Darshana Ananth

CEO

Bangalore, Karnataka, India12 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Expert in designing comprehensive L&D frameworks.
  • Proven track record in performance management.
  • Passionate about empowering leaders for organizational change.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic HR and L&D leader with expertise in organizational development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Learning & DevelopmentStrategic Hr ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsTraining & DevelopmentEmployee Engagement

Other Skills

Brand StrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness LeadershipBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness StorytellingCoaching & MentoringCommunicationConfidentialityCustomer-Focused SellingFinancial ReportingGrievancesGroup FacilitationHR Metrics & AnalyticsHR PoliciesHR Strategy

About

Transforming Organizations through People Excellence As an HR & L&D leader, I drive people transformation by integrating innovative HR strategies with impactful learning solutions. Expertise: •⁠ ⁠Designing & implementing comprehensive L&D frameworks from scratch •⁠ ⁠Crafting customized learning strategies for tech and non-tech teams •⁠ ⁠Performance management & improvement planning •⁠ ⁠Leadership development & coaching •⁠ ⁠Organizational design & talent retention •⁠ ⁠Business storytelling & group facilitation Passionate about: •⁠ ⁠Empowering leaders to drive change •⁠ ⁠Fostering inclusive, engaging work cultures •⁠ ⁠Unlocking human potential through learning & growth •⁠ ⁠Aligning HR & L&D initiatives with business objectives My goal: Transforming organizations by transforming people. Let's connect and explore how HR & L&D collaboration can drive your organization's success!

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 9 mos
Current Experience

Prakruthi

Head of HR & L&D

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore · On-site

The shape of work

Mentor + Community Member

Mar 2023Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

People DevelopmentStrategic HR ManagementNeeds AssessmentOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & DevelopmentTech Savy+16

Squadstack

Senior Manager - People Success

Jun 2022Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • ● Served as the HRBP for the Non-Tech Teams
  • ● Engineered negotiations, securing a game-changing deal that slashed annual costs by 75% through HRMS
  • implementation, consolidating tools and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • ● Directed L&D initiatives for the organization - includes vendor identification, empanelment, design and delivery custom
  • training interventions .Additionally established the E-Learning and L&D policy, and training programs across levels.
  • This involved measuring needs, effectiveness, and employee engagement.
  • ● Orchestrated complete Performance Review Cycles for tech and non tech teams with a 92% completion rate.
  • ● Crafted a performance potential matrix to pinpoint high-potential employees at risk of turnover and executed targeted
  • initiatives to enhance talent retention. Strategically mapped team utilization and performance to elevate team talent
  • density.
  • ● Implemented a Performance Improvement Plan (PiP) with a 75% success rate, using dedicated coaching and consistent
  • interventions to enhance performance.
  • ● Managed employee conflict resolution programs in cross-functional roles with a success rate of 98% and zero attrition
  • due to unresolved conflict. Deployed cross collaboration bootcamps between Engineering, Customer Success , Sales
  • and Delivery team through engagement and co-learning, using 50+ hours of learning and engagement sessions
  • ● Served as the Presiding officer for the POSH Committee.
  • ● Drove talent acquisition for the customer success team and was instrumental in hiring initiatives for senior leadership
  • roles. Was instrumental in making the talent team more data driven in hiring decision making.
  • ● Drove rewards and recognition, managing onboarding, engagement, performance evaluations, townhalls, training
  • initiatives and exits for both tech and non-tech teams.
People DevelopmentStrategic HR ManagementNeeds AssessmentEmployee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & Development+21

School of future

HR + L&D + Global Community Manager

May 2021Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • ● Piloted "Startup Offsites," the corporate training arm for custom outbound training solutions to address organizational challenges.
  • ● Managed training design, sales and partnership strategies resulting in a 30% growth in program bookings.
  • ● Built and implemented strategies for LinkedIn, email marketing, and network outreach, yielding an impressive 25%
  • increase in leads and expanding the organization's market reach by 40%.
  • ● Mentored 70+ students across 10+ countries, in real-world challenges, and achieved a remarkable 90% success rate in
  • guiding students towards impactful business solutions through personalized mentorship and cohort-based programs.
  • ● Supervised a team of 15 interns for Discord server "All Things Teens," driving a growth rate of over 75% in 3 months.
  • ● Successfully executed the end-to-end lifecycle of the "GRIT" (Get Real InTernships) program, achieving a 100% program
  • completion rate and receiving a 95% participant satisfaction rate.
People DevelopmentStrategic HR ManagementNeeds AssessmentEmployee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & Development+23

Proedge corporate training

Learning and Development Manager

Feb 2019Feb 2021 · 2 yrs · Bangalore · On-site

  • Proedge is a training solutions provider for organizations and colleges. This was a leadership position collaborating directly with the Founders and a team of 4. I Program Managed training for major clients such as Future Generali, Bajaj Finserv, Sula, Aditya Birla, IIFL, IDFC, Madhavbaug, 5 Paisa, universities and educational institutions.
  • ● Designed, developed, and managed training programs like a Hire-train-deploy, Onboarding, Tableau, Agile, Finance Basics, leadership, and Corporate Readiness for clients like Future Generali, Bajaj Finserv, Sula, Aditya Birla, IIFL, IDFC, Madhavbaug, 5 Paisa, universities and educational institutions.
  • ● Achieved 95% client satisfaction by aligning programs with client needs.
  • ● Tailored content for CA programs, collaborating with experts, resulting in 30% higher engagement and knowledge
  • retention.
  • ● Spearheaded exponential growth in the trainer network, elevating it from under 50 to over 1000 trainers under 6
  • months, mapped to specializations.
  • ● Enhanced vendor diversity as well, by transitioning from a single vendor to engaging numerous vendors offering more
  • capabilities, resulting in a 50% expansion of training resources.
  • ● Utilized specialized metrics for trainer management, leading to a 40% improvement in trainer utilization rates.
  • ● Implemented process automation and uniform process documentation, boosting team efficiency by 25% across key
  • operational areas and reducing new hire onboarding time by 30%.
People DevelopmentStrategic HR ManagementNeeds AssessmentEmployee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & Development+21

'self-employed'

Human Resource Consultant

Jan 2014Feb 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo · Bangalore

  • ● Transitioned career focus from a 7-year stint in finance to a passion for people transformation.
  • ● Delivered impactful training programs for clients, such as Covance, Kingrose, Purple Tab, Daiily.com and multiple
  • other startup’s and universities.
  • ● Some of these programs have resulted in between 10-25% increase in efficiency and effectiveness and global
  • implementation of practices as well.
  • ● Provided strategic advice on talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.
  • ● Provided customized HR solutions for clients, enhancing operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
Strategic HR ManagementNeeds AssessmentEmployee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & DevelopmentTech Savy+16

Societe generale global solution centre

Subject Matter Expert

Apr 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore

  • ● Efficiently transitioned IFRS and USGAAP Financial Reporting processes from Montreal to Bangalore, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time.
  • ● Streamlined Financial Reporting tasks for Japan entities, and set up best practices from the Montreal entities here, achieving a 15% improvement in accuracy.
  • ● Solved intricate challenges for senior leadership, ensuring 100% on-time project completion and championed process automation initiatives, leading to a 15% - 30% increase in operational efficiency.
  • ● Initiated impactful training and change management, contributing to an increase in team productivity.
  • ● Led the people and fun committee, driving improvement in employee engagement through diverse activities and events.
Employee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & DevelopmentTech SavyGrievancesProblem Solving+7

Cognizant technology solutions

Process Specialist

Jun 2010Oct 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

  • ● Led transfer of processes from UBS Bank for Financial Reporting, achieving seamless transition to Hyderabad operations. Presented Collateral requirement, Capital Adequacy, and Credit risk analysis reports to the FSA, demonstrating regulatory compliance.
  • ● Directed projects to streamline processes, achieving on-time delivery and cost-effective execution while overcoming intricate challenges for senior leadership.
  • ● Implemented process automation, leading to upwards of 35% increase in efficiency and fostering innovation in operations.
  • ● Initiated impactful training and change management, enhancing operational performance.
  • ● Led the people and fun committee, fostering a vibrant employee engagement culture through diverse activities and events.
Employee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & DevelopmentTech SavyGrievancesProblem Solving+4

Deutsche bank

Analyst

Jun 2007May 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • ● Initiated as a campus recruit on the Financial Accounting Services Team in Germany
  • ● Executed a record-breaking Accelerated Migration for a Banking Statistics role from Frankfurt in just 45 days, with zero setbacks and minimal assistance.
  • ● Drove process automation efforts, resulting in an impressive annual enhancement of process efficiency by over 25%, showcasing a commitment to innovation.
  • ● Implemented impactful training and change management, contributing to operational excellence.
  • ● Championed the people and fun committee, significantly boosting employee engagement.
Employee RelationsOrganizational EffectivenessLearning & DevelopmentTech SavyGrievancesProblem Solving+6

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Executive Management Programme — People Leadership And Strategic HR Management

Sep 2024Aug 2025

SIES College of Commerce and Economics - Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2004Jan 2007

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