Shivneel Prasad Email & Phone Number

Avondale Heights, Vic, Au

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dynamic self-employed professional with expertise in crafting STEAM workshops encompassing generative AI, coding, 3D modeling/printing, vector design, stop motion animation, and AR. Proven ability to collaborate with industry partners to develop workshops aligned with practical applications, enhancing students' job readiness directly from high school. Skilled in providing technical support, testing, and setup for cutting-edge technologies, ensuring optimal learning experiences.

Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Leadership: Led and mentored teams to foster success in technology and learning spaces.Dynamic Learning Environment: Prioritized cutting-edge learning spaces and technology to create dynamic, learner-centered environments, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.People and Resource Management: Efficiently managed team workloads and class scheduling, optimizing efficiency and ensuring seamless operations.Project Management: Spearheaded equipment procurement, secured project funding, and managed multiple building projects, aligning technology integration efforts with organizational objectives.Asset Management: Established and maintained inventories, streamlining operations for enhanced productivity.Technology Support: Provided comprehensive technical support for cutting-edge technology and IT hardware/software, proficiently using JAMF for device management and configuring VR/AR.Collaboration: Developed engaging learning materials integrating technology, fostering industry partnerships, and promoting innovation in education.Quality Assurance and Evaluation: Conducted meticulous data collection, ensuring software/hardware compliance, and collaborated with cyber security for comprehensive monitoring.Expert Consultation: Provided guidance on technology workshops and implementation strategies.Exceptional Customer Service: Delivered exceptional service to learners, teachers, and visitors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues proactively.Stakeholder Engagement: Actively shared information to ensure transparency and alignment with goals, staying updated with industry trends to prepare learners for the evolving landscape.Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensured compliance with audit, quality, legislative, and policy requirements, maintaining excellence in educational offerings.

Lilydale/Boxhill

Creating and Facilitating Learning ProgramsTechnology-Enabled Learning: Establishing an environment that integrates technology into teaching and learning across STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and math).Professional Learning Strategies: Designing effective strategies to empower educators and enhance student outcomes.Student-Centered EnvironmentRich Learning Environment: Creating a student-centered space that caters to the unique needs of secondary students.Behavioral Management: Implementing strategies to engage and motivate student learners effectively.Technology Integration and RecommendationsTech Savvy: Familiarity with a range of technologies, enabling seamless design, development, and delivery of training.Strategic Recommendations: Identifying technologies that enhance student employability and align with growing industries.Procurement and Project ManagementProcurement Support: Participating in the procurement process, evaluating bids, and selecting instructional materials and technologies.Project Oversight: Managing milestones and reporting on Tech School design, development, fit-out, and resource management.Quality Assurance and EvaluationContinuous Improvement: Contributing to ongoing quality reviews, ensuring effective learning delivery.Data-Driven Insights: Collating evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to inform curriculum effectiveness.Professional Development and CollaborationLifelong Learning: Participating in professional development programs for the Tech School team, secondary school teachers, and staff.Industry Partnerships: Collaborating with relevant industries to stay abreast of advancements and future pathways.

Fiji

▪ Oversaw work on energy audit recommendations and implemented energy-saving measures bycombining energy efficiency practices with renewable energy solutions.▪ As part of the team, won the third prize Commitment Award for USP in the “2014 Private Sector EnergySaver Competition” organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. Achieved significantsavings of FJD$43,396.80 until August, specifically for the Aus Aid building.

Suva, Fiji

Team Leadership and Curriculum Development:• Supervision and Mentoring: Supervised and mentored the Foundation Physics team (8 plus). Our collective goal was to ensure the successful delivery of courses.• Guidance for Curriculum Integration: As an expert, I provided guidance on integration of activities intothe curriculum and assessments. This ensured that our educational programs were engaging andaligned with learning objectives.• Procurement and Lab Standards: Actively collaborated with the team to ensure compliance across labs in the 12 Pacific islands. Our focus was on acquiring and maintaining equipment creating a conducive learning environment for learners across the region.• Academic Advising: Provided advice to learners and the local community. Whether it was courseselection, career guidance, or academic support, I played a role in shaping educational pathways.• Course Preparation: Revised, reviewed and prepared course materials and curriculum. This involved staying up to date with content, pedagogical approaches, and assessment methods.• Effective Teaching Delivery: Delivered lectures, tutorials, and laboratory demonstrations both locallyand regionally. My aim was to create engaging learning experiences that catered to diverse learners.• Assessment and Feedback: Prepared and graded assessments, providing timely feedback onlearners' performance. Constructive feedback was essential.• Technology Integration: Maintaining and updating Foundations and Preliminary Physics Moodle to enhance the online learning experience for learners.Departmental Leadership and Representation:• Organizing Departmental Meetings: These meetings facilitated communication, collaboration, and decision-making within the department.• Stakeholder Consultations and Marketing Efforts: I actively engaged in stakeholder consultations. Additionally, I contributed to local and regional marketing efforts, promoting our educational offerings.

Pace Sd - Usp, Fiji

▪ Part of the consultancy team responsible for compiling the Mitigation Chapter for the Second NationalCommunication for Fiji Islands.▪ The report was submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC).

Usp, Fiji

▪ Assisted in organizing and running workshops related to renewable energy resources, economics,and other technical aspects.▪ Contributed expertise to enhance capacity-building efforts in the field of renewable energy

Fiji

As a teaching assistant,• Effective Teaching Delivery: I delivered tutorials, and laboratory demonstrations both locally andregionally. My aim was to create engaging learning experiences that catered to diverse learners.• Assessment and Feedback: I graded assessments, providing timely feedback on learnersperformance. Constructive feedback was essential for growth and improvement.• Technology Integration: Maintaining and updating Foundations and Preliminary Physics Moodlepages allowed us to enhance the online learning experience for learners.• Learners and Community Advising: I carried out academic advising for learners and the localcommunity. Whether it was course selection, career guidance, or academic support, I played a rolein shaping educational pathways.

Fiji

As a part time staff for Degree Physics,• assisted the respective Course Coordinators, conducting teaching and laboratory classes at Laucala, USP campus• aided 3rd year Physics students with projects for the School of Engineering and Physics (topics- solar or wind renewable systems- assessment of renewable resources, design of system using various methods and software’s.) • peer tutor (2007-2008) for 1st-year degree course PH106, which required tutoring struggling first year Physics students.

Masters Of Science - Physics, Renewable Energy

Activities and Societies: Project DIREKT Thesis title: Solar-Wind Hybrid System: An Optimal Size for a Small Load Requirement The Thesis.

Postgraduate Diploma, Physics - Rewnewable Energy

Activities and Societies: South Pacific Physics Society PH407 Wind Power Theory and Applications PH414 Photovoltaic Power Generation EN432.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Physics And Mathematics

Activities and Societies: South Pacific Physics Society Energy Efficiency Group for USP Project DIREKT Studied Maths and Physics, actively.