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Vishal Autade

New Delhi

Summary

Results-driven education and public policy expert with over 4 years of experience in UPSC content strategy, program design, and team leadership. Leveraging deep governance knowledge and innovative learning solutions, I aim to drive impactful policy implementation and systemic change in public sector consulting, education transformation, or government advisory roles.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Department, Prelims

Vajiram & Ravi IAS Institute
New Delhi
03.2022 - Current
  • Built and led a high-performing team of 20+ academic professionals with standardized systems for content delivery, review, and mentorship support.
  • Spearheaded targeted promotional efforts to maximize programme reach across channels that expanded programme visibility and boosted student engagement.
  • Led the end-to-end design, planning and execution of the PowerUp Programme, supporting 20,000+ students annually.
  • Designed an AI-supported content and analytics ecosystem, enhancing performance diagnostics and student outcomes.
  • Introduced a structured, performance-oriented approach combining diagnostic learning (SWOT), targeted mentoring, and measurable progress tracking.
  • Boosted test enrollments by 50% YoY through continuous refinement driven by student feedback and performance data.

Academic Associate, Prelims Content Team

ForumIAS (Flaviant Network Pvt. Ltd.)
New Delhi
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Collaborated on test calendar planning, question mapping, and feedback-driven content revisions.
  • Developed and reviewed hundreds of high-quality Prelims test papers and articles, ensuring UPSC-aligned rigor and precision.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune
06-2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Aurangabad
06-2010

Skills

  • Content Strategy & Design
  • Public Policy & Governance Analysis
  • Education Programme Development
  • Team Leadership & SOP Implementation

Languages

English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent), Marathi (Native)

Accomplishments

  • Reached Interview Stage in UPSC Civil Services Examination, demonstrating expertise in governance and policy.
  • Co-founded Umeed, a grassroots initiative promoting youth awareness and civic literacy in Maharashtra.

Volunteer Experience

Founded Umeed, a grassroots non-profit committed to addressing critical challenges in education access and community health. Led initiatives across rural Maharashtra focused on school enrollment drives, health awareness campaigns, menstrual hygiene workshops, and youth engagement., Built partnerships with local schools, PHCs, and volunteers, impacting 1,500+ beneficiaries through outreach, workshops, and support programs.

Areas of Interest

  • Education Reform
  • Governance Consulting
  • Learning Innovation
  • Public Systems Design
  • Policy Implementation

Timeline

Head of Department, Prelims

Vajiram & Ravi IAS Institute
03.2022 - Current

Academic Associate, Prelims Content Team

ForumIAS (Flaviant Network Pvt. Ltd.)
01.2021 - 02.2022

MBA - Marketing

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Vishal Autade