Much like the mighty oak, our roots run deep. Born under the Back Benchers Education umbrella in 2016, we’ve been guiding postgraduate students abroad ever since.
While Back Benchers continues to exclusively cater to undergraduate services, as iConifer, we’re set to redefine the norm and pave a path that’s uniquely ours. We’re here to shake things up — drawing strength from our history and envisioning an innovative future.
Embarking on a postgraduate study abroad is more than choosing a program; it’s about crafting a future that aligns with your aspirations and capabilities. This is where iConifer steps in. Our expert team, composed of seasoned educators and industry insiders, offers end-to-end mentorship encompassing every aspect of the application process
We don’t just prepare you for admission; we prepare you for success. With our comprehensive support, you’ll navigate the complexities of applying to top universities worldwide with confidence and clarity. Our bespoke services are designed to enhance your strengths, address your concerns, and bring your postgraduate dreams to fruition.
Smriti Srivastava
Director & Founder
Aditya Chaudhary
Director & Co-Founder
Smitha K.R.
Senior Verbal Trainer
(SAT, ACT, GRE, & GMAT)
Vartika Pandey
Verbal Trainer
(PSAT, SAT, & ACT)
Deepa Vaswani
Senior Manager - Operations
Ashi Agrawal
Senior Creative Writer
Aakib Mattoo
Senior Creative Writer
Fazil Buchh
Creative Writer
Khushboo Goswami
Senior Executive - Operations
Atul Rajput
Software Development Engineer
Amodh Jha
Visiting Maths Faculty
Mahipal Saurot
Manager - Accounts
Jiarul Rehman
Sr. Executive - Facilities Management
Sunil Kumar
Sr. Executive - Facilities Management
Azhar Malik
Executive - Facilities Management
Surendra Yadav
Executive - Facilities Management
Smriti Srivastava
Director & Founder
The steady force behind our team, Smriti wears many hats with effortless grace—admissions mentor, operations leader, office cheerleader, and unofficial plant whisperer, she keeps every moving part working in perfect harmony. From guiding students through admissions to ensuring day-to-day operations run seamlessly, she brings calm, care, and precision to everything she does. Known for her thoughtful leadership and knack for making everyone feel supported, she's the person the team turns to when things get hectic. And if you're lucky, you might even be greeted with one of her surprise treats that instantly brighten the day.
Aditya Chaudhary
Director & Co-Founder
The guiding force behind our Undergraduate admissions team, Aditya has a remarkable ability to simplify even the most complex application journeys. With years of experience and an instinct for identifying the right opportunities, he helps students navigate the admissions process with confidence and clarity. His strategic thinking, calm approach, and unwavering support make him the first person everyone turns to when decisions matter most. Beyond work, he's known for his love of chess, sharp problem-solving skills, and a well-earned reputation for never saying no to a comforting bowl of homemade rajma-chawal.
Smitha K.R.
Senior Verbal Trainer (SAT, ACT, GRE, & GMAT)
With over two decades of experience turning students into confident communicators and grammar whizzes, she’s the go-to mentor for all things English. Known for her knack for simplifying even the trickiest concepts (and for never losing a Scrabble game), she brings clarity, structure, and calm to every classroom. Whether it’s answering last-minute queries or easing pre-test nerves, her support is as steady as it is effective. Outside the classroom, she finds joy in experimenting with new recipes and volunteering at a special needs school.
Deepa Vaswani
Senior Manager - Operations
Queries regarding admissions? Test portal crashing? Confused about documents or deadlines? Don’t worry—Deepa’s already ten steps ahead. With tabs open, alerts pinging, and her multitasking mode always on, she navigates the chaos like a seasoned pro! From decoding admissions puzzles to guiding students through the maze of applications, she handles it all with faultless precision. Efficient, dependable, and razor-sharp, she’s the force behind smooth operations and seamless coordination across teams. A silent superpower whose loyalty runs deep and whose standards never waver, Deepa is the glue that holds it all together, the heartbeat of every successful process.
Ashi Agrawal
Senior Creative Writer
Headphones in, music on and thus starts the writing jam!! Powered by coffee and willpower, Ashi sits there poised with her pen ready to create the next essay to reach Big Ben. She weaves sentences with the grace of a spider spinning its web! But wait—there’s more behind the screen. From hunting typos with eagle eyes to helping find talent that truly flies, she's engaged in fixing websites and keeping things bright. A loyal friend with an ever-extended helping hand, you can count on her whenever you experience a snag.
Aakib Mattoo
Senior Creative Writer
The enchanting realm of storytelling is his true dwelling. Sometimes, the words dance exclusively for his own delight, while on other occasions, they perform a grand waltz for the amusement of his cherished clients. And when he is not found immersed in the world of words, he is probably out there somehere savouring cinematic buffet as a connoisseur of cinematic feasts. From masterpieces to masquerades of mediocrity, he devours them all.
Vartika Pandey
Verbal Trainer (PSAT, SAT, & ACT)
Part grammar guru, part fiction fanatic, Vartika is on a mission to make English fun, fierce, and forever memorable. Off the clock? You’ll find her watching slice-of-life films (the more feelings, the better), defending the honor of not choosing a single favorite book, movie, or food (because honestly, how is that fair?), and geeking out over great dialogue. Fueled by coffee, creativity, and contagious energy, she doesn’t just teach lessons—she crafts experiences.
Fazil Buchh
Creative Writer
Trained in research, wired for storytelling, Fazil brings a scholar’s depth and a writer’s flair to every student narrative he shapes. He’s part narrative ninja, part brainstorming buddy, and fully committed to helping you write essays that sound like you, only sharper. With a background in media research and a soft spot for stories that make you feel things, he’s great at spotting the hidden brownie points in your journey and turning them into essay gold. Outside the word-world, Fazil is a film nerd, poetry junkie, and weekend trekker who believes the best stories are the ones you live.
Khushboo Goswami
Senior Executive - Operations
The heartbeat of our Operations team, Khushboo, is like a map’s legend to our office. Welcoming everyone with bright eyes and an infectious smile, she is always there to support with enthusiasm, be it behind-the-scenes work or assisting parents and students. Request her help once, and she will happily sneak you into Aditya Sir's office and is always ready to deploy her secret remedy: toffees!
Atul Rajput
Software Development Engineer
A core member of our tech team, Atul specializes in backend development and automation. With a talent for precise problem-solving and a passion for clean, efficient code, he ensures our software platforms and company workflows run smoothly. He works closely across departments—development, marketing, and more—to keep our tech stack and systems seamlessly integrated.
Amodh Jha
Visiting Maths Faculty
Numbers don’t intimidate Amodh—they inspire him. As our Visiting Maths Faculty, he has a remarkable ability to transform challenging concepts into simple, logical steps that students genuinely enjoy learning. Whether it’s GRE or GMAT, his or advanced quantitative problem-solving, patient approach and conceptual clarity help students build confidence alongside accuracy. Calm, approachable, and deeply committed to every learner’s progress, he believes that mastering mathematics is about understanding patterns rather than memorizing formulas. Beyond the classroom, he enjoys exploring mathematical puzzles and mentoring students to think analytically, solve creatively, and approach every challenge with confidence.
Mahipal Saurot
Manager - Accounts
Commutes from Mathura to Delhi daily? This legend’s perseverance reflects in how he single-handedly manages the accounts department with ease! Seated in the accounts room, he manages every detail with precision. In his free time, he’s glued to the news, so if you’re keen on the latest scoop or current affairs, he’s your go-to guru!
Jiarul Rehman
Sr. Executive - Facilities Management
He is a committed individual who is always ready to handle outside office challenges. From managing office events to diving into tedious tasks, he nails it all! You just need to inform him about the task and forget about it—because you can be assured that he will get it all done with utmost perfection.
Sunil Kumar
Sr. Executive - Facilities Management
He is that unsung hero of our amazing team who always goes the extra mile to help others. A human radio of interesting stories, but he will only let it all open while doing the activity that he loves the most—swinging the car while sitting behind the steering wheel.
Azhar Malik
Executive - Facilities Management
Our viral reel champion, the brand ambassador of GOOD VIBES in the office, will astound you with his popularity—millions of views and always on the dot at 10 a.m. He’s the office’s coffee maestro, so just offer a little bribe and watch him take care of your daily caffeine quest.
Surendra Yadav
Executive - Facilities Management
This cricket aficionado is a whiz at tracking every record, whether it's for the office or live scores. His favorite thing in the world? Swooping in like a hero just in time to save the day, all while never saying NO and flashing that signature smile.
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