Based in Kathmandu, Nepal

Sugat
Man Shakya

Academic Leader | Cloud Educator | IT Professional

Building bridges between academia and industry. I lead programs, develop curriculum, and mentor the next generation of tech graduates ensuring education aligns with real-world, global standards.

Bagmati Province, Nepal

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7+
Years in Higher Education
MSc
IT & Applied Security
AWS
Community Builder
About

Who I Am

I am an academic and IT professional with a strong focus on industry aligned education, professional learning, and academic program development. With over seven years embedded in higher education institutions in Nepal, I have built a career at the intersection of computing, cloud technology, and graduate development.

Currently, I work across program coordination, faculty collaboration, student mentoring, and assessment quality while maintaining active engagement with industry and certification partners like AWS Academy to align curriculum with global standards.

My professional interests center on academic leadership, institutional growth, and building sustainable, industry-integrated education models that create measurable impact for graduates entering the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, I write on Medium about technology, education, and professional development contributing to a broader conversation about how academia and industry can collaborate more effectively.

Location
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Current Role
Assistant Professor + Certification & Professional Learning Lead at Model Institute of Technology
Cloud Focus
AWS Academy CPOC | APN Alliance Lead | AWS Community Builder
Languages
English, Nepali, Nepal Bhasa, Hindi
Blogger Since
2019 - Active on Medium
Career

Experience

Model Institute of Technology
January 2026 - Present
Assistant Professor
Teaching and guiding students in computing and IT disciplines, contributing to curriculum design, and fostering an industry-ready learning environment.
Jan 2026 - Present
Certification & Professional Learning Lead
Leading certification pathways and professional learning initiatives to align student outcomes with global industry standards, including cloud and data certifications.
Jan 2026 - Present
Islington College Kathmandu
7 years 7 months | Jun 2018 - Dec 2025
Program Leader
Led academic program strategy, faculty development, curriculum review, and maintained quality assurance standards across computing degrees.
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
Associate Program Leader
Supported program leadership functions, contributing to student welfare, academic planning, and institutional reporting.
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
Alliance Lead - APN (Amazon Partner Network)
Managed the AWS Academy partnership at the institutional level, overseeing AWS-aligned content, student cloud certifications, and faculty readiness programs.
Dec 2022 - Dec 2025
CPOC - AWS Academy
Served as Cloud Program Operations Contact, facilitating AWS Academy course delivery, maintaining compliance with AWS certification program requirements.
Nov 2022 - Dec 2025
Module Leader & Lecturer
Designed and delivered modules in computing, data analysis, and cloud technology. Maintained module quality, marking standards, and student engagement.
Sep 2021 - Dec 2025
Senior Project Supervisor & Project Coordinator
Supervised final year student projects, coordinated project showcases, and maintained standards across student research and development work spanning multiple cohorts.
Jun 2018 - Dec 2025
Assistant Lecturer
Assisted in delivery of undergraduate modules in computing and IT, supported assessment design, and provided student mentoring.
Jun 2019 - Aug 2021
Teaching Assistant - Data Analysis Intern
Supported data analysis coursework delivery, assisting students with practical data tasks and analytical tooling exercises.
Oct 2020 - Feb 2021
Innovate Nepal Group
3 years | Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
Module Leader - Final Year Project
Led final year project modules, setting learning outcomes, supervising research, and ensuring academic quality in student deliverables.
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
Project Coordinator
Coordinated academic projects across student cohorts, streamlining timelines, resources, and supervisor allocation.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
Cloud Liaison Officer
Bridged cloud training partnerships with institutional academic programs, facilitating access to AWS resources and industry-relevant cloud skill development for students.
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
Crocus Pearl Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
2 years 3 months | Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Co-Founder & Director
Co-founded and directed a technology company, contributing to business development, product strategy, and operational leadership in the Nepali tech ecosystem.
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
Medium
Aug 2019 - Present (6+ years)
Blogger
Writing on technology, education, cloud, and professional development across two active publications on Medium, building a readership interested in the nexus of academia and industry.
Aug 2019 - Present
Credentials

Education & Certifications

Academic Background

MSc Information Technology & Applied Security
London Metropolitan University
2019 - 2022 | Specialization: Data Analytics
BSc (Hons) Computer Science - Information Technology
London Metropolitan University
2015 - 2018 | Specialization: Computing
Bachelor's & Master's Degree in Computer Science & IT
Islington College Kathmandu
2015 - 2022 | Collaborative program
+2 Level - Computer Science
United Academy
Higher Secondary Education

Certifications & Awards

AWS Data Community Builder (Dev)
Amazon Web Services
Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software
Professional Certification
Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere
Google Data Analytics
Process Data from Dirty to Clean
Google Data Analytics
School of Computing Academic Excellence Award
London Metropolitan University - Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017
Final Year Project (FYP) Show Case 2019
London Metropolitan University
Student Academic Representative (StAR)
Student Leadership & Academic Governance
Expertise

Skills & Competencies

Cloud & AWS
AWS Academy Amazon Partner Network AWS Data Community Cloud Architecture Cloud Certifications CPOC Operations Cloud Curriculum Design
Academic Leadership
Program Leadership Curriculum Development Module Design Assessment Quality Student Mentoring Strategic Planning Faculty Collaboration Graduate Employability
Technology & Development
Android Development Data Analysis Applied Security Software Engineering Information Technology Project Coordination Content QC
Research & Writing
Academic Research Technical Writing FYP Supervision Industry Research Blog Writing Content Strategy
Languages
English Nepali Nepal Bhasa Hindi
Professional & Leadership
Entrepreneurship Industry Partnerships Institutional Growth Certification Pathways Stakeholder Engagement Community Building
Thought Leadership

Writing & Ideas

Sharing ideas at the edge of education and tech

Since 2019, I have been writing on Medium about cloud technology, education reform, career development, and the practical realities of working across academia and industry in Nepal and beyond.

Let's Connect

Whether you are interested in academic collaboration, cloud education partnerships, program development discussions, or just want to say hello - I would love to hear from you.

Send an Email
Email
sugatmanshakya23@gmail.com
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/sugat-man-shakya/
Medium Blog
medium.com/@sugatmanshakya23
Academia.edu
londonmet.academia.edu/SugatManShakya
Reserach Gate
researchgate.net/profile/Sugat-Shakya-2