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THE DAKSHANA COMMUNITY
The Dakshana Foundation is based out of Austin in Texas, USA. The India operations are headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra. Dakshana’s dynamic team is spread across the globe and is actively involved in its administration and growth.
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Satyadeep Jha
close Senior Dakshana Fellow - Academics & SelectionHe is a workaholic and an enthusiastic addition to the Dakshana family, who passionately solves problems by going into the depth of the problem and following it till the very end. Satyadeep has been an active DAAN member and has always contributed in activities related to Dakshana during his college. He has been an active member of the DAAN Council and has held important offices of President and Vice President. Satyadeep is currently actively involved in Academics Management & Selection of the scholars at Dakshana. Satyadeep aspires to join the Civil Services. His helping nature has made him a favourite among scholars at such a level that whenever someone is in need, the first name that comes to the mind is Satyadeep Jha. His hobby is writing poetry in Hindi.
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Vikrant Nandanwar
close Senior Dakshana Fellow - Student Affairs & AcademicsVikrant started his career in Manufacturing and Production Research, after working a few years in the research field he switched his career to educational institutes. Vikrant became part of Dakshana in October 2022. He enjoys playing outdoor sports and exploring ancient science and technologies.
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Nice Arbab
close Dakshana Fellow - AcademicsNice is a Dakshana alumnus. He was a Dakshana Scholar at CoE JNV Kottayam in the JEE 2013-2015 batch. He has completed his B. Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Srinagar.Nice is passionate about his work and always welcomes new initiatives and challenging problems. He is an avid reader and enjoys reading various disciplines of philosophy, psychology, and sociology. He loves to write about mentoring and guidance. Also, he likes to travel and explore. He is also interested to learn about the history and culture of India.
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Vaibhav Kumar
close Senior Dakshana Fellow - OutreachVaibhav Kumar was a Dakshana Scholar from Dakshana Valley 2016 JEE batch. He has completed his B. Tech in Civil Engineering from NIT Silchar in 2020. He has worked as a planning engineer for Shapoorji Pallonji Construction Limited for one year before returning to the Dakshana Valley to work with Dakshana.Vaibhav has a keen interest in literature and poetry and loves to do the same.
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Pankaj Ravidas
close Dakshana Fellow – Data AnalystHe is a dedicated workaholic and an enthusiastic addition to the Dakshana family. He approaches problem-solving with great depth, persistently pursuing solutions until they are fully resolved. Additionally, he takes initiative and has a broad-thinking mindset that drives positive change and innovation.
Pankaj has been an active DAAN member and has always contributed to activities related to Dakshana during college. He has been an active member of the DAAN Council, he contributed to DAAN as CR and Zonal secretary. Pankaj is currently actively involved in academic management at Dakshana as a Data Analyst.
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Sandeep Kumar
close Dakshana Fellow - SelectionSandeep has diversified his career experience across various fields. He began as a Customer Service Executive at Dis TV, where he honed his communication and problem-solving skills while addressing customer inquiries and ensuring satisfaction. Following his time at Dis TV, he worked as a trainee Frontend Developer at Newtown School, where he enhanced his web development skills.
He later transitioned into a more technical role as a Quality Engineer at Mechanical Elec Industrial Service Pvt. Ltd., utilizing his engineering knowledge to oversee quality control processes and ensure that products and services met industry standards. His background reflects both versatility and expertise in customer service, technical quality assurance, and educational mentorship.
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Mohit Kumar
close Academic Program Coordinator - Dakshana ValleyHe joined Dakshana recently, bringing with him a passion for exceptional problem-solving skills. He loves to play football and poetry writing. During his college years, he actively engaged with Dakshana, contributing to various activities and initiatives. He also served as the Dakshana Captain at JNV Bangalore Urban, showcasing his leadership abilities. Mohit is excited to be part of Dakshana, where he continues to support its mission with dedication and enthusiasm.
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