Ayush Kumar Naithani

Motivated Business Lecturer with experience teaching diverse learner groups and supporting academic excellence through innovative, data-driven pedagogy. Skilled in curriculum design, assessment, qualitative and quantitative research, and the integration of digital learning technologies (AI tools, SPSS, NVivo, Turnitin, analytics platforms). Currently pursuing a PhD in Business and FHEA fellowship, I seek to contribute to an institution where I can advance student engagement, enhance teaching quality, and develop research aligned with emerging trends in business and digital transformation.

Full-Time Lecturer at London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT) (2026-05 – Present)

Teaching Levels: Level 3 (Foundation), Level 4 (CertHE), Level 5 (Diploma) and Level 6 (Top-Up). Delivering lectures in Academic Skills and Business Information & Data across multiple levels, supporting diverse learners of different ages, backgrounds and levels of prior academic experience.

• Delivering lectures in Academic Skills and Business Information & Data across Level 3 (Foundation), Level 4 (CertHE), Level 5 (Diploma) and Level 6 (Top-Up), supporting diverse learners of different ages, backgrounds and levels of prior academic experience.
• Developing inclusive, student-centred lesson plans, presentations, digital learning materials and interactive classroom activities tailored to different learning needs and levels.
• Supporting students with academic writing, digital literacy, research, referencing, and Turnitin.
• Providing inclusive academic guidance, formative feedback and one-to-one student support, using a student-centred approach that recognises different learning needs, experiences and levels of confidence.
• Monitoring student attendance, engagement and academic progress, working collaboratively with colleagues to support student success, inclusion, retention and progression.

Guest Lecturer at Coventry University London (2026-01 – Present)

• Delivering sessions on Digital Marketing and Business, tailored for students aspiring to enter the industry and get clarity on domains.
• Covered core topics including SEO, PPC, Programmatic Advertising, and Email Marketing, structured around how to, what to, why to, and the tools involved.
• Demonstrated the use of Power BI to showcase real-world digital marketing data, emphasising performance analysis and insights.
• Provided practical knowledge and industry context to bridge the gap between academic learning and hands-on marketing execution.

Lecturer at Arden University London (2025-03 – 2025-12)

Teaching Levels: Level 3 (Foundation), Level 4 (CertHE), Level 5 (Diploma) and Level 6 (Top-Up). Teaching Business Management modules across multiple levels to diverse BA (Hons) student groups.

• Teaching Business Management modules across Level 3 (Foundation), Level 4 (CertHE), Level 5 (Diploma) and Level 6 (Top-Up) to diverse BA (Hons) student groups, including learners of different ages, backgrounds and levels of prior academic experience.
• Enhancing student learning through student-centred course planning, development of accessible learning materials, activity monitoring, lesson delivery, formative feedback and individual tutoring sessions.
• Mentored students through individual support sessions, providing additional assistance with concepts, academic development and learning needs while promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Prepare lesson plans and schemes of work in line with university guidelines and prepare teaching materials in all formats to facilitate student learning.
• Monitor student attendance and follow up on their absence.
• To liaise with Unit leaders and Programme Leaders to meet the specification and criteria.
• To liaise with Programme Leaders to comply to Internal Verification process.

Lecturer at Dyal Singh College, DU (2023-01 – 2025-01)

• Delivered lectures across Business Management, Marketing, and Digital Business modules for undergraduate students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Designed lesson plans, presentations, and assessment materials aligned with curriculum objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Integrated case studies, practical discussions, and industry examples to improve classroom engagement and applied understanding.
• Supported students through one-to-one academic mentoring, assignment guidance, and feedback sessions to enhance academic performance.
• Applied digital teaching tools and blended learning approaches to improve participation, collaboration, and knowledge retention.
• Assisted in assessment design, grading, moderation, and maintaining academic standards in accordance with institutional policies.
• Encouraged critical thinking, research awareness, and analytical problem-solving through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
• Collaborated with faculty members on curriculum delivery, student progress monitoring, and academic quality improvement initiatives.

Senior Fraud & Financial Crime Analyst at American Express (2020-07 – 2023-01)

Investigated fraud and financial crime cases, including application fraud, account takeover, and suspicious transactions.

• Investigated 100–150+ fraud and financial crime cases weekly, including application fraud, account takeover, and suspicious transactions.
• Assessed financial exposure between £10,000 and £500,000+, supporting fraud loss prevention strategies.
• Maintained 98–99% quality and accuracy, consistently exceeding internal QA benchmarks.
• Applied regulatory frameworks and risk policies within a highly controlled financial environment.
• Produced detailed case reports supporting audit, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Acted as a knowledge resource, supporting junior analysts and explaining complex decision-making processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure fair customer outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Risk & Fraud Operations Analyst at ICICI Bank (2017-07 – 2018-07)

Analysed high-risk customer and transactional cases involving fraud indicators, suspicious activities, and policy breaches.

• Analysed 40–60+ high-risk customer and transactional cases daily involving fraud indicators, suspicious activities, and policy breaches.
• Investigated financial exposure of up to £1M+ per case, supporting fraud prevention and operational risk management processes.
• Maintained 97–99% quality scores while consistently achieving SLA and productivity targets within a high-volume environment.
• Conducted detailed account reviews, transactional analysis, and customer verification checks to identify potential financial crime risks.
• Applied internal risk frameworks, banking regulations, and compliance procedures to support accurate case decision-making.
• Prepared structured reports and documented findings for audit, compliance, and escalation purposes.
• Identified emerging fraud trends and behavioural patterns, contributing to risk mitigation and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborated with internal departments and stakeholders to resolve escalations and ensure effective risk control measures.

PhD in Business – Regent European University (2028)

MSC in Digital Marketing with Data Analytics – Coventry University (2026)

MBA in Marketing and International Business – GGSIPU (2020)

BCA in Bachelor's in Computer Applications – GGSIPU (2017)