Rajesh Tiriveedi
Chennai,TN
Summary
Result-driven academic operations manager with expertise in examination coordination, program scheduling, and digital academic system implementation. Proven track record in optimizing workflows, managing budgets exceeding ₹7 Cr, and enhancing compliance across diverse academic units. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, streamlining admissions and assessment processes, and driving institutional excellence through technology and stakeholder collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Sai University, Chennai
Chennai
04.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Sai University Chennai is a UGC-recognized private university established in 2018, committed to fostering interdisciplinary education and research excellence. The university offers diverse undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Computing and Data Science, and Law. It is distinguished by its faculty recruited from leading global institutions, emphasis on research-driven curriculum, and a collaborative academic culture that encourages innovation and critical inquiry. Sai University prioritizes rigorous academic standards, ethical leadership development, and contribution to societal advancement within an inclusive campus community.
- Designation: Manager - Office of Academic Affairs and Office of the Controller of Examinations
- Reporting to: The Dean of Academics and Controller of the Examinations.
- Developed and managed class schedules for 85 courses across Six Schools (School of Computing Data Science, School of Law, School of Arts and Science, School of Technology, School of Business, School of Artificial Intelligence) in AY 2025-26, optimizing timetable efficiency and resource utilization for nearly 1000 students.
- Streamlined academic scheduling and rescheduling processes across diverse schools, minimizing disruptions and maximizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with faculty and academic leadership to finalize course offerings and secure curriculum approvals, ensuring alignment with academic goals.
- Designed and maintained academic calendars, student manuals, and SOPs tailored for each school, enhancing compliance with institutional policies and accreditation standards.
- Created detailed, accessible course catalogues for multiple schools, simplifying the course selection process and improving student engagement.
- Coordinated with faculty to rigorously review and finalize course outlines, maintaining program consistency and academic rigor.
- Prepared comprehensive academic reports, teaching hour consolidations, and compliance submissions to support data-driven decision making and institutional accountability.
- Leading the initial phases of the university’s first Academic Management System (AMS) implementation with vendor LINWAYS, driving progress towards digitizing academic operations and enhancing faculty-student engagement.
- Led end-to-end examination coordination for 57 courses across multiple schools, efficiently managing exams for 350+ students in AY 2024-25, improving scheduling and operational workflows.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing exam schedules and room allocations, reducing scheduling conflicts significantly.
- Directed invigilator assignments and streamlined communication protocols, boosting exam compliance and coordination with students.
- Implemented secure question paper management processes, safeguarding exam integrity and minimizing delays.
- Optimized answer script segregation and distribution workflows to ensure timely and accurate faculty delivery, accelerating evaluation turnaround.
- Proactively addressed examination misconduct by documenting incidents and collaborating with academic leadership, upholding institutional standards.
- Spearheaded follow-up mechanisms with faculty for prompt grading submissions and finalization, expediting result processing.
- Developed comprehensive student transcripts aligned with course data, supporting accurate academic records and reporting.
- Office of Academic Affairs:
- Academic Management System (AMS) Implementation Lead:
- Office of Controller of Examination:
Assistant Manager
Krea University, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Krea University, located in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, was established in 2018 with a mission to nurture future leaders through interdisciplinary learning. Recognized by the UGC, it offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, including BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MBA, and PhD. The university comprises two schools: the School of Interwoven Arts and Sciences (SIAS) and the Graduate School of Business (GSB), all within a 40-acre fully residential green campus.
- Designation: Assistant Manager - Academic Administration Office, Graduate School of Business
- Reporting to: The Dean & The Director - Academic Administration Office.
- Team: Supervised and guided a team of 3 members across admissions, course management, and academic administration, ensuring task allocation, progress monitoring, and professional development.
- Orchestrated online examinations via Mercer Mettl, managing student account setup, question paper validation, candidate communications, live support, exam administration, and secure archival of answer sheets.
- Administered MS Forms platforms to develop and maintain secure student application portals, ensuring data integrity.
- Coordinated online entrance exams and interviews, providing real-time assistance and resolving applicant queries efficiently.
- Consolidated evaluation metrics and prepared comprehensive final reports in collaboration with the Director of Academic Affairs.
- Streamlined post-selection operations including creation of student email IDs, roll number assignments, and communication facilitation.
- Led coordination of inaugural events, managing faculty invitations, venue logistics, and Media Lab setup; fully supported the Executive Education team
- Developed the Academic Calendar and Student Academic Manual for MBA and Executive MBA programs, overseeing class scheduling, cancellations, and rescheduling
- Oversaw classroom operations including session delivery, break coordination, and timely distribution of course materials and textbooks
- Prepared Visiting Faculty contracts, managed accommodation and travel logistics, and coordinated guest lectures to incorporate industry insights
- Directed the dissertation proposal process—tracked submissions, assigned faculty mentors, and submitted consolidated data to the Exam Office
- Compiled and submitted attendance and faculty teaching hour reports to support compliance and payroll processing
- Facilitated student registrations for NPTEL/Swayam courses per university policies, ensuring prompt communication with students and faculty
- Assisted the Director of Academics in implementing the university’s first Learning Management System - CANVAS (LMS), playing a key role in the digital transformation and system rollout.
- Managed creation and maintenance of student profiles and course master data in ERP and CANVAS LMS, ensuring accurate records and smooth course delivery
- Executed faculty and student mapping to courses in ERP and CANVAS, guaranteeing proper access to materials, schedules, and assessments
- Maintained and updated class schedules, providing real-time information to students and faculty
- Monitored and recorded student attendance regularly across systems, ensuring policy compliance and generating reports for examination and academic offices
- Analyzed prior academic year budgets and expenditures to forecast upcoming fiscal periods accurately
- Collaborated with Dean, Academic Admin Director, and Finance to secure budget approvals
- Oversaw allocation of ₹7.45 Cr across MBA, EMBA, PhD, and BBA programs, ensuring optimal resource use
- Supported annual budget preparation with critical financial inputs for key programs
- Reconciled monthly expenditures, monitored budget adherence, and administered refunds per institutional policies
- Conducted needs assessments and sourced proforma invoices for textbooks, cases, and essential course software
- Managed procurement cycle: purchase orders, delivery tracking, invoice verification, and payment facilitation
- Maintained purchase records and coordinated with Finance and Academic Affairs teams
- Ensured timely acquisition of course materials aligned with faculty needs for uninterrupted delivery
- Processed invoices following payment terms and secured approvals for Finance submissions
- Prepared and maintained detailed expense reports aligned with approved budgets
- Supported internal audits by providing accurate financial data and ensuring policy adherence
- Monitored Academic Affairs billing and addressed stakeholder queries to maintain smooth financial operations
- Coordinated logistics for student food, accommodation, classrooms, and industrial visits, ensuring smooth experiences
- Organized campus tours to familiarize students with essential facilities
- Collaborated with faculty to support sessions and gathered real-time participant feedback to enhance program quality
- Managed certificate printing, distribution, and professional photography for ceremonies
- Secured approvals and coordinated industrial visits to key locations including SDSC SHAR and Mondelez
- Managed convocation events: scheduling, RSVP coordination, registrations, data management, and post-event processing
- Coordinated SAQS accreditation team campus visit, standardized presentations, organized documentation, and prepared itinerary
- Negotiated and managed agreements and payments for Harvard Business Publishing case procurement; collaborated with library for timely availability
- Consolidated faculty research publications, secured approvals, and facilitated research incentive processing with HR and Accounts
- Submitted consolidated GSB faculty teaching hour reports to HR and Accounts
- Maintained organized administrative records and fostered cross-department collaboration to enhance efficiency
- Promoted team development by encouraging proactive learning and interdepartmental cooperation
- Responsibilities:
- Admissions:
- AY 2023-24 to AY 2024-25:
- AY 2020-21 to AY 2022-23:
- Course Management:
- Learning Management System (LMS) and Academic Software:
- Budget Planning and Financial Management:
- Procurement and Vendor Management:
- Payment Processing and Audit Support:
- Management Development Programme Coordination and Student Support:
- Other Administrative Tasks (Under the guidance of Director, OAA):
Fabrication Engineer
Anasuya Engineering Works (Sriharikota)
Sriharikota
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Company Overview: Anitha Fabrications is well known for its structural skeleton construction for the launch pads in sriharikota.
- Directed the fabrication and erection of carbon steel (C.S.) and stainless steel (S.S.) piping systems, including all related structural works, ensuring compliance with engineering designs, industry standards, and safety protocols.
- Led and coordinated a multidisciplinary team responsible for welding, cutting, and erection activities, closely monitoring progress to meet project deadlines and quality benchmarks.
- Collaborated with engineers, site managers, and quality control teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflow, and ensure the efficient execution of all piping and structural tasks.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety regulations and conducted regular site inspections to maintain high safety and quality standards throughout all phases of construction.
- Responsibilities:
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, India09-2025
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Tirupati, India05-2012
Higher Secondary - MPC
Nalanda College, Vijayawada
Vijayawada, India01.2007
Skills
- Academic Operations & Program Coordination
- Exam Scheduling & Online Assessment Management
- Budget Planning & Financial Oversight
- Vendor & Procurement Management
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) & ERP Integration
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Policy Development & Compliance Management
Accomplishments
- Led exam coordination for 57 courses and 350+ students, improving scheduling efficiency.
- Directed secure question paper and answer script management, boosting exam integrity.
- Managed schedules for 85 courses across six schools, optimizing resource use for 1000 students.
- Spearheaded Academic Management System (AMS) implementation to digitalize operations.
- Designed academic calendars and SOPs, ensuring accreditation compliance.
- Collaborated with faculty for course approvals, outlines, and grading follow-ups.
- Administered online exams and admissions portals with secure data management.
- Oversaw ₹7.45 Cr academic budget, optimizing spending and allocations.
- Managed procurement, vendors, and payment processes to ensure timely resource availability.
- Coordinated convocation, accreditation visits, and development programs.
- Promoted team development and cross-department collaboration for operational excellence.
Languages Known
English
Tamil
Hindi
Telugu
Timeline
Manager
Sai University, Chennai
04.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Krea University, Andhra Pradesh
04.2024 - 03.2025
Fabrication Engineer
Anasuya Engineering Works (Sriharikota)
09.2012 - 10.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Sri Venkateswara University
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Higher Secondary - MPC
Nalanda College, Vijayawada