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Rahul Sharma
| EdTech Expert | Online Education | Oil & Gas SME
Dehradun
Summary
An Edtech professional with a solid understanding of the Online Higher Education Learning and Management Industry, its stakeholders, and the regulatory environment in which they operate. Skilled in developing innovative products, customizing them to meet customers' needs, and streamlining processes to improve efficiency. Highly experienced in creating and managing online learning environments and developing new strategies to optimize the student experience. Proficient in leading and managing virtual learning platforms such as Blackboard, Moodle, and other LMS to deliver cutting-edge e-learning solutions. Strong internal controls, risk management, and governance skills to ensure the safety and security of data and information.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Professor
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun
07.2020 - Current
- Member of the Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA) committee to prepare files for National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation of ODL courses offered by CCE.
- Designing and Implementing student learning design for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Online (OL) courses offered by CCE and Edology.
- Preparing & Implementing recommendations on student engagement for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Online (OL) courses offered by CCE and Edology.
- Proficient in multiple Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Developed the program concept note and process note for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Online (OL) courses offered by CCE and Edology.
- Work with the team implementing operational policies/norms, systems & controls, motivational schemes & education standards during the career span.
- Student mentoring on course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Preparing recommendations on instructional materials, teaching aids, and related equipment.
- Handling the entire gamut of activities including planning & preparing class schedules & course reference material in coordination with the faculty for MBA (OG) in ODL&OL, and PGP in OG.
- Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries. Expert in learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Design of Proctored exams in online platforms (Code Tantra and Mettle) and provide remediation for learning improvement goals.
Build strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement. - Contribute to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
- Mentor the team on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans as per the policies & norms adopted by UGC from time to time.
Lecturer
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Migration from G-cube LMS to Blackboard LMS
- Actively participate in the development of documents for the purpose of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation.
- Actively participate in the development and writing of Policies/Procedures for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) program at the distance-learning centre.
- Prepared the Program Project Report for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) program as per the UGC guidelines
- Work with a team of faculty to improvise student experience in Open & Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
- Served as corporate liaison for finance, IT and marketing departments.
- Conceptualizing and executing strategies & plans to achieve organizational targets.
- Scheduling and monitoring classes & examination for different ODL programs.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Oversaw graduate student projects and advised on focus, methodology and report generation to meet preset standards.
- Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
- Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.
DRF Cum Academic Program Officer
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Implementation of Moodle LMS
- Migration from Moodle LMS to G-cube LMS
- Program Coordinator for MBA (Oil & Gas Management/ODL Mode) Program
- Prepared budget & invoices for different programs.
- Scheduling online classes & expert lectures of corporate & industrial practitioners for different programs.
- Examination Moderation Committee and Program Coordination
Education
MBA - Oil & Gas Management
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun 07.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
Product Customization/Design
Program Coordination
Academic Operations
Academic Administration
Statutory Compliances
Certification
Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers from University of Colorado, May 2020
Software
Nvivo Qualitative Software
SPSS
Mini Tab
Accomplishments
- Customized as per need basis and coordinated the MBA (Oil & Gas Management/ODL Mode) Program for the employees of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. which generated a handsome revenue (4 cohort of 40 each).
- Customized as per need basis and coordinated the MBA (Power Management/ODL Mode) Program for Government of Uttarakhand Officers (Power Utilities like UPCL, UJVNL, PTCUL) which generated a handsome revenue (3 cohort of 30 each).
- Customized as per need basis and coordinated the MBA (Oil & Gas Management/ODL Mode) Program for the employees of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. which generated a handsome revenue (3 cohort of 30 each).
- Customized as per need basis and coordinated the MBA (Infrastructure Management/ODL Mode) Program for Government of Uttarakhand Officers which generated a handsome revenue (2 cohort of 30 each).
Conference/Workshop
- Participated in Five-Day Short-Term Training Program on “Research Methodology” organized by School of Management Studies, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad.
- One Paper with title “A Critical Review of Market Structure of Indian Petro-Retail Sector” presented in International Conference on Marketing (ICRM 2013) held at IIT, Delhi.
- One paper with title “Market Structure of Indian Petro-Retail Sector: Issues and Challenges” presented in International Conference on Management of Infrastructure (ICMI 2015) held at University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun.
- One paper with title “Factors influencing buying behavior of power segment bike in India – A study with focused insight on impact of advertisement on purchase decisions” presented in MARCON 2014, the IIM Calcutta Marketing Conference.
- Organized six days Faculty Development Programme on “Impactful Online Teaching and Student Engagement” at UPES, Dehradun.
- Organized the industrial seminar at SIDCUL, Haridwar.
Course Development
- Self-Learning Material (SLM) developed & reviewed with the approach of self-explanatory, self-contained, self-directed, self-motivating, and self-evaluating for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Online (OL) courses offered by CCE and Edology.
- Developed the syllabus for various courses of MBA (Oil & Gas Management/Online Mode) program.
- Developed the e-content for various courses of MBA (Oil & Gas Management/Online Mode) program.
Publications
- e-content on “Fundamentals of Petroleum Exploration”, “ISBN "978-81-945792-8-1".
- e-content on “Understanding Oil & Gas Business”, “ISBN "978-81-945792-9-8".
- e-content on “Understanding Natural Gas Business”, “ISBN "978-81-945792-5-0".
- e-content on “Understanding Petro-Chemical Business”, “ISBN "978-81-945792-6-7".
- e-content on “Fundamentals of Petroleum Exploration”, “ISBN "978-81-945792-7-4".
- One paper with title “Indian Petro-Retail Market Structure: Comparison with Overseas Petro-Retail Market Structure" published in International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences (IJRESS)
- One paper with title “A Review of Petrol and Diesel Pricing Policy in India" published in International Journal named International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Management Studies (IJAHMS)
Timeline
Assistant Professor
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
07.2020 - Current
Lecturer
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
07.2016 - 07.2020
DRF Cum Academic Program Officer
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
05.2012 - 05.2016
MBA - Oil & Gas Management
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
07.2010 - 06.2012