Dr. Maheshkumar Sankar

Assistant Professor at the School of Management Studies Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) Tamil Nadu, India
English: 5/5 Marathi: 5/5 Hindi: 3/5 Tamil: 5/5
Google Scholar: 43 citations · H-index: 3 · i10-index: 1 ResearchGate: 76 citations · H-index: 5
Last updated: August 2026

About

Dedicated to shaping Job-ready graduates, bridging academia with industry and working toward a long term dream of transforming India into a nation with 0% unemployment.

"Train the Brain, Sustain the Gain."

Educational Qualification

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) (2013–2014)
St. Paul’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Maths Computer Science (2015–2016)
St. Paul’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Information Technology CGPA: 6.90
(2016–2019)
G.Venkataswamy Naidu College, Kovilpatti, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.
First Class with A++
Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialization in Human Resource Management & Operations Management CGPA: 8.32
(2019–2021)
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu, India.
First Class with A++
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Full Time
(26 Sep 2022 – 17 Dec 2025)
Course Work CGPA: 8.57
Thesis submited on 26 Sep 2025
View PhD Thesis (Shodhganga)

Title: “Mapping of Employability Skills of Business Management Learners with the Tourism Industries in Tamil Nadu”

Department of Rural Industries and Management,
School of Management Studies,
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, India.

Top 10 Employability Skills Shaping Career-Ready MBA Graduates in Tamil Nadu
Communication Skills (Soft) Customer Relationship Management Skills (Technical) Financial Management Skills (Technical) Customer Service Skills (Soft) Digital Marketing Skills (Technical) Social Media Management Skills (Technical) Time Management Skills (Soft) Negotiation Skills (Soft) Critical Thinking Skills (Cognitive) Web & E-Commerce Skills (Technical)

Derived from PhD research findings on MBA employability alignment in Tamil Nadu.

Work Experience

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University)
Assistant Professor – School of Management Studies
09 Jun 2026 – Present

Teaching Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes in the School of Management Studies, delivering outcome-based education.

Programmes & Courses:

  • B.Com – Financial Markets
  • BBA – Management Courses
  • BCA – Financial Accounting
  • MBA – Digital Finance
The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed to be University
Teaching Assistant – BBA & MBA Programmes (During Ph.D.)
26 Sep 2022 – 26 Sep 2025

Assisted in teaching Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programmes while pursuing doctoral research in Management.

BBA Courses: Principles and Practices of Management, Management Administration, Banking Management, and Career Management Skills.

MBA Courses: Managerial Economics and Organisational Behaviour.

Hudson Agile Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
IT Human Resources Executive (Recruitment & Operations)
01 Sep 2021 – 25 Sep 2022 · ₹4.62 LPA

Managed recruitment, employee engagement, HR operations, performance management, and policy implementation across multiple branches while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Areas of Interest & Skills

Areas of Interest

Business Analytics Skill Gap Analysis Students Psychology Career Motivation Human Capital Development

Software Skill Set

Languages: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript

Business Analytics: MySQL (RDBMS), Python (Jupyter), Power BI, and Tableau

Packages: IBM SPSS, JAMOVI, Jira, and MS Office 2021

Documentation & Reference: LaTeX and Mendeley

Editorial Board Membership

Serving as an Editorial Board Member, contributing to manuscript evaluation, editorial decision-making, publication ethics, and maintaining the quality of scholarly publications.

# Journal Role Serving Since Certificate
1 International Journal of Economics and Business Management (IJEBM) Editor 20 Jul 2026 Certificate

Peer Review Activities

Actively engaged in Journal Peer-Review processes, constructive feedback to support rigorous and ethical scholarly publishing.

# Journal Title of the Manuscript Month & Year Certificate
1 Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies (AJESS) TVET–Industry Collaboration & Graduate Employability Feb 2026 Certificate
2 Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science (JESBS) Strategic Talent Management and Agile Capabilities: Impact on Student Employability in Vietnam July 2026 Certificate

Professional Certifications & Simulations

Successfully completed industry-oriented professional certifications and virtual experience programmes to strengthen expertise in GenAI, business analytics, data analysis, and emerging workplace skills.

# Programme Organization Date Key Learning Outcomes Certificate
1 Fundamentals of Image Processing using Python A. D. Patel Institute of Technology (CVM University) 16 May 2020 Python Programming, Image Processing Fundamentals, Multimedia Signal Processing and Computer Vision Basics. Certificate
2 Business Analysis & Process Management Coursera 08 May 2024 Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Workflow Improvement, Process Management and Business Process Optimization. Certificate
3 Deloitte's Data Analytics Forage 04 Jun 2026 Data Analytics, Business Analytics, and Forensic Technology using Tableau.
Certificate
4 GenAI Powered Data Analytics Forage × Tata 05 Jun 2026 Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Risk Profiling, AI-driven Delinquency Prediction, Data Storytelling, Business Reporting, and AI-powered Collections Strategy. Certificate
5 AI Business Analyst
Professional Skill Course
National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM)
NSDC Academy
09 Jul 2026 • AI Project Management
• Business Requirement Analysis
• AI/ML Solution Design
• Data Privacy & Governance
• Model Testing & Validation
• Change Management
• AI Ethics & Responsible AI
Certificate

Academic Events Organized

Organized and coordinated academic, industry-interaction, financial literacy, logistics, and interdisciplinary student development programmes under the School of Management Studies, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology.

# Event Category Role Date Poster
1 SCALEX
Business Scalability and Efficiency in the AI Landscape
Industry Expert Talk Faculty Coordinator 30 Jun 2026 Poster
2 LOGIQUEST 2026 Logistics Competition Faculty Coordinator 01 Jul 2026 Poster
3 FINWISE
Personal Finance & Life Planning Challenge
Financial Literacy Programme Faculty Coordinator 20 Jul 2026 Poster
4 IDNSC 2026–2027
Interdisciplinary Debate & Negotiation Skills Championship
University Championship Event Organizer Jul 2026 – Apr 2027 Poster

Academic Distinctions & Awards

Sports

Published Articles

# Journal Article Title Vol/Issue ISSN/eISSN Type Pages Impact Factor Date DOI/Link

Published Book Chapters

# Book Chapter Publisher ISBN Pages Date Link
1 Research in Business Management and Finance (HIMCON 2023) Factors Influencing the Level of Stress and Stress Management Among Professionals of Information Technology in Chennai L Ordine Nuovo Publication 939299543-1 128–134 Dec 2023 Link
2 Modern Management Education Stress Levels and Management Strategies Among Information Technology Professionals in Chennai Discovery Publishing House 978-93-6224-120-7 249–255 Jan 2025 Nil
3 The Legacy of Bharatya Knowledge System Role of NEP 2020 in Management Education for Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 Royal Book Publishing 9789348505767 113–123 Feb 2025 Link
4 Technology, Governance and Culture: A Renewable Design for Building Societies Role of National Programme on Artificial Intelligence (NPAI) in Achieving Skill Development in India PrintDyoti 978-0-473-75394-8 277-288 Nov 2025 Link

Participated Conferences

# Date Type / Conference Organizer / Venue Topic Certificate Photo

Participated Workshops & Training

# Workshop Date Mode Certificate

Participated Seminars & Webinars

#SeminarDateCertificate
1Online National Seminar on “Fundamentals of Research Methodology” — Sangameshwar College, Solapur.17 Apr 2023 Certificate
2GYANOTSAV 2023 — Roadmap for Quality Education — SLCS, Madurai & SSUN.03–04 Nov 2023 Certificate
3National Seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems (NSIKS) — Arasu Group of Institutions & SSUN.02–03 Oct 2024 Certificate
4Digital Marketing Webinar27 Jan 2026 Certificate

Library Visits

  1. MS University, Tirunelveli — 27 Dec 2022 Proof
  2. Bharathiar University, Coimbatore — 05 Jan 2023
  3. University of Madras, Chennai — 15 May 2023 Proof
  4. Anna Centenary Library, Chennai — 16 May 2023 Proof
  5. Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS), Chennai — 19 May 2023 Proof
  6. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal (MP) — 22 Jul 2024 Proof

Contact

Email: smkc.edu@gmail.com