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DR. JASON DIWAKER UGARGOL
DR. JASON DIWAKER UGARGOL
Professor & Dean Academics & Students Affairs
DOJ: 4th November 2024
Brief Biography
Prof. Jason holds over 20 years of professional experience cutting across industry, public and private academia, consulting and research. He has held critical senior leadership positions – both academic and administrative across public and private academia and has a record of demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in Management Studies. He holds a PhD in Management, a MPhil in Management, and an MBA. Dr. Jason focuses on themes such as Human resources management, Employee engagement, Training and development. Apart from this, he has forayed into areas of General management.
EXPERTISE (AREAS)
I) Employee engagement, Human Resources Management
II). Marketing
III). General Management
Published Journal Articles / Books / Chapters
Selected Research Projects
- Swamy, S. S., et al (2014). Major Research Project on Development and Validation of Tool on Critical Thinking Skills: An Evaluative Study of its Benefits for Institutional Leadership in India. Centre for Publications, CHRIST. Vol 3, Pages xiv, 138, ISBN 978-93-82305-40-8. Available at: CHRIST UNIVERSITY
MDP/Certificate Course/ Trainings Organised
- Team Building exercises for Middle and Senior Management at CME, Infosys Technologies
- Strategy summit organized for the leadership team at Nous Infosystems
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Serving as Journal Reviewer for the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
- Won the Infosys Platina team award for performance / valuable contribution
Professional Memberships
- Life Member, National Human Resources Development (NHRD) Network
- Member, Indian Society for Training and Development
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES (SESSION CHAIR/PAPER PRESENTOR)
- Ugargol, J. D. (2017). Flexible Work Arrangement Options and Employee Engagement in the IT Sector: Findings from India’s Silicon Valley. Proceedings of World Research Forum for Engineers and Researchers (WRFER) International Conference, Bengaluru, Institute of Research and Journals (IRAJ Research Forum), India, Page 67. ISBN: 978-93-86291-63-9. Available at: 307-150035501467.pdf (digitalxplore.org)
- Ugargol, J. D. (2015). The Role of Work Flexibility on Employee Engagement: Preliminary Reflections from the Knowledge Industry in India. National Conference on Human capital challenges in knowledge driven organizations organized by Institute of Management, CHRIST University on 06-Mar-2015 and 07-Mar-2015. Access at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2669913
| EDUCATION | COURSE / DEGREE | YEAR | INSTITUTION |
|---|---|---|---|
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Highest Qualification |
Ph.D in Management |
2020 |
Christ University |
|
Masters |
M.Phil in Management |
2010 |
Bharathidasan University |
|
Masters |
Master of Business Administration |
2003 |
Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore University |
|
Graduation |
Bachelor’s in Commerce |
2000 |
Christ College, Bangalore University |
|
CERTIFICATION |
Dip. T&D |
2021 |
Indian Society for Training and Development, New Delhi |
|
CERTIFICATION |
Certificate course on S.P.C, TQM, 6 Sigma, & ISO 9001: 2000 Series |
2001 |
STQC Directorate, Dept. of I.T, ERTL (South),
Govt. of India
|
|
CERTIFICATION |
Certificate course in e-Commerce and e-Business Technologies |
2001 |
National Institute of Information Technology
(NIIT)
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