Meet the Team Behind eduALTO’s Higher Education Impact

Miko David

Miko David is the President of David & Golyat, a digital strategy consulting firm specializing in business intelligence and market insights to help organizations make data-driven, performance-focused decisions.

Before founding David & Golyat, Miko held leadership roles in marketing and digital strategy, serving as Marketing Communications Director at Globe Telecom's Small & Medium Business Group and working at the Global New Business HQ of Havas Media in Madrid, Spain. He also served as Senior Digital Manager at Havas Media’s regional office in Singapore.

A recognized thought leader, Miko has spoken on digital trends and consumer insights on CNN Philippines and News 5, with his insights featured in BusinessWorld, The Philippine Star, Inquirer.net, When In Manila, and other media outlets.

Miko has also contributed to higher education, teaching master’s students at London Business School, serving as Adjunct Faculty at the National University of Singapore's Institute of Systems Science, and mentoring at Plug and Play Tech Center (Singapore). In the Philippines, he has conducted classes at AIM, Ateneo Graduate School of Business, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, Certified Digital Marketer, and FTW Foundation.

An MBA graduate from IE Business School, Miko is actively involved in industry and academic circles. He is a Board Member at Startup Village, a Trustee at the Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP), and a member of the Philippine Map Collectors Society (PHIMCOS).

Sharang Dhaimade

Sharang is a higher education expert with 8+ years of experience in student recruitment, strategic partnerships, and international expansion.

He began his career as Executive Assistant to the President of S P Jain School of Global Management (Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Sydney), contributing to admissions, outreach, and corporate relations. After a brief role as Regional Sales Manager at Global Data in Singapore, where he built relationships with APAC universities, he joined IE University Spain as Associate Director for India & South Asia, leading student recruitment and corporate engagement.

In 2019, Sharang co-founded SEED Global Education, a leading partner for higher education institutions expanding globally. SEED has helped top universities—including INSEAD, George Washington University, NYU, IE University, and Nanyang Technological University—achieve their international growth objectives.

An MBA graduate from S P Jain School of Global Management, Sharang is also a Visiting Faculty at the Indian Institute of Digital Education (IIDE), where he shares his passion for education and digital innovation.

Youjin Sung

Youjin is the Managing Director of LnD, an educational consulting firm specializing in emerging trends and innovative teaching methodologies. Passionate about personal growth, teaching excellence, and team development, she is committed to empowering educators and institutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Under her leadership, LnD is a key partner for local and global educational groups looking to expand into new markets. She thrives on building connections and creating impactful learning experiences.

Previously, Youjin held leadership roles as Country Director at IE Business School and Associate Director at KAIST. She is a certified facilitator for multinational enterprises (MNEs) and startups and has designed diverse educational programs, including Fun&Learn, Lan School, YNOTNOW, and How’s Your?

In addition to her consulting work, Youjin is the author of a self-development book, guiding individuals in career and personal goal setting. Her expertise and energy continue to inspire professionals and learners alike.

Javier Marin

Javier is a seasoned leader in education business development, with extensive experience in scaling companies, building global networks, and driving digital transformation in the sector.

As Director of Business Development at Proeduca, he leads the expansion of MIU City University Miami, developing a global network of educational consultants and digital portals. Previously, he spearheaded the creation and rapid expansion of education franchise projects, demonstrating strategic vision and execution excellence.

Beyond his corporate leadership, Javier advises startups and tech companies on digital transformation, helping organizations leverage technology for sustainable growth.

He holds a BBA from the University of Granada, an MBA with a finance specialization, and a Master’s in Internet Business. Passionate about innovation in education, he is also a lecturer on Innovation Management at UNIR.

Ben Roberts

Ben is an EdTech entrepreneur and coder dedicated to expanding access to education through technology and driving social mobility.

He founded a startup that provided university students with paid work experience before graduation, leading to a successful exit. Now, he focuses on Speechsquare, an AI-powered speech analytics platform designed for educators, speech therapists, and language practitioners. In parallel, he launched Melyngo, an AI-driven language learning platform offering courses in the seven most widely spoken languages, further advancing his mission to make education more accessible and impactful.

Ben holds a BA (Hons) in International Business Management from the University of Wolverhampton and began his career as an IT Professional Practitioner at Capgemini. With extensive experience in business development, marketing, and IT, he has worked across the UK, France, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore, bringing a global perspective to education technology innovation.