Professional Profile
Krithi Chulliparambil Mohan is a seasoned professional with over eight years of combined experience in education, research, and technology focused on social impact, particularly in the education sector. She holds the position of Member Leadership Staff at EdZola Technologies since August 2024. EdZola is a specialized technology firm that delivers tailor-made digital solutions and consultancy for non-profits and social sector organizations, particularly enabling digital transformation through customized data management and automation tools.
At EdZola, Krithi is part of a leadership team that has recently secured 4th place globally in the prestigious Zoho Creator Partner Championship 2024, underscoring the company’s international recognition for innovation and technical competency in empowering nonprofit organizations with technology. The company’s mission is to bridge the technology access gap for nonprofits, focusing on impactful digital solutions such as school data management systems and workflow automation. With a client base that includes social sector organizations and NGOs, EdZola emphasizes improving operational efficiency and social outcomes through tech-enabled program delivery.
Previous Experience and Expertise
Prior to joining EdZola Technologies, Krithi served as a Project Associate with the Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu (July 2022 – May 2024). In this role, she:
- Managed the full project lifecycle for multiple modules in the EMIS (Education Management Information System) online ecosystem, which is the core platform for school data repository, digitization, automation, and data-driven decision-making within the Tamil Nadu School Education Department.
- Led teams ranging from 3 to 10 members on development cycles varying from short 5-day sprints to 5-month projects.
- Key projects led include:
- UDISE+ database management – critical for statewide school data collection and reporting.
- Staff Grievance and Health Screening modules – supporting teacher welfare and wellbeing.
- Systems integration such as Teacher Leave application and IFHRMS.
- Scholarship management and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) processes.
- Attendance tracking for students and teachers, including dashboard creations for monitoring and analytics.
Her ability to shepherd projects from conception through to customer support highlights strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
From August 2020 to April 2022, Krithi worked as a Tech Educator at WhiteHat Jr, delivering engaging coding and math lessons with an emphasis on foundational skills to both national and international students, demonstrating her capacity to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to diverse learners.
From June 2018 to April 2020, she was a Fellow at Teach For India, where her responsibilities included:
- Classroom teaching of Social Science and English (Grades 6 to 8).
- Driving classroom transformation and fostering community engagement.
- Collaborating with school stakeholders to improve program outcomes and learning environments.
Earlier in her career, Krithi held a Software Engineer role at Verizon (July 2016 – May 2018) focusing on data visualization and service optimization, including refactoring JavaScript code to jQuery and troubleshooting client issues, indicating foundational software development and problem-solving skills in a corporate tech environment.
Education and Credentials
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science (2024–2026) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras through an online degree program designed to provide hands-on expertise in advanced analytics and data science applications. This ongoing education aligns with her interest in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance education and social program efficacy.
- Holds a Master of Arts in Education (2020–2022) from Azim Premji University, Bangalore, with a high CGPA of 9.1/10.0. Her postgraduate work focused on child development, education philosophy, school leadership, and program design, reflecting a robust academic foundation aligned with systemic change in education.
- Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2012–2016) from Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College with a CGPA of 8.3/10.0. She demonstrated leadership as a class representative and event coordinator, coupled with recognition for technical research presentations and intra-departmental awards.
- Additional certifications in Constructive Teaching & Learning with Technology and Designing Learning Experiences for English Classrooms from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (issued June 2020) support her specialized expertise integrating technology into education.
Skills, Competencies, and Impact Areas
- Project management: Proven ability managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex digital projects, especially in government and education technology sectors.
- EdTech and data analytics: Experience implementing education management data systems and digital tools that support operational automation and impact measurement.
- Software proficiency: Hands-on technical skills in data visualization, software service development, and integration of IT systems.
- Education sector knowledge: Grounded understanding of educational theory, school governance, and frontline classroom operations from both practitioner and systemic viewpoints.
- Social impact and community engagement: Deep engagement with social sector organizations and stakeholders to foster sustainable learning environments and technology adoption.
- Communication and leadership: Demonstrated effectiveness in leading teams, training educators, and conveying technical and educational concepts to diverse audiences.
Professional Influence and Public Profile
- Krithi has a significant professional network with over 644 LinkedIn followers and is featured in multiple digital and social media posts tied to EdZola Technologies’ activities, social impact initiatives, and industry events.
- Her public posts and company communications emphasize collaborative impact, tech for good, and social innovation, reflecting alignment with mission-driven, impact-oriented enterprises.
- Active in content creation and advocacy for educational transformation through technology, indicating thought leadership in her fields of expertise.
Krithi Chulliparambil Mohan embodies a blend of technical expertise, educational insight, and project leadership within a social impact framework, currently applying these capabilities at EdZola Technologies to empower nonprofits through technology-driven solutions. Her recent transition into EdZola’s leadership staff coincides with the company’s notable global ranking in technology innovation for nonprofits, positioning her as a key resource for initiatives involving education sector digitization, data-driven operations, and technology enablement in nonprofit contexts.
