About Debapriya Sengupta Roy
Debapriya, the founder of The Eduvantage, brings over 18 years of experience in academia, industry, and professional development. As an educator, mentor, and strategic advisor, she specializes in business management, entrepreneurship, soft skills training, and curriculum design. Through innovative pedagogy and real-world insights, she delivers transformative learning experiences that empower students, professionals, and institutions to excel.
Professional Journey
Corporate Experience:
- 7 years in retail banking and wealth management with HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Financial Services Limited.
- Expertise in:
- Client Relationship Management: Managing wealth portfolios for high-net-worth clients through customized portfolio management and product offerings.
- Business Development: Driving growth by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and expanding service portfolios.
- Client Servicing: Ensuring top-tier client satisfaction through effective communication and tailored financial solutions.
- Product Leadership: Leading product initiatives to align with market needs and client expectations.
- Training and Mentoring: Coaching and mentoring new recruits to ensure high performance and alignment with organizational goals.
- Quality Management: Maintaining and improving operational excellence in customer service and banking operations.
- Strategic Collaboration: Developing leadership skills and working across cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives effectively.
Academic Experience:
- Over 12 years of experience teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and working professionals in the domain of Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
- Implemented innovative pedagogy by integrating beyond-the-classroom methods, such as:
- Seminars, conferences, and workshops.
- Internships and project-based learning.
- Creative role plays, simulations, and market-place-based learning experiences.
- Worked as a faculty member at esteemed institutions, including:
- Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
- Amity University, Dubai
- Center for Executive Education, teaching Higher National Diploma students.
Collaboration with Leadership Teams
- Partnered with senior leadership teams of schools, higher education and several other institutions to:
- Assist in curriculum development and alignment with industry needs.
- Contribute to the creation of policy frameworks, inspection readiness, and compliance initiatives.
- Mentor students for projects and entrepreneurial ventures, fostering innovation and leadership.
- Build a collaborative ecosystem involving students, parents, and institutional stakeholders.
- Bridging the gap between industry and academia by fostering collaboration with industry.
- Offer tailored training workshops catering to diverse student groups and their specific developmental needs.
Research Focus:
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Management, specializing in future skills strategies for organizational effectiveness in the context of Industry 5.0
Creative learning solutions Inspired by the Arts:
Debapriya’ s training in Hindustani classical vocal music and her extensive experience in stage singing and theatre add a unique, creative edge to her teaching approach. By integrating artistic elements into her pedagogy, she encourages students to express themselves through innovative mediums like role plays, street plays, and other creative presentations.
This fusion of the arts with education offers:
- Engaging Learning Experiences: Breaking away from traditional methods to make education dynamic and interactive.
- Confidence Building: Empowering students to articulate ideas creatively and effectively.
- Collaboration and Creativity: Inspiring teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking.
Credentials and Expertise
- PhD (Ongoing): Researching the impact of Industry 5.0 on developing skill strategies.
- MBA: Marketing and Business Management.
- Certified Coach: Leadership, executive, business, and life coaching (ICF Certified).
- NLP Practitioner (ABNLP): Enhancing personal and professional effectiveness.
- Metaverse Specialist: Innovating education through emerging technologies.
- Certified Foundational Yoga Practitioner and Reiki Level 1: Fostering holistic wellness and mindfulness.
- Certified Visharad Part 1 in Hindustani Classical Vocal Training: Integrating creativity and expression into professional and educational practices.
Debapriya, founder of The Eduvantage, is a dynamic blend of educator, mentor, and creative visionary. With a unique ability to align academic rigor with industry needs and research insights, she delivers transformative learning experiences infused with innovation, collaboration, and artistic brilliance, empowering modern learners to thrive.