Kishoree Chavan
Biography
Kishoree Chavan is an accomplished Academic Leader and Head of Program for the Department of Computing at Regent College London (RCL) Mumbai. She has over 25 years of extensive experience in Higher Education, Professional Training, and Skill Development. As Head of Program for Computing, she leads academic delivery, curriculum implementation, quality assurance, faculty development, and student success initiatives aligned with international higher education standards and industry expectations. Her areas of specialization include Artificial Intelligence, Database Design, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
She has extensive experience in leading Pearson BTEC Higher National programs and developing industry-aligned learning pathways that bridge academic knowledge with workplace skills. Passionate about student success and employability, she works closely with faculty, industry partners, and professional bodies to prepare learners for higher education progression, professional certifications, and successful careers in the global technology sector.
Areas of Expertise
- Academic Leadership & Higher Education Management
- Pearson BTEC HND Computing Programme Development & Delivery
- Curriculum Design, Instructional Innovation & Digital Learning
- Assessment Quality Assurance & Academic Standards
- Faculty Development, Mentoring & Train-the-Trainer Programmes
- Industry Partnerships, Employability & Entrepreneurship Development
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
- Software Engineering, Database Design & Digital Transformation
- Data Privacy, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Certifications
- Cybersecurity & Networking Badge from Cisco
- Digital Protection Data Privacy 2023 Act – Foundation Certificate
- Certified Master Trainer – Software Test Engineer (Level 4), SSC/Q4802, NASSCOM, Skill India
- Certified Master Trainer – IT Technical Writer (Level 4), SSC/Q0505, NASSCOM, Skill India
- Certified in Research and Publication Ethics (RPE), from Savitribai Phule (Pune) University
- Certified Master Trainer – VET & Skill Development (Level 5), MEP/Q2602, NASSCOM, Skill India
- NEISBUD Trainer for Entrepreneurship, Certified by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India
Educational Qualifications
- PhD (Candidate/Registered March 2023): Savitribai Phule University — Thesis: “Comparative Analysis on Skill Training modes (Online, Offline and Hybrid) in Skill Training organization in Mumbai region”
- Masters in Science (Information Systems): Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Masters in Human Resource Development: Mumbai University
- B.E. (Computer Engineering): Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai University
- Diploma in Computer Technology (1997): Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
- PG Diploma in IT & Telecom Management: Sikkim Manipal University (SMU)