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Careers: Director, Ignite

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Job Title : Director – Ignite
Location : Chennai
Job nature : Permanent Full-time

Position:

TheDirector of Ignite (Educational program) is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the program according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.The program Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibilities for the program including projects, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core projects, operations, and organization plans. The applicant should be willing to travel within India and interact with the stakeholders of Ignite program.

Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization’s activities
• Foster effective team work between the Board and the ProgramDirector and between the ProgramDirector and staff
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate
• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile
• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals
• Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors: serve as ex-officio of each committee, seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for both ongoing local operations as well as for the national rollout
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain high-performance senior management team Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents

Operational planning and management

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the program
• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its beneficiaries,, Board and Funders
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the program
• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate
• Ensure all necessary documents / files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained
• Provide support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials
• Design the national expansion and complete the strategic planning process for the program expansion
• Begin to build partnerships in NGOs, Learning centres, Schools, establishing relationships with the funders, and governmentand community leaders at each expansion site
• Be an external local and national presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication

Program planning and management
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the program
• Ensure that the program offered by the organization contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the program to maintain or improve quality
• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects

Human resources planning and management
• Determine staffing and volunteer requirements for programmanagement and delivery
• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of roles & responsibilities for all program staff and volunteer coordinators
• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
• Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization’s mission
• Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided
• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance

Financial planning and management
• Work with staff, volunteer coordinators and the Board to prepare a comprehensive budget for the program
• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board
• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget
• Provide the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the program

Education Qualification / Experience:
• Any graduate; Having an MBA would be an advantage
• More than 5 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization
• Hands-on experience in project management
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
• Experience / exposure to teaching, pedagogy, curriculum design and training would be desirable
• Prior experience in non-profit sector would be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Hindi & Tamil; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Strongcomputer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint – essential
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Proactive, Self-Monitored, Resourceful, Accountable
• Problem solving and Decision making skills are essential
• Willingness to travel extensively – locally& nationally

Other Information:
• Reporting to: Board of Directors
• Expected Age: Above 25
• Scope: Full time
• Remuneration:Competitive and negotiable based on the candidate’s profile
• Expected Joining Date: Immediate

We are looking for someone who is committed to Bhumi for at least three years. If you qualify and are interested to take up the role, send in your resume along with a brief note on your aptitude for this role to [email protected]

Volunteer for Bhumi events – October 2015

Volunteer for Bhumi events – October 2015

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Bhumi Chennai has exciting events lined up for October, 2015

We are hosting the 2nd edition of the Bhumi Corporate League (BCL) during Daan Utsav on the 4th October.

In collaboration with AID India, we are hosting a Chennai city wide Treasure Hunt on the 18th October.

These events are being organised to create awareness and raise funds for the cause. Volunteers who are ready to help organise the events can register below. To help promote the events, a Flash mob is also being conducted, and you can be apart of it too!

Relead+ | Leadership programme | Blue Ribbon Movement

Relead+ | Leadership programme | Blue Ribbon Movement

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What is Relead?
Relead is a 3 day Non-residential learning program that will help youth to answer the most important question there ever is:  What should I do with my life?

Relead is an engaging learning experience designed to answer the four questions mentioned in the graphic above. It is for anyone looking to build clarity on their life choices and direction.
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Relead will be anchored by Abhishek Thakore, the Founder of The Blue Ribbon Movement. Abhishek has facilitated programs around the world for over 15 years now including Bhumi’s Leadership Development programme Lead Bhumi. But what makes him unique is his own journey as a leader. There will be guest speakers joining into the program, bringing their own unique flavors and perspectives.

This is a paid program which is going to be held in four major cities of India :

  • Pune (6 – 8 Nov 2015)
  • Kolkata (13 – 15 Nov 2015)
  • Ahmedabad (18 – 20 Dec. 2015)
  • Mumbai (2 – 4 Jan 2016)

For early bird offers, register before 15 Sept 2015. Additional 10% discount is offered to Bhumi volunteers. Please mention that you are a volunteer in the registration form or just write the Discount Code : RELEADDISC10

For more details on Relead visit the website.
Operations Director Vacancy At Pudiyador | Chennai

Operations Director Vacancy At Pudiyador | Chennai

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Pudiyador is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of underprivileged children and their communities through education and social support. Children from five communities around the city of Chennai come to the Pudiyador centers in or near their communities after school hours on weekdays and all day during the weekends. They are provided a safe space in which they get help with their mainstream academics, they learn to engage in and appreciate arts and sports, and they learn life skills that will enable them to function in and contribute to society in meaningful ways. Pudiyador also works closely with the children’s parents, local school officials, and other community members to ensure that the programming is deep and sustainable.Pudiyador operates three main programs:

(a) After-School Program
Academic support and extra-curricular activities for children between ages 5 and 12. This includes education modules for reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as art and sports modules.

(b) Young Adult Program
Activities that engage community teenagers and Pudiyador alumni in meaningful, useful, and enjoyable activities. Some of these activities could potentially provide young adults with real means of employment.

(c) Community Interface Program
Home visits, activities, and community events aimed at minimizing abuse and maximizing safety and well-being of children, their parents, and the entire community overall.

We consistently monitor and evaluate all our programs to ensure that they are effective in and appropriate for each center. Pudiyador currently operates in two communities in Ramapuram, two in Besant Nagar, and one in Saligramam.

Job Posting for Operations Director, Pudiyador

Job description

  • Join team of directors of Pudiyador (first 3 months probationary period)
  • Work closely with Program Director on big picture and day-to-day operations of Pudiyador
  • Plan and direct activities based on annual and semi-annual goals
  • Train and mentor teachers and resource persons in various tasks including using email/MS Office/Skype, etc
  • Identify and address one-time and routine issues
  • Everyday follow up on ongoing activities
  • Travel frequently to organizations/homes within (and sometimes outside) city limits
  • 8 hours a day, 6 days a week

Basic qualifications

  • Some undergraduate degree
  • Minimum 2 years team-work experience
  • Fluent in Tamil and English
  • Demonstration of leadership
  • Working knowledge of MS Office products, email, video chat technology, and the internet in general
  • Degree in engineering or experience in working in a multi-national company is a plus. A degree in education/sociology/psychology and/or experience working with children and or a non-profit is also a bonus.

Instructions to apply
The following application documents must be submitted as attachments via email to [email protected] . We require all 4 sets of documents to be able to process your application.

    1. Latest resume
    2. Scan/photo/copy of your degree certificate(s)
    3. Application form (Click here to download, see pages 3-6)
    4. Recommendation forms completed and sent by TWO supervisors and/co-workers that know you in a professional setting (see pages 7-8)

Recommendation letters must be sent directly by the recommenders from their email address. If that is not possible, printed or hand-written letters can be sent to: Pudiyador, 14, Giri Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai 600089.

Coordinator Vacancies At Pudiyador | Chennai

Coordinator Vacancies At Pudiyador | Chennai

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Pudiyador is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of underprivileged children and their communities through education and social support. Children from five communities around the city of Chennai come to the Pudiyador centers in or near their communities after school hours on weekdays and all day during the weekends. They are provided a safe space in which they get help with their mainstream academics, they learn to engage in and appreciate arts and sports, and they learn life skills that will enable them to function in and contribute to society in meaningful ways. Pudiyador also works closely with the children’s parents, local school officials, and other community members to ensure that the programming is deep and sustainable.Pudiyador operates three main programs:

(a) After-School Program
Academic support and extra-curricular activities for children between ages 5 and 12. This includes education modules for reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as art and sports modules.

(b) Young Adult Program
Activities that engage community teenagers and Pudiyador alumni in meaningful, useful, and enjoyable activities. Some of these activities could potentially provide young adults with real means of employment.

(c) Community Interface Program
Home visits, activities, and community events aimed at minimizing abuse and maximizing safety and well-being of children, their parents, and the entire community overall.

We consistently monitor and evaluate all our programs to ensure that they are effective in and appropriate for each center. Pudiyador currently operates in two communities in Ramapuram, two in Besant Nagar, and one in Saligramam.

Pudiyador is looking to fill the following positions beginning August 2015. Interested applicants are asked to contact the Program Director, Chiai Uraguchi (99626-01712) and send their resumes to [email protected] . A phone call meeting will be set up to discuss the applicant’s capabilities and experiences, the requirements of the job, and the pay scale. 

Position 1) After School Program Coordinator

Responsibilities:

– 30-40 hours a week

– Visit each of the 5 centers once a week to check after school program quality

– Analyze children’s assessment of their maths and language skills/progress

– Discuss child well-being with teachers from all five centers on a weekly basis

– Maintain and revise program time tables according to the needs of each center

Eligibility specifications:

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Social Work) with a minimum of 1 year experience in the development sector, preferably community work.

* Fluency in English & Tamil

* Familiarity with e-mail and MS-Office

Position 2) Community Interface Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

– 30-40 hours a week

– Train home visit facilitators to speak with families about their children

– Go on home visits with the home visit facilitators 3-5 times a week

– Work with community to derive social intervention according to their needs and facilitate it to create better community (bi-weekly meetings with community members and leaders)

– Identify interventions to support semi street children (2 months)

– Implement interventions (6 months)

Eligibility specifications:

* 12th std. pass with experience dealing with communities (personally or professionally)

* Fluency in English & Tamil

* Familiarity with e-mail and MS-Office is preferred

Position 3) Teacher Support Coordinator

Responsibilities: 

– 30-40 hours a week

– Conduct meetings with teachers from all centers once every 2 weeks

– Meet teachers at different centers every day, check on regular issues

– Interact on a regular basis with children, get to know them, gain trust

– Follow up with individual teacher/student issues on a weekly basis

Eligibility specifications:

* Must like working with children and be gentle with them

* Fluency in Tamil (English knowledge is a plus)

Assistant Manager-Marketing / Business Development – Canopus, Chennai

Assistant Manager-Marketing / Business Development – Canopus, Chennai

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To promote our HR services (recruitment, training, staffing & HR consulting), we require graduates with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in corporate sales / recruitment / staffing / service industry / customer support (front end) please apply with updated resume & latest passport size photograph. Salary will commensurate with qualification & credentials apart from attractive Incentives. Overseas exposure (in Dubai, UAE) will be considered based on performance after successful completion of 1 year.

 

Job Description:

  1. Developing a good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environment
  2. Visiting clients to prospect, build and develop relationships
  3. Using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking in order to attract business from client companies
  4. Advertising vacancies by drafting and placing advertisements in a wide range of media, for example newspapers, websites, magazines
  5. Using social media to help the recruitment team in advertising positions, attract candidates, build relationships with candidates and employers
  6. Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client
  7. Organising interviews for candidates as desired by the client
  8. Informing candidates about the results of their interviews & keeping them in the pipeline
  9. Negotiating pay and finalizing arrangements between clients and candidates
  10. Offering advice to both clients and candidates on salary rates, training and career progression
  11. Meet training financial objectives by forecasting training requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
  12. Determine training requirements by studying strategic plans and current sales results; reviewing results of trainers, coaching evaluation & training effectiveness
  13. Develop information systems; maintaining libraries and databases; building interactive and integrated job support systems
  14. Working towards and exceeding targets that may relate to the number of candidates placed, a value to be billed to clients and/or business leads generated
  15. Quickly evaluate & prioritize tasks in the highly dynamic environment
  16. Demonstrate the ability to work with challenging, demanding clients & adapt to changes
  17. Effectively manage requirements of multiple open positions & be accountable for meeting the hiring targets
  18. Implement accurate data capture mechanisms & timely reporting on key metrics pertaining to clients & on other internal process tracking
  19. Identifies & resolves potential challenges & risks then engages in a proper escalation procedure
  20. Drive results in a positive & professional manner in a deadline-oriented environment

 

Salary : 3~5 Lacs CTC for deserving candidates

 

Key words: “good understanding”, “develop relationships”, sales, “business development”, networking, Negotiating, “exceeding targets”, “business leads”, prioritize, challenging, demanding, accountable, Implement, reporting, metrics, challenges, professional, “information systems”

Others:

  1. Should be fluent in Tamil, English & Hindi. Knowledge of any other language / foreign language will be an added advantage
  2. Should be good in numbers, analytical & have a positive outlook
  3. Face to face interviews will be held after a telephonic interview, numerical ability test & English language test followed by a psychometric test.

CONTACT : Subashini [email protected] or +91 9176615766

MARKETING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT MANAGER – Canopus, Chennai

MARKETING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT MANAGER – Canopus, Chennai

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ABOUT CANOPUS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GROUP

A business services firm specializing in Strategy Execution & Customer Experience Management. We have been listed among 25 most promising management and strategy consulting firms in India by Consultants Review Magazine.

JOB DESCRIPTION – MARKETING & RESEARCH ASSISTANT MANAGER

The incumbent will be required to promote our services to target prospects using various media including social media, telephone and email.

Following are broadly the key activities

  1. Conduct research with customers in various industries about their practices from time to time
  2. Constantly and proactively create interest among customers by sharing interesting and useful information with them from time to time
  3. Maintain & build prospect database through internet research

Skills & Experience:

  • Good command over English language (written and spoken)
  • Ability to connect and open conversation with senior executives remotely (phone and mail)
  • Self-interest to do something new, willingness to experiment methods, etc
  • Display of confidence
  • Networking skills
  • Moderate vocabulary of Hindi preferable
  • Around 0-2 years of experience including fresherAdded Advantage:Experience in marketing/research/selling services (like education, consulting, etc) will be an added advantage

After 1 year of successful and satisfactory performance, the incumbent will be given exciting opportunity to work directly in Strategy Consulting Assignments

Place of office: ANNANAGAR, CHENNAI.  Office working hours: Normal

Salary : 3~5 Lacs CTC for deserving candidates

Contact Details:

Subashini [email protected] or +91 9176615766

Educational Crisis Scholarship Support – a CSR initiative of HDFC Bank

Educational Crisis Scholarship Support – a CSR initiative of HDFC Bank

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Education is central to human progress and pivotal in the growth of communities and economies. HDFC Bank seeks to empower the communities it touches by empowering young minds.

The Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) is one such programme that has been envisaged to provide interim education support to children facing a personal or financial exigency. ECSS has been conceptualized to provide assistance to students affected by such issues so that their family can deal with a difficult situation or a crisis without any adverse effect on their children’s education.

We request you to introduce the programme in your organization and share with your partner organizations and invite you to send applications of eligible students for the HDFC Bank’s Scholarship programme. The Application Form can be downloaded from the Bank’s website www.hdfcbank.com/scholarship will be available from 1st May, 2015 to 5th July, 2015. Filled in application forms should be submitted latest by 5th July, 2015.

Please note: This scholarship is for children facing a crisis situation such as bereavement/separation/loss of job/terminal illness/ permanent disability due to accident in the family.

We look forward to your support to ensure that the programme reaches the deserving students.

Details about the ECSS programme is available on www.hdfcbank.com/scholarship. For any query please write to [email protected]

The opposite of Thank You

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We naturally spend a lot of time trying to thank volunteers – organizing formal recognition events and providing daily signs of appreciation. The problem is that our best intentions can be sabotaged when things happen that send the totally opposite message.

What do I mean? Consider a few, real-life examples:

  • A new executive director announces a policy that volunteers will no longer be permitted to attend team meetings about clients with whom they work, ostensibly out of a concern for confidentiality – despite years of such meetings helping to focus client services.
  • Volunteers (in assignments of authority) are not permitted access to an organization’s intranet or are not given an official e-mail address under which to do assigned work.
  • Volunteers are not included on the emergency contact list for key communication, whether notifying everyone of something important or even about closing the office due to a blizzard.
  • When a new employee is hired to do something that volunteers have been doing without any notice or comment to the displaced volunteers.

These are examples of policies and organizational actions that make it clear volunteers are not integrated into the workforce. No matter how many times senior management praises volunteers as the “heart” of the organization, it’s these sorts of exclusionary practices that tell the real story. And volunteers notice.

 

 
Insincere Thanks
The most important aspect of expressing appreciation to volunteers is sincerity. The minute something seems rote, impersonal, or even untrue, the effect is to undermine any intended recognition.

Again, a few real examples:

  • I once was leaving a volunteer shift when the supervisor ran out to intercept me at the elevator. She pressed an unwrapped can of mixed nuts into my hand, saying breathlessly, “I forgot – we’re supposed to give this to every volunteer this week to say thanks.”
  • The door to the closet where volunteers were supposed to leave their coats, purses, and briefcases ran off its rails and was not fixed for 4 whole months (producing snide remarks from frustrated volunteers about where they fit on the list of priorities).
  • When every member of a committee or group receives exactly the same note of appreciation, even though they all know that at least 4 of them did almost nothing. (Try convincing those who burned out picking up the slack that they are really appreciated.)
  • When someone who is both a money and a time donor receives all sorts of flowery testimonials about how the cash was used without even mentioning the value of the volunteering they contributed.
  • When there is a formal (and separate) award system for those who raise money that is higher in status and cost than what is done to acknowledge the donation of time and skills in direct service.
  • When the executive director mispronounces the names of volunteers when giving out certificates and/or is clearly reading a prepared speech of gratitude written by the volunteer resources manager.

As John Lipp puts it in his book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Recruiting and Managing Volunteers, the goal should be “…a culture of appreciation in which everyone feels respected and valued for their contributions, with a deeper sense of connection to the organization and its mission.” A culture of appreciation is not about saying thanks, but rather about acting appreciatively.

It’s back to basics. For example, urge everyone to say hello (and goodbye) and smile. Yes, that really matters! Get into the habit of finishing a complete sentence after the words “thank you,” such as: “Thank you for XYZ that you did today.” This conveys that you noticed what was done, not just repeating a polite but empty phrase.

Pay attention to whether volunteers feel appreciated daily in genuine ways. If you don’t, you may be wasting a lot of money on recognition banquets that backfire in the long run.

Original post by Susan J. Ellis, President, Energize, Inc.

Job opening at UBIX SYSTEMS / LIVE IMPACT – Trivandrum

Job opening at UBIX SYSTEMS / LIVE IMPACT – Trivandrum

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Bhumi uses LIVE IMPACT platform for our volunteer management system
Profile
Ubix Systems (http://www.ubixsystems.com/) is a global software solutions and product development company dedicated to providing expert software development services to NGOs world wide. It is a Silicon Valley, USA based startup with offices in Trivandrum, India. We are currently building our product named LiveImpact (http://www.liveimpact.org/), specially designed for NGOs.
LiveImpacts real-time, social, cutting edge cloud service and mobile app platform is architected to be secure, reliable and scalable. LiveImpact is built on cutting edge research and development. With LiveImpact non-profits save time, increase efficiency and reduce overhead costs thereby creating an opportunity for further success and growth internally and externally. We are working with some of the larger non profits in India and abroad. These include Pratham, Bhumi, Crooked Trails, Foundation for Excellence, Maitri amongst others.
We at Ubix Systems are really inspired by the work we do and the social impact we make each day.  We are looking for Software Engineers and UI designers who are passionate about coding, making a social impact and working in a fast growing startup. In Ubix Systems you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from engineers who excel at what they do.
Job Info
Ubix Systems software engineers are building cutting edge products using the next-generation technologies that change how millions of people live, eat, educate and interact with each other. Our ambitions reach far beyond just Development. Our products need to handle information at a global Internet scale. We’re looking for candidates with expertise in web development, mobile app development, including large-scale system design, security, data compression, and user interface design; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you work on a small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business grows and evolves. We need our engineers to be versatile and passionate to tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward.
Responsibilities
Architecture, design, and develop (hands-on) large-scale, complex infrastructure systems.
Use your technical influence to drive innovation and engineering standards/best practices across Engineering.
Minimum qualifications
  • BE/BTech, MCA/MSc in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 0-2 years of relevant work experience, including large systems software design and development, with knowledge of UNIX/Linux and programming experience in C, C++ and/or JavaScript.
  • Experience programming in C,C++, JavaScript, PhoneGap  and PHP
  • Solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
CONTACT US: [email protected]