SHIVIKA ANAND
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic EdTech Leader with extensive experience in academic innovation and product management. Successfully led the design and delivery of comprehensive K–12 learning solutions, enhancing user engagement, learning outcomes, and retention. Skilled in aligning pedagogical vision with product strategy, leading cross-functional teams, and creating scalable, high-impact educational products within B2B2C ecosystems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AGM - Curriculum Development
Kidvento Education & Research Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Architected and scaled customer-centric adaptive pedagogy frameworks for skill development programs, aligned with NEP guidelines, driving future-ready, competency-based learning models that impacted over 1 lakh learners across the K–10 segment.
- Spearheaded the launch of two flagship EdTech products integrating AI and gamification, resulting in a 30% increase in user engagement.
- Directed cross-functional teams comprising curriculum experts, content managers, graphic designers, editors, and cinematographers to deliver seamless, engaging learning experiences.
- Collaborated closely with engineering, tech, business, and customer success teams to align product development with academic vision and business strategy.
- Implemented high-performance culture frameworks through structured workforce planning, team mentorship, performance management and engagement programs.
- Conducted market research and user analysis to identify content gaps and shape user-first experiences backed by data insights.
- Developed and executed product roadmaps, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of scalable, market-ready solutions.
- Championed continuous improvement cycles, using data from surveys and analytics to drive product iterations and enhance user satisfaction.
- Standardized content development and review processes, improving operational efficiency and quality benchmarks across teams.
Content Specialist, Consultant
Aster Health Academy, Aster DM Healthcare
Bangalore
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Design and structure digital learning journey to align with educational standards and learner needs.
- Oversee content creation, ensuring engagement, clarity, and effectiveness through multimedia formats.
- Worked with SMEs, designers, and engineers to deliver high quality, interactive learning experiences.
- Use analytics and learner feedback to refine and personalize content for better outcomes.
- Maintain consistency, accuracy, and compliance with EdTech best practices and regulatory guidelines.
Academic Lead
UNext Learning Private Limited, Online Manipal
Bangalore
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Led teams of SMEs and Editors to develop a content strategy that aligned with academic principles and learner needs.
- Defined strategic direction for curriculum, pedagogy, assessments, and content production to meet business goals.
- Designed and maintained course materials across instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced channels.
- Streamlined recruitment and training of SMEs and Editors for effective content delivery.
- Engineered learner journeys using customer feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
Academic Associate
Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed academic resources for classroom learning and professional training, ensuring quality for adult learners.
- Facilitated discussions, sharing content expertise and practical experience with learners.
- Designed and graded assignments, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning.
- Led market research and curated resources for Web Analytics and Video Marketing chapters in 'Digital Marketing' (2nd edition), authored by IIM Professor, published by McGraw Hill.
Online Faculty
Acadgild - Awagmah Education Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered web-based training for postgraduate learners at multiple universities, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Managed virtual classrooms, facilitated discussions, and graded assignments for seamless course delivery.
Assistant Professor
Educesta Global Services Pvt Ltd, Jain University
Bangalore
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Facilitated value-added programs for graduate and postgraduate learners, driving engagement and learning outcomes.
- Executed value-added programs from conceptualization to completion, ensuring successful delivery.
- Curated programs in Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing, enhancing curriculum relevance.
- Designed pre- and post-assessments for value-added programs to measure learning effectiveness.
- Trained faculty and conducted orientation sessions, improving teaching quality and faculty performance.
Lecturer
Sikkim Manipal University - Learning Centre
Delhi
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Taught Marketing Management, Consumer Behavior, and Human Resource to MBA learners, enhancing professional skills.
- Designed and graded mid-term and end-term exams, ensuring comprehensive assessment of learner progress.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
KNS World Management School
07.2011
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
06.2006
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Content Development
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Product Roadmaps
- Data Driven Strategy
- Pedagogical Innovation
- Team Mentorship
- User Engagement
- Operational Excellence
Affiliations
- Mentor for emerging curriculum designers and EdTech professionals
- Speaker at webinars on digital learning and 21st-century skills
- Contributor to EdTech forums on curriculum and product strategy
- Continuous learner in learning science, product thinking, and EdTech trends
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Purple Pass Leader League Award – Recognized for two consecutive years with exclusive entry into Kidvento Education’s Leadership Team for outstanding performance and strategic impact.
Certification
- Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap, LinkedIn Learning (2025)
Trained under Teg Grenager and Eldad Persky on strategic roadmap development, feature prioritization, and stakeholder alignment. - Gamification of Learning, LinkedIn Learning (2024)
Completed under Karl Kapp, focusing on applying game-based principles to enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention. - Certified Learning & Development Expert, Middle Earth HR (2023)
Specialized in performance-driven L&D, talent development, and strategic learning architecture.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AGM - Curriculum Development
Kidvento Education & Research Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 01.2025
Content Specialist, Consultant
Aster Health Academy, Aster DM Healthcare
10.2022 - 06.2023
Academic Lead
UNext Learning Private Limited, Online Manipal
06.2021 - 09.2022
Academic Associate
Indian Institute of Management
08.2018 - 05.2021
Online Faculty
Acadgild - Awagmah Education Pvt Ltd
12.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Professor
Educesta Global Services Pvt Ltd, Jain University
02.2015 - 06.2018
Lecturer
Sikkim Manipal University - Learning Centre
03.2011 - 02.2013
Master of Business Administration -
KNS World Management School
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
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