About the Author

Vivek M. Agarwal

Director of Learning & Development, Axelerant Director & Principal AI Strategist, ProgressionSchool

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With over a decade of experience in building cutting-edge web applications and two decades in engineering starting from 1999, Vivek M. Agarwal has evolved from leading high-impact engineering teams to pioneering industry-ready AI education.

Current Focus

Vivek currently leads two business units at Axelerant Technologies, where he combines his passion for technology and education:

• Director of Learning & Development at Axelerant - Leading learning initiatives for global teams, keeping professionals industry-relevant in a rapidly evolving tech landscape
• Director & Principal AI Strategist at ProgressionSchool - An ed-tech initiative incubated within Axelerant, training developers to become future-ready Full-Stack GenAI Engineers

His mission is simple yet powerful: Give me 2 hours daily, and I'll help you master Generative AI, Full-Stack Development & AI Agents—no prerequisites, I teach from scratch.

What He Does

Teach: End-to-end Full-Stack and AI development, blending JavaScript, React, Next.js, Python, FastAPI, and cutting-edge AI frameworks (LangChain, RAG, Agentic AI).

Build: AI-driven applications, empowering businesses and individuals to harness Large Language Models, RAG Systems, and AI Agents.

Coach: Engineers, teams, and businesses to transition into AI-First Development through applied Generative AI strategies.

Expertise

Full-Stack Development

• Frontend: HTML, Advanced CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, NextJS, SEO
• Backend: Python, FastAPI, RESTful API, SQLAlchemy, OAuth, JWT

Generative AI

• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Advanced Prompt Engineering
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG Systems)
• LangChain & Vector Databases

Agentic AI (Multi-Agent Systems)

• ReAct Agents (Langchain)
• AI Agents with Autogen, CrewAI, Langraph
• Complex Multi-Agent AI Systems

Journey & Impact

Educational Leadership

• Director of Pedagogy & Curriculum at Masai School - Transformed the learner experience by introducing mastery-based assessments, aligning curriculum with industry standards, and redesigning pedagogy to emphasize practical, real-world applications
• Trained 6,000+ engineers in JavaScript, MERN, and AI development, fundamentally improving learning outcomes and job readiness
• Introduced innovative teaching methodologies that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industry skills

Engineering Excellence

• Built several Full-Stack solutions for Fortune 2000 companies
• 20+ years of engineering experience, starting with first application in 1999
• Deep expertise in architecting scalable, production-ready applications

Recognition & Achievements

• Strapi Worldwide Hackathon Winner - Demonstrated innovation in modern development frameworks
• Known for making complex technical concepts accessible and practical
• Built a reputation for transforming engineers into confident, industry-ready professionals

Teaching Philosophy

Vivek believes in learning by doing. His approach combines:

1. No Prerequisites Required - Start from scratch, build to mastery
2. Hands-On, Applied Learning - Every concept tied to real-world applications
3. Mastery-Based Progression - Move forward only when truly ready
4. Industry Alignment - Skills that matter in today's job market
5. Continuous Support - Coach, mentor, guide throughout the journey

Why This Book?

After training thousands of engineers and observing countless teaching challenges, Vivek recognized a universal need: practical, time-efficient strategies that work in real classrooms. This handbook distills years of pedagogical research, classroom testing, and proven strategies into bite-sized, actionable activities that any teacher can implement immediately.

Drawing from his experience in curriculum design, mastery-based learning, and engagement strategies, Vivek created this resource to help educators transform every classroom moment into a powerful learning opportunity—without adding to their already full plates.

Connect

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivmagarwal/ GitHub: https://github.com/vivmagarwal

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"If you're an aspiring engineer, a business looking to integrate AI, or someone who wants to be future-ready in AI-driven software development, let's talk!"

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From the Author

Teaching is one of the most challenging and rewarding professions. Every day, you face the monumental task of engaging diverse learners, maintaining attention, assessing understanding, and fostering growth—all while managing time, resources, and energy.

This handbook was born from a simple observation: The most effective teaching moments are often the smallest ones. A well-timed question, a quick movement break, a 30-second reflection—these "nano activities" compound into extraordinary learning experiences.

My hope is that this collection becomes your trusted companion, living on your desk or bookmarked on your device, ready to inject energy, engagement, and effectiveness into any teaching moment.

Thank you for the incredible work you do every day. You are shaping the future, one moment at a time.

— Vivek M. Agarwal