Python
Tivagaran Krishnan
Lecturer
Subang Jaya, Selangor,10
Summary
To secure an opportunity to work in an environment that allows me to broaden up my perspectives and thoughts. Also to cultivate outstanding work ethos in a professional surrounding. Furthermore, to qualify for a position related to my field of specialization which will be served not only as a career growth but also as a challenge to my profession.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lecturer, Mathematics (Course Leader)
Sunway College, KL
08.2024 - Current
- Created and implemented engaging group activities within lectures, encouraging collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking among students.
- Served on various academic committees, collaborating with colleagues to address departmental needs and drive continuous improvement in educational offerings.
- Served as an academic advisor for students majoring in mathematics, assisting them with course selection and career planning.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated real-world applications of mathematical principles, fostering a deeper appreciation for the subject matter.
- Evaluated student performance through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote growth and improvement.
- Enhanced the mathematics curriculum by collaborating with colleagues in designing and implementing new instructional materials and strategies.
- Utilized technology effectively within lectures, incorporating interactive simulations, digital worksheets, online quizzes, and other tools to enhance student learning experiences.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior while modeling respect, compassion, fairness, consistency, flexibility.
- Fostered a growth mindset among students by emphasizing the importance of perseverance, hard work, and effort as key drivers of academic success in mathematics.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents regarding their child''s progress, addressing concerns promptly and effectively while fostering strong relationships between school and home environments.
- Collaborated with faculty members on interdisciplinary projects, integrating mathematics into other subject areas to create engaging cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences, seminars, and workshops to remain current on best practices in mathematics education.
- Led research efforts within the field of mathematics education alongside fellow faculty members by conducting studies on innovative pedagogical approaches.
- Contributed to departmental initiatives aimed at increasing retention rates among math majors by developing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
Lecturer, Mathematics (Course Leader)
UNITAR
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Subject : Mathematics, Statistics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Event Management, Entrepreneurship and etc.
- Developing curricula and course material that can be used across a number of platforms.
- Collaborating with other academics and lecturers to improve teaching methods and expand knowledge base.
- Setting and grading assignments, tests, and exams.
- Conducting research, and writing papers, proposals, journal articles, and books.
- Attending and participating in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.
- Participating in training opportunities and initiatives at the institution.
- Providing support to students and other colleagues.
- Staying current by reading widely and producing published work in the field.
EDUCATION COUNSELOR
UNITAR
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Engage with corporate companies to collaborate on academic programs.
- Actively work together with team to customize micro-credential programs.
- Create, organize, and manage micro-credential public programs.
- Presentation of training modules.
- Recruitment of participants for the training program.
- Work together with faculty on program mapping for credit transfer.
- Actively promote UNITAR academic programs.
- Working directly with students to develop solutions and set achievable goals.
- Providing one-on-one career guidance and skills assessment to assist with career development.
HRDF TRAINING PROVIDER/ ASSISTANT TRAINER
HRDF
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted 2 training programs for b40's / fresh graduates.
- Assisted Head of program for delivering training.
- Customer service qualities at the workplace.
- Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.
- Assess employees’ skills, performance, and productivity to identify areas of improvement.
- Presentation of training modules.
- Recruitment of participants for the training program.
- Conduct and manage 5 days training programs.
- Manage hospitality such as PA system, catering, banquet services, training goody bags.
IGCSE MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Global Indian International School
04.2019 - 12.2020
- To teach pupils assigned to your class within the school and carry out duties as required by the Head of Department.
- Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reports meet the expectations of the school.
- To actively contribute to wider school development and growth.
- Demonstrate thorough curriculum knowledge.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach towards professional development.
- Identify and differentiate for learners within the teaching group.
- Be able to use ICT in the planning and delivery of lessons.
- Monitor the progression of all students in own teaching group.
- Attend and contribute to meetings.
- Promote the school policies and procedures.
- Use the school behavior policy in setting high standards and expectations for students.
- Key achievements
- Enhanced Cambridge IGCSE syllabus.
- Successfully completed Cambridge IGCSE lower secondary mathematics teacher course.
- Produced top students in Cambridge checkpoint exams.
- Coached, mentored and guided students to win international competitions.
- Volunteered Toyota No plastic awareness campaign.
- Conducted mini seminars prior to examinations.
- Managed school events.
RISK ANALYST
PayPal Malaysia Services Sdn. Bhd.
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Responsible for working fraud queues, service requests and other item processing related to Buyer Complaints, Credit Card, Bank Account, IP Matches and other Fraud indicator queues daily.
- Continually monitor cases and reports to identify trends and notify teammates and management of information that may impact activity.
- Mitigate credit losses.
- Assist in projects to develop recommendations for policy, protocols, risk mitigation strategy, merchant trust and safety tools.
- Effectively identify problems and issues by performing relevant research using the appropriate tools (COMPASS, ADMIN TOOLS, LEXIS NEXIS and AGORA).
- Analyze account history and trends to make sure all appropriate restriction/dismissal decisions made on each account reviewed.
- Reviewing documentation analyzing data, and determining in a timely manner whether to verify the authenticity of transaction and activities.
- Provide leadership, guidance, mentoring and assistance to peer employees by answering questions, providing feedback on customer issues, and supporting all areas of Fraud Operations as needed.
- Key achievements
- Conducting team learning sessions as part of knowledge sharing.
- Assist new team members via side-by-side training.
- Participating in side-by-side and training with other departments to acquire new skill sets for career advancement
- SPOT Award receiver for
- 1. Best Average Handling Time (AHT)
- 2. Monthly Top Performer
VALUATION & DISPUTE ANALYST
HSBC Data Processing Center, Malaysia
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Issue out daily valuation Mark to market statements to clients
- Handle client queries on Mark to market of derivative products
- Assist HSBC’s top 75 clients across the world
- Investigate on missing trades from client portfolio
- Data Reconciliation
- Analyze discrepancies on trades
- Involved in dispute investigation on margin calls between HSBC and their counterparty/Client (Corporate Clients, Banks, and Hedge Fund etc.)
- Work closely with traders (Front Office) and Middle Office in resolving trade breaks for derivatives products (Rates, FX, Equities etc.)
- Work closely with HSBC Product Control Team to get analysis of root cause of dispute with clients. – Dispute Reporting.
- Key achievements
- Award receiver for Risk Advocator 2015.
- Actively involved in organizing Centre wide activities and events.
- Attended Anti Money Laundering, Sanctions and Financial Crime Compliance Course
Education
Masters in Education - Management & Leadership
UNITAR
Kelana Jaya 01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Applied Mathematics with Computing
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
05.2009 - 05.2015
Foundation in Arts - undefined
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
05.2008 - 04.2009
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream
SMK Dato Zulkifli Muhammad Slim River
01.2003 - 11.2007
Skills
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Communication
- Fast Learner
- Independent
Educational leadership
Strong analytical skills
Mentoring students
Online teaching
Clear communication
Innovative thinking
References
Gunaseelan, Kandaya, Risk operations Senior Team Support Leader, +60 12-580 3977, PayPal Malaysia
ACTIVITIES
Member of the Asian Cultural Society Intra Campus Futsal Tournament MILO Tournament (3-sided) Inter-University Futsal Tournament (Government University and Private University)
Software
Microsoft
Excel
Certification
IGCSE Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Incorporating AI in teaching
05-2025
Outcome Based Learning
09-2024
Lecturer, Mathematics (Course Leader)
Sunway College, KL
08.2024 - Current
Lecturer, Mathematics (Course Leader)
UNITAR
09.2022 - 08.2024
Business Analyics
07-2022
EDUCATION COUNSELOR
UNITAR
04.2022 - 09.2022
Masters in Education - Management & Leadership
UNITAR
01.2022 - Current
HRDF TRAINING PROVIDER/ ASSISTANT TRAINER
HRDF
01.2021 - 04.2022
IGCSE Teaching Certificate
08-2019
IGCSE MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Global Indian International School
04.2019 - 12.2020
RISK ANALYST
PayPal Malaysia Services Sdn. Bhd.
05.2016 - 04.2019
VALUATION & DISPUTE ANALYST
HSBC Data Processing Center, Malaysia
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Applied Mathematics with Computing
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
05.2009 - 05.2015
Foundation in Arts - undefined
University Tunku Abdul Rahman
05.2008 - 04.2009
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Science Stream
SMK Dato Zulkifli Muhammad Slim River
01.2003 - 11.2007
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