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Shahid Mohammad, PhD, Founder and CEO of GradeNext
A message from our Founder

Why I Built GradeNext

Shahid Mohammad, PhD (Neuroscientist) · Founder & CEO, GradeNext

Dear Parents and Learners,

I built GradeNext with a simple belief: every child has the potential to learn, grow, and succeed when given the right support, guidance, and opportunity.

For more than 20 years, I have worked in child brain development, studying how children learn, develop, and reach their potential. That experience has shaped how I think about education: when we understand the learner, we can make learning more meaningful and effective.

Education is more than grades. It is about building knowledge, inspiring curiosity, developing confidence, and giving students the courage to keep going when learning becomes challenging.

At GradeNext, we combine Neuroscience, AI-driven Personalized Learning, Expert Mentorship, and Visual Education to help students master their academics while developing the skills they need for life.

Our goal is clear: to help every student achieve 100% in every subject and become a confident, capable, independent learner.

Every challenge is an opportunity to learn.

Every child has the potential to excel.

That is why I built GradeNext.

With warmth and belief in every learner,

Shahid Mohammad
Founder & CEO, GradeNext
SUBJECT MENTORS

The mentors guiding every subject

Experts Shahid brought together to coach kids in coding, science, and beyond.

Rumee Shahid
Mentor & Coach

Rumee Shahid

Strategic Officer & Student Empowerment Coach

Mathematics · Science · Language Arts · Student Empowerment
About the mentor
Profession
Strategic Officer & Student Empowerment Coach
Education
  • Master's in Human Science
Focus

With more than 15 years of preparing education strategy, Rumee brings a deep understanding of student learning and development to GradeNext. She specializes in Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts and is passionate about helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and become motivated, independent learners.

Strategic Leadership & Student Empowerment
  • Developing student-centered learning strategies
  • Supporting academic growth from elementary through high school
  • Helping students build confidence and recognize their strengths
  • Promoting curiosity, resilience, and a positive mindset toward learning
  • Guiding students to set meaningful academic goals
  • Encouraging independent thinking and lifelong learning
Pranshu Mishra
AI & Programming

Pranshu Mishra

AI & Programming Specialist

Artificial Intelligence · Programming · Problem Solving · Engaged Learning
About the mentor
Profession
AI & Programming Specialist
Education
  • Bachelor of Technology · AI & Mechatronics Engineering
Focus

Passionate about mentoring students through engaging, interactive, and practical learning experiences. Focuses on making AI and programming concepts easier to understand through hands-on projects, real-world examples, and problem-solving.

Mentorship & support
  • Personalized programming learning based on student level
  • Interactive and engaging AI & programming sessions
  • Hands-on projects and practical applications
  • Real-world examples to simplify complex concepts
  • Step-by-step guidance in coding and problem-solving
  • Encourages curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking
Ummiyah Nasim
AI & Programming

Ummiyah Nasim

Engineering Manager, Mercari Japan

Python · AI Agents · Web Development · Engineering
About the mentor
Profession
Engineering Manager, Mercari Japan
Education
  • Bachelor of Technology · ECE - India
Focus

Leads GradeNext’s AI and programming path — from block coding to Python, web apps, and AI agents.

Mentorship & support
  • Personalized coding roadmap by skill level
  • Live project feedback and code reviews
  • Support from first program to shipped portfolio pieces
  • Parent updates on progress and next milestones
Rahmatullah Ahmad
Cloud & DevOps

Rahmatullah Ahmad

DevOps Engineer, Rakuten Japan

Cloud · DevOps · Servers · Automation
About the mentor
Profession
DevOps Engineer, Rakuten Japan
Education
  • Graduated in Computer Science - India
Focus

Helps students take projects from “works on my laptop” to reliable servers and cloud deployment.

Mentorship & support
  • Server & cloud fundamentals made practical
  • Guidance on deploying student projects safely
  • DevOps habits: environments, monitoring, and reliability
  • Support bridging web/AI builds into real cloud setups
Naushad Ahamad
Web Development & AI

Naushad Ahamad

Founder, Robust Softech Private Limited

Web Development · AI · Data Science · Founder
About the mentor
Profession
Founder, Robust Softech Private Limited
Education
  • Bachelor of Technology - IT - India
  • MBA specialized in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Focus

Brings real industry experience into mentoring — helping students build modern web products and use AI in practice.

Mentorship & support
  • Hands-on web & AI project mentoring
  • Industry-aware guidance from a founder’s perspective
  • Debugging support when concepts get stuck
  • Portfolio-ready websites, apps, and AI-powered builds

…and a full team for doubt support

Behind every GradeNext student there's a dedicated support team — available for 1:1 sessions and instant doubt-solving, around the clock.

Aashna Verma
Mathematics & Science Tutor

Aashna Verma

Mathematics · Science · Visual Learning · Concept Building
About the Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Technology · Industrial & Production Engineering
Focus

Makes Mathematics and Science easier to understand through visual explanations, real-life examples, and concept-based learning. Focuses on helping students build strong fundamentals and learn with clarity and confidence.

Tutoring Support
  • Personalized learning based on student’s level
  • Visual explanations for complex concepts
  • Real-life examples and practical applications
  • Strong focus on conceptual understanding
  • Step-by-step guidance in Mathematics & Science
Aryan Singh
AI & Technology Tutor

Aryan Singh

AI · Generative AI · Vibe Coding · Automation · Python · Web Development
About the Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Technology · Computer Science & Engineering · JEC
Focus

Specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Vibe Coding, Automation, Python, and Web Development, with a strong focus on practical and project-based learning. Helps students turn concepts into real-world projects while developing strong technical and problem-solving skills.

Tutoring Support
  • Personalized learning roadmap based on skill level
  • Hands-on AI and Generative AI projects
  • Practical Python & Web Development guidance
  • Vibe Coding and modern AI-assisted development
  • Automation and real-world technology projects
  • Project-based learning with continuous mentor support
Himanshu Mishra
Mathematics & Experiment Tutor

Himanshu Mishra

Mathematics · Experiments · Concept Building · Practical Learning
About the Tutor
Education
  • Bachelor of Technology · Civil Engineering
Experience
  • 3+ Years of Teaching Experience
Focus

Makes Mathematics and Experiments engaging through practical demonstrations, visual understanding, real-life examples, and hands-on learning. Helps students understand concepts clearly and connect classroom learning with the world around them.

Tutoring Support
  • Personalized learning based on student’s level
  • Step-by-step Mathematics guidance
  • Interactive experiments and demonstrations
  • Real-life applications of mathematical concepts
  • Strong focus on conceptual and practical understanding
  • Encourages curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving

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