• Educational leadership
• Vocational and skill-based education
• Technology based solutions

Somnath Patnaik is a senior administrator with over eight years of experience in project management, facility operations, and educational compliance. He served as a Senior Administrator cum Academic Coordinator at Klorofeel School, Brahmapur where he was not only instrumental in securing all approvals from government including CBSE affiliation and managing end-to-end school operations but also engages in academic activities like teaching Robotics using Lego, Computer Science and Vocational Education. His work involved developing SoPs to achieve operational excellence, maintaining coordination with Teachers and Parents, making him expert in managing Academic Administration.

He previously co-founded an electric tricycle manufacturing start-up in association with Centurion University, becoming the first electric vehicle manufacturer in Odisha. This role enhanced his skills in regulatory adherence and managing supply chain logistics. Somnath holds a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from Centurion University of Technology and Management. He is adept at using technology to enhance institutional engagement and has been recognised multiple times for his professional excellence.