exams and homework assignments to test student aptitude.
  • Organized guest lectures from experts in the field of study to supplement course content.
  • Provided guidance for student thesis and dissertation work.
  • Resolved disciplinary issues and escalated major concerns to department head.
  • Planned events such as symposia or workshops designed to advance knowledge in a particular area of expertise.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Conducted training sessions for new wardens on various aspects of their duties, such as discipline enforcement, responding to emergencies, and other topics related to correctional work.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

VVCE
Mysore

Lecturer
10.1998 - 10.2000

Job overview

  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
  • Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
  • Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
  • Assisted students during office hours to review material, explain exam questions and answer concerns.
  • Designed, planned, and carried out lesson plans incorporating diverse learning aids and activities.
  • Delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate classes of varying sizes.
  • Engaged with students outside of lecture halls and classrooms through discussions and small group sessions.

M/s Apex Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
Bangalore

Manager
12.1995 - 07.1997

Job overview

  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.

Indbecker(I) Ltd.,
Bangalore

Assistant Manager
11.1991 - 11.1995

Job overview

  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.

Education

Tumkur University
Tumkur , Karnataka

Ph.D. from Nano Materials
02-2013

University Overview

  • Thesis: Corrosion ,Wear resistance and Mechanical Properties of ZnO, ZrO2,CeO2 nano metal oxides doped Aluminum and Epoxy composites.

Christ College ,Pondicherry University
Bangalore

MBA from International Business Management
07-2009

University Overview

SJCE, Mysore University
Mysore

M.Tech., from Maintenance Engineering And Safety Engineering
06-1999

University Overview

Dr.AIT, Bangalore University
Bangalore

B.E from Mechanical Engineering
02-1991

University Overview

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Workload Management
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Cost Control
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Negotiation
  • Orientation and Training
  • Customer Relations
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Policy Administration
  • Employee Engagement
  • Team Motivation
  • Product Branding
  • Task Delegation
  • Recruiting and Interviewing

Timeline

Professor, Head & Dean
East Point College of Engineering
10.2019 - 06.2023
Professor & Head
Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology
01.2017 - 09.2019
Professor and Head
Jain University
09.2016 - 12.2017
Professor
DireDawa University
10.2015 - 08.2016
Associate Professor
R.V.College of Engineering
02.2009 - 10.2015
Assistant Professor & Warden
Sir.MVIT
11.2000 - 01.2009
Lecturer
VVCE
10.1998 - 10.2000
Manager
M/s Apex Engineers Pvt. Ltd.,
12.1995 - 07.1997
Assistant Manager
Indbecker(I) Ltd.,
11.1991 - 11.1995
Tumkur University
Ph.D. from Nano Materials
Christ College ,Pondicherry University
MBA from International Business Management
SJCE, Mysore University
M.Tech., from Maintenance Engineering And Safety Engineering
Dr.AIT, Bangalore University
B.E from Mechanical Engineering

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