Step Edges

About Step Edges, SUNY, and the National Education Foundation

Accessible, career‑ready learning from 10th standard to post‑graduation—built around real projects, mentorship, and outcomes that matter.

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About STEP edges

STEP edges is India’s forward‑thinking skill development platform, empowering learners with globally benchmarked education rooted in national pride. As part of the Make India Great initiative, it delivers 21st‑century, job‑ready skills through a curriculum designed with leading American academic and industry experts. Programs combine American‑standard learning, SUNY‑linked certification pathways, and Skillsoft’s enterprise learning experience to build confidence, credibility, and career momentum.

Who we are

STEP edges blends academic rigor with industry relevance. Learners progress from fundamentals to advanced topics with structured pathways, milestones, and portfolio‑ready projects—guided by mentors and clear, market‑aligned outcomes.

Our collaboration with SUNY and NEF

The collaboration supports robust curriculum design, outcome‑based assessments, and learner success services across school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels—aligning coursework with industry expectations and project‑based evaluation.

What learners gain

Structured pathways for school (10th–12th), undergraduate, and postgraduate learners
Project‑based, practical work that turns into a portfolio employers notice
Mentorship, guidance, and resources that support clear career outcomes
Flexible, self‑paced formats—videos, interactive modules, and simulations (Skillsoft)
Affordable access with up to 65% NEF sponsorship in association with Leap2Upskill (licensed partner, Pan‑India)

About SUNY

The State University of New York (SUNY) is New York State’s comprehensive public university system across 64 campuses—research universities, comprehensive colleges, technology colleges, and community colleges— governed by a Board of Trustees and led by a Chancellor.

Academic quality is ensured through New York State Board of Regents authorization, recognized accreditation, and U.S. Department of Education recognition for Title IV eligibility. Representative SUNY campuses (e.g., University at Albany) are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About the National Education Foundation (NEF)

The National Education Foundation (NEF), founded in 1989, is a U.S. nonprofit focused on bridging employment, digital, and academic divides via affordable online and blended learning for students, job‑seekers, schools, and employers—supporting CTE, workforce development, and scholarship‑based upskilling.

NEF sponsorships expand affordable access to industry‑aligned content, mentoring, and certification‑oriented training at scale, including programs delivered with enterprise learning solutions.

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Founders

Deepak M

Co‑founder & Chief Opearting Officer

Deepak is a dynamic Chief Operating Officer with a 14-year career journey spanning call centers, media analysis, and a focused nine-year ride in education sales. This extensive experience has culminated in their current role as COO, a testament to their dedication and progression from an individual contributor to a strategic leader. Driven by a passion to transform education and empower India’s future, Deepak spearheads the execution of innovative education programs that align with the "Make India Great" initiative. With a strong record in optimizing operations, building strategic partnerships, and driving data-informed decision-making, ensuring scalable and impactful delivery of quality education to diverse communities across India. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to enhancing education accessibility and outcomes by leading cross-functional teams, implementing operational efficiencies, and fostering collaborations with global educational institutions, government agencies, and stakeholders.
Their leadership is anchored in a mission to leverage education as a catalyst for national development and to create opportunities that uplift learners and educators alike. As COO, Deepak combines visionary strategy with hands-on operational management to drive sustainable growth, maximize resource utilization, and advance the organization's goal of making India a leading nation through education excellence.

SAMUEL CEPHAS DEVASAGAYAM

Co‑founder & Chief Executive Officer

Samuel Cephas Devasagayam is a seasoned education management and consulting professional with a clear mission: to carve a distinctive niche in the education sector by delivering exceptional value to his organization and empowering candidates to ascend the corporate ladder. His approach is rooted in continuous learning and self-improvement, both professionally and personally, with organizational growth as his guiding objective. He thrives in dynamic, high-impact environments where his diverse skill set can be fully leveraged to elevate his company, colleagues, and candidates alike. With a proven track record in the education industry, Samuel brings extensive expertise across Sales, Marketing, Franchise Acquisition, Operations, Logistics, Branding, Public Relations, Advertising, Recruitment, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Execution, CRM, Market Research, Leadership, and both B2B and B2C Marketing. He is also well-versed in Digital Marketing and organizational development.
Samuel currently heads Operations, Administration, and Marketing, backed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a dual focus in Education Management and Marketing Management from MIBM Global. He is a Certified International Career Coach through Mindler and serves as a dedicated Career-Oriented Education Consultant, committed to guiding individuals and institutions toward meaningful success