International Steering Committee

G. Balasubramanian Dr. Sadhana Parashar Dr. Rajesh Hassija Kevin Baird Dr. Swati Popat Vats Dr. Jesús Jara Mrs. Abha Meghe Dr. Andrew Ordover Humphrey Chan Pamit Anand Vishnu Patro Pramod Sharma Ms. Sneh Verma Dr. Punam Kashyap Ms. Sangeeta Krishan Giri Balasubramaniam

Guiding Excellence. Shaping the Future with Integrity and Inclusivity.

The SPARK Olympiads bring together some of the most distinguished minds in Indian and global education. With deep expertise in assessment innovation, student engagement, and large-scale assessment management, the Committee ensures that the SPARK Olympiads are future-ready, aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF, and driven by the highest standards of academic integrity and inclusivity.

Vishnu Patro, Test Delivery, ISCAR

Director, Assessment Solutions – Emerging Markets, Prometric

Vishnu Patro leads the design and delivery of solutions that address complex operational challenges for organisations across education, licensure, and certification. With more than 20 years of experience spanning operations management, customer service, and channel development, Mr. Patro plays a key role in ensuring successful, scalable test delivery in high-growth markets. He specializes in translating customer needs into viable, impactful solutions that support education and professional advancement.

Together, the members of the Spark Olympiads Steering Committee have influenced over 25,000 schools, led reforms at national and international levels, and shaped educational experiences for millions of learners. Their combined expertise ensures that Spark Olympiads are not just assessments but a national movement towards future-ready learning.