Swathi Karnad

I have a total experience of 12+ years. I have worked in corporate sector and then in fielfield of education. I am confident and leadership interests me the most. I want to bring value to the institution where I work and also ensure the progress of my institution.

State High School Principal | Jun’19 – Apr’24 | S. Cadambi Vidya Kendra High School, Bengaluru, India

• Directed high-level operations within a respected organization, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to effective educational leadership and community engagement.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive school policies and safety protocols, which ensured a secure and conducive learning environment for all stakeholders.
• Evaluated teacher performance regularly and offered constructive feedback to enhance instructional practices,

thus fostering a culture of continuous improvement among educators.

• Facilitated the adoption of ICT tools such as Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, which empowered teachers and students to utilize technology effectively for enhanced learning opportunities.
• Fostered an inclusive school culture that motivated all members of the community toward high performance while encouraging knowledge sharing to enrich the overall educational experience.

Lecturer of Commerce | Dec’15 – Jun’19 | MES Degree College, Bengaluru, India

• Mentored degree students on a variety of commerce topics, including cost accounting, financial management,

human resource management, and banking law, operations, and practices.

• Served as the Convener for the Commerce Department's exhibitions, notably "Vanijya Vedi" in 2015-16 and 2017,

enhanced student engagement and departmental visibility.

• Contributed to the core planning and organization of the College Commerce and Management Fest,

“Chakravyuh,” during the academic years 2017 and 2018, and added to its success and impact.

• Assisted as an Assistant NSS Programme Officer in the organization of various National Service Scheme activities,

promoting community service and student involvement.

• Collaborated with Dr. Janardhan TG to coordinate the YMCA Leadership and Personality Development Camp in

2015-16, fostered leadership skills among participants.

Senior Financial Research Analyst | Jul’12 – Oct’15 | Northern Trust, Bengaluru, India

• Contributed to a SIX SIGMA project that focused on achieving accurate data representation, led to improved operational efficiency and reduced processing times.
• Facilitated the successful transition of new clients from Chicago to Bangalore, ensuring a smooth and effective onboarding process.
• Managed sensitive client accounts to ensure timely delivery and high-quality outcomes, earned recognition from management for exemplary service.
• Established a comprehensive data governance framework that ensured compliance with regulatory standards and minimized risk exposure.
• Developed effective metadata management solutions that optimized data retrieval, reducing query response times by 30% and enhancing analyst experience.
• Led comprehensive data controls testing initiatives that validated existing controls, ensuring adherence to risk compliance standards.
• Facilitated proactive stakeholder communication through regular updates and tailored presentations, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and client satisfaction.

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Bangalore University, Bangalore, India

| 2020

Master of Commerce (M.Com.)

Indira Gandhi National Open University

(IGNOU), India | 2019

Master of Business Administration 

(MBA) – Finance

Sikkim Manipal University, India | 2013

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

MES Degree College, Bangalore, India |

2010