Dr Sayma Natekar

Academic Leader and AI Researcher with 20+ years of experience in higher education, specializing in Technology & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation. Experienced in designing AI-integrated, industry-aligned curriculum and leading interdisciplinary academic programs. Strong contributor to research, innovation ecosystems, and experiential learning aligned with global and GCC education standards.

Director at IBSAR GRoup Of Colleges (2025-01 – Present)

• Heading six colleges with responsibility for academics, administration, compliance, and quality assurance.
• Overseeing NAAC preparation, AQAR documentation, and institutional audits.
• Managing faculty recruitment, development, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinating all state and university-level academic matters including affiliation and examinations.
• Leading institutional digitization, ERP systems, websites, and admissions portals.

Principal at St. Wilfred College of Arts, Commerce and Science (2023-01 – 2025-12)

• Worked as Principal with complete academic and administrative responsibility.
• Successfully guided the institution through NAAC accreditation and achieved B++ grade.
• Led faculty strength of more than 75 members, including teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Prepared and implemented academic calendars, examination schedules, and institutional policies.
• Coordinated with Mumbai University for affiliation, admissions, eligibility, examinations, and compliance.
• Implemented digitization and paperless administrative systems across departments.
• Supervised online and offline admissions, student welfare, and disciplinary processes.
• Actively involved in public relations with parents, media, election officers, and local authorities.

Head of Department, Assistant Professor – Computer Science at KLE Society's Science & Commerce College, Kalamboli (2022-07 – 2023-12)

• Organized 9 national and international conferences.
• Served as NAAC Core Committee Member and Research Committee Convener.
• Worked as Training & Placement Officer.
• Acted as Chairperson for Social Media Committee and Avishkar Committee.
• Department Timetable Coordinator and Campus Management System Coordinator.

Head of Department at S.S.H. College, Kamothe (2018-01 – 2021-12)

Headed the Computer Science department and managed academic delivery. Guided postgraduate students in research and projects. Designed curriculum delivery plans, assignments, and evaluation systems.

Head of Department at Sanpada College of Commerce & Technology (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Headed the Computer Science department and managed academic delivery. Guided postgraduate students in research and projects. Designed curriculum delivery plans, assignments, and evaluation systems.

Assistant Professor at Sanpada College of Commerce and Technology (2021-06 – 2022-06)

• Guiding post-grad students in research projects
• Preparing seminars and lectures
• Designing assignments and grading papers
• Assisting senior professors with research and teaching

Lecturer – Computer Science / IT at Ryan College of Engineering & Management (2003-01 – 2010-12)

Lecturer – Computer Science / IT at Santosh Mittal Public Higher Secondary School (2003-01 – 2010-12)

Lecturer – Computer Science / IT at Providence Convent School & Junior College (2003-01 – 2010-12)

Ph.D. in Computer Science – Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal (2021-01 – 2025-12)

M.Sc. in Computer Science – Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal (2018-01 – 2020-12)

Bachelor of Computer Applications in Computer Applications – Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2000-01 – 2003-12)

MBA in Marketing