THAVA KUMAR DEVANAYAGAM

An extrovert with more than 25 years of experience in a myriad of management and organizational roles. My key strengths developed over these years of experience are problem-solving, critical thinking, resource planning, leadership, and management skills.

• Business Development Lead, Manipal GlobalNxt University, 05/2023, A business development lead is a key player in the process of improving and growing an organisation. My primary goal is to identify new company prospects in order to increase revenue and profitability. It is a strategic role that involves carefully planning and positioning future businesses in relevant markets or working on the operations of the businesses to improve them in the long run. My duty as a leader may include working as a team leader or working alone. I will work aggressively to develop relationships with partners, clients, suppliers, and coworkers in an organization. It's a friendly position with a strong emphasis on building relationships in order to build a larger network. In this profession, I work with all types of businesses, but I specialised in the higher education and training sector. Businesses that I would create or collaborate with on a B2B (business-to-business) or B2C (business-to-customer) basis., Oversea projects for the University for South East Asia Region., Set clearly measurable goals that can be achieved with complete accountability., Achieve forecasted sales goals with monthly and quarterly milestones., Responsible to manage the sales pipeline and source leads to augment the pipeline., Plan and execute sales activities that will ensure sales growth objectives., Work with academic team to shorten learner conversion cycle., Meet customer requirements (responsive, schedule conscious, etc.) and maintain relationship., Provide forecasts, reports, marketing intelligence, and information., Attending and representing the Company at national and international exhibitions and meetings., On-board clients and keep the communication alive., Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed., Any other duties as may be instructed by the Vice- Chancellor from time to time, and/or which may be necessary for the effective performance of the other duties set out above
• Head – Centre for Advancement of Lifelong Learning, Manipal International University, 01/2020, 04/2023, My portfolio is focused on the planning, governance, and oversight of feeders into lifelong careers through Professional Learning and Continuous Learning. To provide guidance to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions on developing appropriate pathways to enhance their education and upskilling their skills in accordance with IR 4.0 Initiatives. In addition, the unit focuses on competency skills and corporate training for working adults, which is the university's new revenue stream., Established a connection with the Ministry of Education and completed projects that aid in understanding the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in our schools., Created a framework for managing and driving annual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduate enrollment., Create new pathways for TVET graduates using the TVET Institution Connects framework., Collaboration with industry leaders to upskill, reskill, and encourage working adults to pursue a career path that will last a lifetime., Mentor-mentee relationships with alumni networks within TVET Institutions to coach peer-career pathways., A provider of micro-credential courses to provide essential training, credit transfer programme options, and skills and corporate training from government-funded schemes., Industry collaboration in the incubator programme for work-based learning approaches via online distance and blended learning., Creating a community network and alliances to promote TVET graduates' career paths., Collaboration with Training Providers to establish training with the goal of developing a micro-credential programme and providing a pathway for students to continue their education at the university level., School-Connect programme to develop STEM and TVET competitions., Creating an RPEL Centre (RPEL - Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning) to offer skilled- accredited certification to working adults., Creating a TVET Center of Excellence for working adults.
• Head of Human Capital and Content Development, Environmental Innovation and Preservation Centre Sdn Bhd, 2017, 2019, My responsibilities include leading the Human Capital and Content Development Division at the Environmental Preservation and Innovation Centre (EPIC), Malaysia's Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Environment in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan. My responsibility is to develop the most appropriate training programmes for sustainable environmental and waste management in Malaysia and throughout Asia. My goal for EPIC is to raise waste management training courses to international standards while adding a local flavour to suit Malaysian Acts, Policies, and Regulations, so that the courses that are eventually developed will be accepted into government contracts and regulations to which all companies must adhere. My goal is to gain knowledge, skills, and experience through competency and qualification training. I have organised and led specially designed training modules, workshops, and seminars in collaboration with local and international institutions and educators, as well as in-house trainers, with the goal of sharing experiences and information among employees from all Group companies., Establish EPIC as an International BTEC approved centre, Establish EPIC as Department of Skills Development approved centre, Accredited the programs with local and international accreditation body., Created training's for competency, qualification and tertiary programs in EPIC, Created the policy for student handbook, centre handbook, records and administrations of the student’s enrollment policy., Created the Learning Management System, I-Profiling and E-learning platform for the relevant modules., Introduce Gamification for the training modules., Establish Virtual Reality programs in the training module to create better understanding on the subject taught., Responsible as Registrar duties for the Centre of Excellence., I’m also responsible liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design to develop training aids such as manuals and handbooks and inform employees about training options, Mapping out training plans for individual employees with focus on presentation on training programs using recognized training techniques and tools to facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, and on-the-job coaching, Design and apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness, track and report on training outcomes and provide feedback to program participants and management, Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology, maintain employee training records and handle logistics for training activities including venues and equipment, Establish and maintain relationships with external training suppliers., Manage EPIC budget and EPIC facility manager for maintaining in-house training facilities and equipment
• Head of KVMRT Training Centre, MMC GAMUDA (PDP SSP) Sdn Bhd, 2015, 2016, In order to manage and enhance the level of competency and skill of all personnel involved in the KVMRT project, SSP Line has taken an initiative to establish a centralized training center to cater the training needs for KVMRT project. The mission of the KVMRT Training Centre is the development and delivery of an optimum standard of training and education packages to suit the needs of the MRT construction projects and to build upon and enhance the current standard of SHE performance in the construction industry by improving the knowledge, skills and safety related behavior and attitude of the staff and workers., Establish the strategies to accommodate the training needs in the following areas;, Created the Safety Passport Scheme - Mandatory Training includes CIDB Green Card/ Safety Passport Training, Competency Training (to be provided by CIDB/NIOSH), Skill Enhancement and Construction Personnel training, Responsible as the registrar for the training centre, Created Track and System related training, Created QSHE Awareness Training, Promotional Activity such as forum or seminar, I am responsible to ensure the Competencies and qualities of a training unit manager; leadership and management roles; building a training team; coaching and supervision; overview on learning organization culture and knowledge management., Strategic management overview; participatory strategic planning for training center; strategy setting, implementation and evaluation; business plan development; balanced scorecard; innovative and effective marketing strategies., Training staff competency profile and mapping; training team roles and job responsibilities; staff training needs assessment; design and implementation of training staff development programs; performance appraisal and career path., Developing an appropriate organizational structure; budgeting and financial management; premises and facilities development; collaboration and partnerships; logistics management; training resource person selection., Quality assurance concepts and principles; quality assurance of the training process; utilizing training evaluation results for quality improvement; total quality management; accreditation of training centers., Implement conducive for learning and more exciting for trainees to have participatory training instead of top-down frontal teaching., Establish Trainees to actively involved and contribute to the learning process by the following measures, Self-image of the trainer, Conducive Training Atmosphere, Learning Support, Variety of Training Techniques, Interactive multimedia for training delivery; e-learning application in training delivery; IT application in managing the training function; IT management.
• Registrar, Malvern International College, 2011, 2015, I‘m responsible for the supervision and management of all administrative and operational functions of the Office of the Registrar. I‘m responsible to ensures the integrity, accuracy, and security of all academic records of current and former students; facilitate effective student registration and enrollment; builds secure student data files and sets policy and procedure for their responsible use; maintains up-to-date course schedules, catalogs, final examination schedules; manages efficient use of classrooms; and degree audit systems. I’m responsible to supervise the processes for the articulation of transfer credits, graduation and certification of baccalaureate and associate degrees, enrollment and degree verification, production of official transcripts, diplomas, and commencement ceremonies. Additionally, the Registrar chairs the Registration, Credits, and Graduation Council, Calendar Committee, Registration Committee, Grade Appeal Committee for students and a member of various other Councils and Committees., To provide quality student service in the area of registration, tuition assessment and academic records, and to ensure the confidentiality and accuracy of student records., To coordinate the Student Information System, conduct Preregistration, Completion, Registration and Drop/Add, Coordinate the Student Information System and new student technology initiatives for the Main Campus and across the college, Ensure compliance with Student Records Policy, Record transfer credit, advanced placement, study abroad work, thesis titles, comprehensive examination results and grade changes, Register and report grades for Consortium students., To demonstrate the college commitment to thoughtful treatment of its students, past and present, through the timeliness and accuracy of the transcription system., Produce and mail transcripts, Store & preserve academic records and inactive student folders, Process grades and produce transcripts for non-credit students, To ensure good order and an atmosphere conducive to academic activity by producing timely and accurate statistics, class rosters, grades, certifications and other reports, for academic policies., To ensure the quality and compliance regulatory in accordance to the higher education provider requirements, My role will be to develop and implement accreditation related strategies, processes and systems, and complete all required documentation to meet our external accreditation requirements., The role will also involve coordinating activities, and supporting the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives. The role will assist in achieving compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency standards (MQA, MQF and COPPA), To produce class and examination schedules which, as much as possible, serve the needs and preferences of faculty and students and to ensure that the condition of the classrooms meets the needs of quality instruction. To assist the faculty in its teaching through the administration of the teacher evaluation process., Prepare, publish, distribute class and examination schedules, Plan and direct classroom improvement projects, Administer the Teacher Evaluation System, Plan and coordinate the Schedule of Classes to ensure that all curricular needs are met while responding to the preferences of faculty and students., To ensure good order in preparing the policy and examination matter pertaining to University of Wales Degree Programs., Maintain the policies given by the University of Wales., Prepare and do the presentation on the examination procedures for the University of Wales Program, Oversee the Joint Exam Board process on student registration and examination matter., I’m responsible to ensure a balanced educational and social environment for students and staff., Responsible for advising the Associated Student Body, facilitating council meetings for all student organizations, and providing guidance and assistance to staff or faculty advisors of student groups., Assists the Operational Director in developing the community for student outreach and recruitment activities, which expand educational opportunities for all., Works with the student services programs to promote the College by providing services to ensure that prospective students have the opportunity to participate and attend the institution., Supports the various student services programs in the planning of events and recognition ceremonies and activities.
• Head of Academics, Malvern International College, 2010, 2011, I’m responsible to contribute to the formulation and dissemination of the college strategic plan. Submit for approval to the Managing Director the strategy supported by relevant plans that define the aims and objectives of the department and include proposed investments, a financial plan, budget and staffing plans. These should be set in the context of the College. Participate in faculty/department projects and initiatives as directed, including chairing working groups where required. Encourage and support the contributions of academic staff by developing/sustaining appropriate structures for consultation, decision-making and communication with all staff. Develop and promote the internal and external profile of the department. Ensure appropriate interaction with stakeholders, such as professional bodies, funding agencies and potential employers, as appropriate to the department., Oversee, organise and develop the core activities of teaching, research, examining, advising and other service activities and of commercial exploitation and knowledge transfer, consulting with all departmental colleagues, where appropriate., Ensure that the department’s responsibilities to students in respect of admission, teaching, progress and pastoral care are met., Facilitate and promote the development of intra- and inter-disciplinary academic activity, Account for and manage, in collaboration with the course directors, the effective delivery of programmes and modules., Ensure that the quality and standards of programmes within the department’s remit are maintained and enhanced., Support innovation in course design and delivery, learning, teaching and assessment methods., Contribute to the teaching undertaken within the faculty/department.
• Head of Information Communication and Technology Unit, Polytechnic Merlimau, Melaka, 2002, 2010, I’m accountable for the support and maintenance of all computer applications and systems, hardware and software that are used throughout the Polytechnic., Internet/Intranet Department, Technical Services, Departmental Systems Unit, (In-house development)., Financial Management Systems Maintenance, College Information Systems
• Senior Lecturer for Electrical Engineering Department, Polytechnic Merlimau, Melaka, 2002, 2010, Subjects thought for Undergraduates are Instrumentation, Laboratory1, Laboratory2, Electrical Technology 1, Microprocessor, Basic Application Software, Mathematics and AutoCAD Release 2004 - Beginners and Intermediate Level, Programming Language C++, Programming Language Java, Programming Language Visual Basic, Supervisor for Undergraduates for their final year project thesis in Computer Engineering., Prepared reports and syllabus for Electronics and Computer studies.
• Network Administrator for Information Communication and Technology Unit, Polytechnic Shah Alam, Shah Alam, 2001, 2002, As a network administrator, my tasks generally fall into the following areas: Designing and planning the network Setting up the network Maintaining the network Expanding the network, Senior Lecturer for Electrical Engineering Department, Subjects thought are Basic Information Technology, Electrical Technology 1, Microprocessor, Basic Application Software and C Programming, In charge of Data Communication Laboratory, Preparing reports and syllabus for Electronics and Computer studies.
• Lecturer for Electrical Engineering Department, Polytechnic Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, 1999, 2001, Subjects thought for Undergraduates are Basic Information Technology, Basic Digital Systems, Data Communication, Mathematics for Information Technology, Visual Basic Programming, C-Programming and Multimedia., Supervisor for Undergraduates for their final year project thesis in Information Technology., Prepared reports and syllabus for Information Technology studies.
• Technician for Central Mobile Exchange (CMX2), CELCOM, 1992, 1993, A Local firm which is in telecommunication business specifically in ART 900 mobile telecommunications. In charge of the overall Mobile Exchange for Central, Eastern and Southern Region of Malaysia. Responsible for preventive maintenance to all the modems and fiber optic equipment’s within the department.

• Dr. Sivapalan Kathiravale, +6012-3090137, Environmental Preservation and Innovation Centre Sdn Bhd, P.O.Box 126,Ladang Tanah Merah A3 Division, 71960 Bukit Pelandok, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
• Prof Dr. Chinmoy Sahu, +6014 2278940, Vice Chancellor Manipal GlobalNxt University, Menara HLX, Lot 10-01A, Level 10, 3, Jalan Kia Peng 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia