Janaki Sivakumar
Programme Leader – B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science
Muscat
Summary
Senior academic with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics. Experienced in programme leadership, curriculum development, innovative teaching, and academic quality enhancement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor
Global College of Engineering and Technology
03.2023 - Current
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Utilized various assessment tools to regularly evaluate student progress and adjust instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting performance and students requiring special attention.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering strong relationships with students, and staff members.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Assisstant Professor
Global College of Engineering and Technology
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects in the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for AI curriculum.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
Assisstant Professor
Muscat College
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for SQA curriculum.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
Senior Lecturer
Muscat College
09.2012 - 08.2018
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by compiling documentation and participating in site visits with external evaluators.
- Revised curriculum to align with industry trends, ensuring students were prepared for the job market.
- Designed course materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, assignments aligned with both programmatic outcomes as well as course-specific objectives.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending workshops, webinars, and conferences to stay current with industry trends and best practices in higher education.
- Implemented active learning techniques in the classroom, increasing student participation and critical thinking skills.
- Conducted research in relevant field, integrating findings into course content and enriching student understanding of subject matter.
- Delivered engaging presentations at academic conferences, raising the profile of the institution within the broader academic community.
Lecturer
Muscat College
07.2008 - 09.2012
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
Education
M.Phil - Computer Science
06-2004
Ph.D. - Computer Science
04.2001 -
MCA - Computer Applications
06-2001
B.Sc - Maths
04.2001 -
Skills
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Python & Data Science
Data Visualization (Tableau, Python)
Curriculum Development
Academic Leadership
Affiliations
- British Computer Society (BCS)
- Higher Education Academy (SFHEA – in progress)
Academic Leadership
- Programme Leader – B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science– Artificial Intelligence Pathway
- Deputy Head of Department (Acting Role)
- Deputy Head of Department
- Module Leader – Undergraduate and Postgraduate Modules
- Coordinator – BCS Student Chapter
Teaching Areas
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning & Predictive Analytics
- Programming for Data Science
- Business Intelligence & Data Visualization
- Computer and Network Systems
Research Interests
- AI in Cybersecurity
- Predictive Analytics
- Teaching and Learning using AI
- Cyber Forensics
Workshops & Academic Contributions
- Delivered workshops on AI and Design Thinking
- Webinar on Testing, Evaluation and Performance Metrics
- Organized AI student innovation activities
- Developed ML teaching notebooks and datasets
Timeline
Associate Professor - Global College of Engineering and Technology
03.2023 - Current
Assisstant Professor - Global College of Engineering and Technology
09.2021 - Current
Assisstant Professor - Muscat College
09.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Lecturer - Muscat College
09.2012 - 08.2018
Lecturer - Muscat College
07.2008 - 09.2012
PRIST University - Ph.D., Computer Science
04.2001 -
Bharathidasan University - B.Sc, Maths
04.2001 -
Mother Teresa U Niversity - M.Phil, Computer Science
Bharathidasan University - MCA, Computer Applications