Prof. Col. Shishir Kumar is a decorated Indian Army veteran, academic leader, and Ed-Tech pioneer with over 50 years of experience. Combining three decades of military leadership with two decades in education, he served 15 years as Director of DIT University, Dehradun, and led the Ed-Tech startup ImaginXP, scaling it nationwide to upskill professionals in emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain, UI/UX, and IoT. He has commanded critical Army units, participated in IPKF and Op-Vijay, and earned the Chief of Army Staff Commendation and Vishisht Seva Medals. Prof. Kumar is a sought-after speaker and author of “Sorry! You are not employable”, addressing leadership, management, organizational excellence, and employability. He has served as faculty, curriculum advisor, and visiting lecturer at premier institutions, including Military College of EME, Defence Services Staff College, and IIM Indore. His work bridges operational excellence, strategic leadership, and education for the digital era.