Mujahidul Islam

About Mujahidul Islam

EdTech Specialist with deep expertise in designing and managing scalable digital platforms across higher education and school systems. Proven track record in implementing and customizing Learning Management Systems (LMS), automating academic workflows, and developing robust Content Management Systems (CMS). Highly skilled in system integration and deploying LMS solutions in both university environments and large-scale, multilingual contexts with low digital literacy. Known for translating complex institutional needs into effective technical solutions, and for driving research-informed EdTech innovations through strategic vendor collaboration and cross-functional leadership.

Experience

1. Education Technologist

   Azim Premji University

   Apr 2011 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Learning Management Systems (LMS)- Leading development, customization, and administration of Moodle-based LMS for diverse user groups- Deployed solutions in both high-digital-literacy university settings and low-digital-literacy, multilingual environments.Platform and Resource Development- Spearheaded projects in Archival Management Systems and Translation Initiatives- Designing and implementing academic workflows using platforms like Salesforce to streamline ongoing processes such as admissions, attendance, assessments, and feedback. Content Management Systems (CMS)- Managing the development and maintenance of dynamic institutional websites- Working closely with content teams to ensure usability, accessibility, and multilingual support- Directed the development of the Teachers of India web portal, later integrated into the Government of India’s DIKSHA platform.Business Analysis & Project Lifecycle Management- Translating institutional and user needs into technical specifications for software vendors- Leading full project lifecycles—from needs assessment and vendor selection to deployment, user training, and post-launch support- Facilitating coordination between in-house tech teams, external vendors, and academic departments.Faculty Development and Capacity Building- Conducted over **500 workshops** for university faculty, teacher educators, and development practitioners- Focus areas included digital pedagogy, technology adoption, open educational resources (OER), and EdTech tools for teaching and learning.Research and Pedagogical Innovation- Engaged in action research on EdTech interventions in teacher and school education- Strong focus on **constructionist learning methodologies** and the use of tools like Turtle Blocks and Scratch for computational thinking.

Education

• International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Information Technology

  2008 — 2010

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Instrumentation Technology

  2002 — 2006