EdTech LeaderAI in Education
Building the Future of Learning with Technology and Imagination

Principal Product Manager at Trigyn Technologies, leading AI-powered platforms that transform how India learns, teaches, and works. On a mission to make personalised, inclusive learning a reality for every learner across our diverse nation.

Explore My Journey
About Anandarup Kar
Two Decades of EdTech Innovation

Over 20 years architecting digital learning solutions that scale across India's unique educational landscape, from rural classrooms to corporate skilling programmes.

National-Scale Platform Builder

Designed and delivered platforms like DIKSHA, Deetya, TeachPro, and BeKaabil, serving millions of learners, thousands of educators, and hundreds of institutions nationwide.

Cross-Sector Collaborator

Partnered with educators, institutions, governments, and startups to create technology that genuinely serves Indian learners' needs whilst respecting our diversity.

Part of Leading Organisations

Trigyn Technologies • IFIM Institutions • Everonn Education• SRM Group• T.I.M.E • Adayana • MEdRC EdTech

Professional Timeline
The Journey: Two Decades of Building EdTech That Matters

Every platform I've built, every system I've architected, stems from one fundamental belief: technology should make learning more joyful, accessible, and effective for every Indian learner, regardless of background or location.

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2023–Present: Principal Product Manager

Trigyn Technologies

Leading product strategy for DIKSHA, Deetya, TeachPro, and BeKaabil—national-scale platforms serving schools, universities, and skilling ecosystems. Driving AI integration for personalised learning pathways whilst ensuring responsible, teacher-centric implementation across diverse Indian contexts.

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2021–2023: Senior Product Manager

Trigyn Technologies

Architected core features for digital learning platforms reaching millions of users. Established product development frameworks balancing innovation with practical deployment realities in Indian educational institutions.

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2019–2021: CIO / CTO

IFIM Institutions

Led comprehensive digital transformation across campus operations. Implemented Industry 4.0 technologies, modernised ERP systems, and established data-driven governance frameworks that enhanced both administrative efficiency and student experience.

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2014–2019: Head of eLearning

Get Ahead Education / IFIM

Built integrated learning ecosystems combining LMS, assessment, and content delivery. Developed Keep Learning platform—recognised in Microsoft case study for innovative CRM-ERP-LMS integration serving thousands of learners simultaneously.

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2010–2014: Leadership Roles in Digital Learning

TIME, SRM, Everonn

Managed large-scale content production, test preparation platforms, and skill development initiatives. Created video libraries and assessment systems serving hundreds of thousands of students preparing for competitive examinations.

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2004–2010: Foundation Years

MEdRC, Adayana, Arena

Pioneered Virtual Medical University (VMU)—India's first MCI and DCI-approved MBBS e-learning programme. Produced thousands of hours of educational content and established frameworks for quality digital courseware at scale.

Products & Platforms: Building Systems That Transform Learning

From national digital learning ecosystems to specialised skilling platforms, I've architected systems serving millions of learners. Each platform addresses real challenges in Indian education whilst maintaining scalability, inclusivity, and measurable impact.

Deetya

Role: Product Leader

Comprehensive digital learning platform serving schools, colleges, universities, and corporate skilling programmes across India. Integrated content delivery, assessment, analytics, and personalised learning pathways in one scalable ecosystem.

AI & DataNational-ScaleLMS
TeachPro

Role: Product Architect

Educator enablement platform offering certified short courses that enhance teaching capabilities. Empowers teachers with modern pedagogical approaches, technology integration skills, and continuous professional development opportunities tailored for Indian classrooms.

Teacher EmpowermentCertification
BeKaabil

Role: Product Leader

Skilling and employability platform designed specifically for Indian youth, bridging the gap between education and employment. Provides industry-relevant courses, skill assessments, and career pathway guidance aligned with National Skills Qualifications Framework.

SkillingEmployabilityIndustry 4.0
Keep Learning Platform

Integrated CRM–ERP–LMS–Social ecosystem featured in Microsoft case study. Revolutionary approach combining institutional management with social learning, serving thousands of learners simultaneously with seamless data flow.

UNIVERSITY Platform
Virtual Medical University

India's pioneering MCI and DCI-approved MBBS e-learning programme. Delivered comprehensive medical education digitally—first-of-its-kind initiative demonstrating how rigorous professional education can embrace technology responsibly.

Healthcare Education
Additional Systems & Solutions

Beyond flagship platforms, I've designed student management systems, proposal writing tools, reporting frameworks, test-preparation video libraries, and assessment engines—each solving specific institutional challenges whilst maintaining user-centric design principles.

Student ManagementAssessmentContent DeliveryAnalytics

"Curious about how these platforms might inspire your next educational technology project? Whether you're an institution, startup, or policy initiative, let's explore how we can collaborate to build learning solutions that truly scale in Indian contexts."

Growing Ideas
Knowledge Garden: Cultivating Ideas on Education, Technology, and Policy

Welcome to my Knowledge Garden—a space where ideas on education, technology, and policy grow over time. Here, I share insights from two decades of building EdTech platforms, reflections on AI's role in learning, and perspectives on what India's educational future could look like.

Featured Articles

Exploring how digital learning platforms are enabling a shift away from the outdated agricultural-era school calendar—examining the potential of year-round, flexible learning schedules to improve retention, reduce learning loss, and better serve India's diverse student population.

Learning DesignSchool Reform

Examining how AI-powered assessment tools can identify and reduce bias in student evaluation—addressing socioeconomic, linguistic, and regional disparities to create more equitable learning outcomes across India's diverse educational landscape.

AI in EducationFair Assessment

A thoughtful exploration of how design thinking and student-centered approaches transform learners from passive recipients to confident leaders—examining pedagogical frameworks that build agency, empathy, and problem-solving capabilities essential for both personal growth and leadership development.

Design ThinkingStudent Agency

Exploring how prevalent device sharing patterns in India's Tier-3 schools create unique challenges and opportunities for designing effective and equitable digital learning experiences, considering both infrastructure and social contexts.

Digital AccessGround Reality

Understanding how IRT can revolutionize assessment in Indian education—moving beyond raw scores to measure true learning progression, enable adaptive testing, and provide actionable insights for teachers working with diverse student populations.

Assessment InnovationData-Driven Learning

A comprehensive framework for connecting India's fragmented small schools through intelligent data systems—addressing resource allocation, teacher deployment, and administrative efficiency while maintaining local autonomy and cultural context.

School GovernanceData Systems

Connecting teacher professional development to India's vision of becoming a developed nation—exploring scalable upskilling models, technology-enabled continuous learning, and creating support systems that help educators thrive in evolving classrooms.

Teacher DevelopmentViksit Bharat

A deep dive into how purpose-built EdTech tools, AAC devices, and AI-powered communication aids are moving beyond mere awareness to create genuinely inclusive learning environments for autistic children across India's mainstream and special schools.

Inclusive EducationSpecial Needs

Examining how well-designed EdTech platforms are shifting pedagogy from memorisation-heavy rote learning to inquiry-based, reasoning-focused approaches—building the analytical and problem-solving skills that India's students need for the 21st century.

Critical ThinkingPedagogy
Speaking & Collaborations: Let's Build the Future Together

I partner with institutions, startups, government initiatives, and conferences to share insights from two decades of EdTech innovation. Whether you're organising a panel discussion, seeking strategic guidance on platform development, or exploring advisory partnerships, I bring practical experience from national-scale implementations alongside visionary thinking about education's future.

Speaking Topics
What Should India's Ideal National School Education Platform Look Like?

Architecture, pedagogy, and policy for truly inclusive digital learning ecosystems

Building Personalised Learning Pathways for Indian Classrooms

Moving beyond one-size-fits-all to adaptive, culturally-responsive education

From Campus to Cloud: Digital-First Governance for Institutions

Comprehensive transformation strategies for educational leaders and CIOs

AI and Inclusion: Making Sure No Learner Is Left Behind

Responsible AI integration that serves all learners, not just privileged few

Teacher Empowerment Through Technology

Using AI and data to support educators, never to replace their essential role

Scaling EdTech Beyond Metro Cities

Practical lessons from deploying platforms across India's diverse educational landscape

Ways to Collaborate
Strategy & Product Consulting

Platform architecture, product roadmaps, AI integration strategies, and go-to-market planning for EdTech ventures serving Indian markets.

Platform Reviews & Audits

Comprehensive evaluation of existing systems, identifying improvement opportunities, scalability challenges, and alignment with pedagogical goals.

Pilot Design for AI Initiatives

Structured approaches to testing AI-driven learning innovations—from hypothesis to measurement frameworks, ensuring responsible implementation.

Advisory Partnerships

Ongoing guidance for institutions, startups, and policy initiatives navigating digital transformation, technology adoption, and scaling challenges.

Ready to explore possibilities? Whether you're organising a conference, building an EdTech platform, or leading institutional transformation, I'd love to hear about your vision and explore how we might work together.

Let's Connect

If you're building something meaningful in education and want to explore collaborative possibilities, I'm just a message away. I respond to all genuine enquiries within 48 hours, and I respect your privacy—your information stays confidential.