Kamalika Sandell

About Kamalika Sandell

I have always believed that technology is more than a tool. It is the engine that drives transformation. My foundation in Computer Science & Engineering sparked a digital-first mindset that has shaped every step of my career.Over the years, I have led organizations across the spectrum - from startups to global enterprises. No matter the venture, the mission has always been clear: scale businesses, navigate complex turnarounds, and lead large-scale transformations. Whether building from scratch or modernizing divisions, the focus was always on making operations more efficient, innovative, and ultimately, more growth-oriented.My transition into higher education was intentional. I saw a sector ripe for innovation and deeply rooted in stability and mission-driven purpose. Future-proofing institutions requires more than just innovation. It demands a balance of bold new approaches that break new ground, while leveraging proven methods built on established knowledge. It is about ensuring stability while simultaneously disrupting and scaling for new opportunities.Today, as CEO of Core Education, my mission remains unchanged: helping higher education institutions grow, lead, and transform. At Core, we partner with forward-thinking institutions, helping them build scalable structures for growth, and work side by side with them to enhance operations that sustain their trajectory.Core’s work spans critical areas such as:• Comprehensive Growth Planning• Strategic finance, corporate development, and M&A initiatives• Scaling workforce development and online programs• Optimizing marketing, enrollment, retention strategies, and venture philanthropy• Modernizing technology and supercharging decision-making through analyticsOur approach amplifies an institution’s existing strengths, bringing capacity and strategies to expand and elevate them. We act as strategic operational allies, ensuring growth not only continues but evolves into long-term, sustainable success.We love working with institutions that aspire to sustainable growth, supplementing organic efforts with bold, strategic actions. Together, we are not just preparing for what’s next — we are shaping it together.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Core Education

   Sep 2022 — Present

Education

• American University

  Masters of Science

  2014 — 2015

• Jadavpur University

  BCSE

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Knowledge Management
• Business Intelligence
• Data Warehousing
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Project Management
• Software Development
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Analysis
• Erp
• Organizational Development
• Project Planning
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Program Management
• Policy
• IT Management
• Executive Management
• Information Security
• Strategic Planning
• Portfolio Management
• Start-Ups
• Project Portfolio Management
• Budgets
• Business Strategy
• Quality Assurance
• Agile Methodologies
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Architectures
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Sdlc
• Forecasting
• Strategy