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NAKUL PARASHAR

Impact-Driven Business Leader | Technology Innovator | Start-up Expert | Science & Social Communicator | Higher Education & NGO Strategist
New Delhi

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 30 years of experience in STEM education, university-level teaching, and research, along with a strong foundation in distance learning and communication technologies. Proven expertise in operational improvement, business analytics, and strategic partnerships drives impactful results across diverse sectors, including technology services and content management. Accomplished in formulating science and technology policies and excelling in enterprise content management and global business development initiatives. A demonstrated history of success in operations planning, automation, and fostering strategic collaborations enhances organizational effectiveness and growth.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Trustee & CEO

Shanti Foundation
New Delhi
05.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Website: www.shantifoundation.global An India-based NGO working to empower underprivileged students from remote rural areas, underprivileged women and the deaf & mute. The organization also works in the domain of science communication, healthcare, and creating awareness about STEM education, palliative care, and motor neuron diseases.
  • Cultivated organization-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Developed high-performing executive team by recruiting top talent and implementing comprehensive training programs.
  • Enhanced foundation's reputation by implementing cutting-edge sustainability practices across all operations.

Director/CEO

Vigyan Prasar
New Delhi
12.2018 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Website: www.vigyanprasar.gov.in
  • Led nationwide Science & Technology Communication initiatives under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Notable achievements:
  • Established online STEM education platform, Engage-with-Science
  • Pioneered university-level science writing program, AWSAR
  • Launched India's first Science and Technology OTT Channel, Indiascience.in
  • Established Science and Technology News Agency, Vigyan Samachar
  • Spearheaded SCoPE in Indian languages, Vigyan Bhasha
  • Published over 60 popular science books
  • Conducted 36+ mass communication workshops
  • Produced 120+ community radio programs
  • Created 300+ podcasts on science & technology

SVP

Exela Technologies
Stamford CT
11.2011 - 11.2018
  • Company Overview: Website: www.exelatech.com
  • Headed PLM, driving sales and business development, adding $20M annually and securing key clients. Led global teams in AI, RPA, analytics, and Full-Service Publication Production Services. Innovated XML-First Workflow and NLP technologies, enhancing metadata extraction, summarization, and profitability.

VP & SBU Head

Macmillan Publishing Solutions
New Delhi
10.2006 - 10.2011
  • Company Overview: Website: www.mpslimited.com
  • Led Books Publishing Services SBU, overseeing operations, technology, and P&L. Achieved $5M annual revenue growth, developed Copyediting Tool for XML-First Workflow. Managed teams across US, UK, and India.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
  • Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
  • Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.

Group Head

SPI Technologies (now Straive)
New Delhi
10.2004 - 09.2006
  • Company Overview: Website: www.straive.com
  • Established profitable Delhi unit for publishing services, leading operations, technology, and P&L. Pioneered Indexing & Abstracting Services. Managed 500+ team members across multiple countries.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

JV Info Solutions
Noida
01.2000 - 09.2004
  • Built and scaled IT solutions company, achieving $1.5M valuation. Led sales, operations, technology, and team of 80 resources. Specialized in STM publishing services.

Chief Scientific Editor

Thomson Digital (formerly Thomson Press India)
Noida
06.1994 - 01.2000
  • Company Overview: Website: www.thomsondigital.com
  • Initiated STM export unit, led XML-first workflow implementation, expanded operations in UK & USA. Managed team of 300+ professionals.

Associate Editor

Living Media India Limited (India Today Group)
New Delhi
11.1995 - 06.1996
  • Company Overview: Website: www.indiatodaygroup.com
  • Managed Computers Today publication, leading content, design, and production. Oversaw IT education coverage.

Part-time Faculty

Delhi Technological University
Delhi
07.1990 - 05.1996
  • Company Overview: Website: www.dtu.ac.in
  • Taught Physics in BE(Tech) Evening program, assisted senior professors.

Scientist & Assistant Editor

CSIR-NIScPR
New Delhi
12.1992 - 11.1995
  • Company Overview: Website: www.niscpr.res.in
  • Contributed to Vigyan Pragati's popular science monthly. Organized workshops, wrote articles, managed content.

Education

MBA - Business Administration: Operations Management

Symbiosis International University
Pune, India
04.2001 -

Ph.D. - Applied Physics

Delhi College of Engineering, University of Delhi
Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Physics (Materials)

Jamia Millia Islamia University
New Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Jamia Millia Islamia University
New Delhi, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Efficiency improvement

References

  • AW, Khan, Former ADG, UNESCO & VC-IGNOU, New Delhi
  • Shambhunath, Singh, VC, Central University, Tezpur & Former Founding Director School of Journalism & New Media Studies – IGNOU, New Delhi
  • Ashok, Ogra, Advisor, Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

Accomplishments

  • Published Articles: 240+ popular science & research articles
  • Published Books: 10
  • Awards & Recognition: Multiple awards for business process improvement, science & technology communication
  • Innovations: Built and managed GoI's India Science and Technology Innovation Portal, DST Media Cell, and Women Technology Park (WTP)
  • Collaborations: Established partnerships with Reliance-Jio and IBM for Science Communication
  • Built-operate-transfer: Initiatives like IndiaScience.in, XML-First Workflow for Journal Publishing, Subject Indexing & Abstracting Services

Affiliations

  • Indian Physics Association
  • Materials Research Society of India

Timeline

Trustee & CEO

Shanti Foundation
05.2023 - Current

Director/CEO

Vigyan Prasar
12.2018 - 05.2023

SVP

Exela Technologies
11.2011 - 11.2018

VP & SBU Head

Macmillan Publishing Solutions
10.2006 - 10.2011

Group Head

SPI Technologies (now Straive)
10.2004 - 09.2006

MBA - Business Administration: Operations Management

Symbiosis International University
04.2001 -

Ph.D. - Applied Physics

Delhi College of Engineering, University of Delhi
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Physics (Materials)

Jamia Millia Islamia University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Jamia Millia Islamia University
04.2001 -

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

JV Info Solutions
01.2000 - 09.2004

Associate Editor

Living Media India Limited (India Today Group)
11.1995 - 06.1996

Chief Scientific Editor

Thomson Digital (formerly Thomson Press India)
06.1994 - 01.2000

Scientist & Assistant Editor

CSIR-NIScPR
12.1992 - 11.1995

Part-time Faculty

Delhi Technological University
07.1990 - 05.1996

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