Jun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs · India

• Hello Folks, My long cherished dream of publishing a book has come true. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸, my first book got released on Amazon & leading book stores on June 25th 2024. You can get a copy of the book at https://amzn.in/d/62fzcCv

Jan 2019 – Aug 2019 · 7 mos

• Brands: More Supermarkets and More MegaStore
• Engage with Business heads to chart out the L&D strategy in-line with the organizational goals
• Translate the L&D strategy into role-wise, competency based learning road-maps
• Design & execute DAC (Development and Assessment Center) part of talent management initiatives; Build individual development plans (70:20:10 model)
• Manage the Learning design team to Design and create learning interventions with best-in-class instructional methodologies (mLearning, Video based Learning, Simulations etc.)
• Build governance and certification mechanism for each intervention
• Implement the learning strategy and monitor the results for effectiveness

Mar 2018 – Dec 2018 · 9 mos

• Brands: Louis Phillippe, AllenSolly, Van Heusen, Peter England, Planet Fashion, Forever 21, People, Skult, Simon Carter & VH Innerwear
• Engage with Business heads to chart out the L&D strategy in-line with the organizational goals
• Translate the L&D strategy into role-wise, competency based learning road-maps
• Design & execute DAC (Development and Assessment Center) part of talent management initiatives; Build individual development plans (70:20:10 model)
• Manage the Learning design team to Design and create learning interventions with best-in-class instructional methodologies (mLearning, Video based Learning, Simulations etc.)
• Build governance and certification mechanism for each intervention
• Implement the learning strategy and monitor the results for effectiveness

Mar 2016 – Mar 2018 · 2 yrs

• ABCRE is the custodian of Learning & Development for retail business units of Aditya Birla Group (Madura Fashion & LifeStyle, Aditya Birla Retail & Pantaloons). Overall 20,000+ workforce. ABCRE is a 50 member specialized L&D team. I lead a 40+ member team managing the learning effectiveness and business engagement.

Mar 2013 – Mar 2016 · 3 yrs

• Engage with business heads and craft learning agenda in alignment with Business agenda
• Translate the L&D strategy into role-wise, competency based learning road-maps
• Liaison with business stakeholders and co-create the learning interventions
• Manage the team of Program managers, coach & mentor them in building the programs
• Identify external training vendors and build the learning interventions within the budgets available
• Explore the best practices in the learning domain by being part of industry communities

Nov 2010 – Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

• Strategy to execution of L&D interventions at Zonal level
• Manage a team of 20 trainers and meet the L&D needs of all Future Group brands of South zone
• Handle Center Operations for 15 training rooms and the related infrastructure
• Liaison with brand L&D teams and create the monthly calendars keeping the L&D budgets also in mind
• Publish periodic MIS and engage with stakeholders on training effectiveness

Oct 2008 – Oct 2010 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

• Design, Develop and Deliver training modules for different industries.
• Worked with brands like Infosys, TATA Motors, Vijaya Bank, NGO's and educational institutions

Jun 2006 – Sep 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

• Deliver soft skills and behavior skills training programs for Infosys, Wipro, Progeon, Fidelity and other IT/ITES companies
• Conduct Role-based behavioral training programs for middle management teams of Infosys

Jun 2004 – May 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos

• SG Vocational Guidance Center is an NGO offering Free training on basic computer operations, Software languages & spoken English etc.
• My responsibility was to setup the unit from the scratch (Set up processes, design course ware, train the faculty, Promote the courses at various colleges, conduct the courses and place the team