Samiksha Bhardwaj-Knauer

Co-Founder

Munich, Bavaria, Germany8 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder and CEO of Culture Smart.
Expertise in psychometric assessments and employee engagement.
Passionate about optimizing workplace cultures.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in HR technology and psychometric solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Leadership HiringEmployee EngagementPsychometric AssessmentsConsultingData Analysis

Other Skills

AssessmentsLearning & Development MechanismsSuccession PlanningPersonality AssessmentsCognitive AssessmentsSkill-Based AssessmentsGame-Based AssessmentsSimulation-Based AssessmentsAssessment ValidationCompetency mappingJob analysisHuman Resources (HR)EntrepreneurshipR (Programming Language)Microsoft Office

About

I am the founder and CEO of Culture Smart, a company on a mission to make workplaces better...for everyone. Culture Smart revolutionises how organisations attract, nurture, and grow talent. Drawing from my background as a Psychologist and a Psychometrician, I blend the science of human behaviour with innovative technology to design solutions that empower businesses and their people to excel. At Culture Smart, we specialise in building smart, people-centric organisations. Our expertise spans Leadership Hiring, Employee Engagement, Assessments, Learning & Development Mechanisms, and Succession Planning. We partner with companies to create tailored solutions that not only deliver results but inspire lasting transformation. My passion lies in helping organisations create work cultures where talent thrives, leaders shine, and teams work seamlessly to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Curious about how to future-proof your workforce and cultivate a winning culture? Let’s connect! Visit <www.culture-smart.com> or reach out for a conversation.

Experience

8 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Culture smart

Founder

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · Hybrid

Revolutionising talent strategies through psychology and innovation. Passionate about empowering organisations to optimize the power of their work culture where people and businesses thrive.

Leadership HiringEmployee EngagementAssessmentsLearning & Development MechanismsSuccession Planning

Itcaan

Senior Consultant (Assessment and Research)

Mar 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 11 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

Headed the Psychometrics Team at itcaan, leading the design of Personality Assessments, Cognitive Assessments, and other Psychometric solutions.
Managed Subject Matter Experts for Skill-Based Assessments, ensuring high-quality assessment tools for clients.
Consulted clients on the appropriate usage of Psychometric assessments, resolving human resources issues effectively.

Psychometric assessmentsPersonality AssessmentsCognitive AssessmentsSkill-Based AssessmentsConsulting

Armezo solutions pvt. ltd.

Senior Analyst (Knowledge and Research)

Jan 2018 – Mar 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Led the Psychometric Division at Armezo Solutions, designing Game-Based Assessments and Simulation-Based Assessments.
Conducted data analysis for Assessment Validation, Predictive Validation, and Benchmarking, providing clients with valuable insights.
Collaborated with clients to provide tailored solutions, enhancing their organizational performance through psychometric solutions.

Game-Based AssessmentsSimulation-Based AssessmentsData AnalysisAssessment ValidationPsychometric assessments

Mettl

2 roles

Consultant

Promoted

Apr 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, India

Designed psychometric assessments, conducted competency mapping, and performed job analysis for clients at Mettl.
Conducted research and data analysis to provide valuable insights to clients.
Consulted with clients to understand their needs and provided solutions to help them achieve their goals.

Competency mappingJob analysisData analysisPsychometric assessmentsConsulting

Associate Psychometrician

Sep 2015 – Mar 2016 · 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

Competency mapping and data analysis.
Conducted job analysis and research to support project delivery.
Promoted from Psychometrician to Consultant in 2016 for exceptional performance.

Competency mappingData analysisJob analysisPsychometric assessments

Indian farmers fertiliser cooperative (iffco)

Intern

Apr 2014 – Jun 2014 · 2 mos · Delhi, India

During my internship at Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (Iffco) in Delhi, India, I gained valuable insights into HR functions, people management, and corporate law. I conducted assessments to help personnel improve self-awareness and skills development.

Manobal clinic

Clinical Psychology Intern

Jan 2012 – Mar 2012 · 2 mos · Delhi, India

During my internship at Manobal Clinic in Delhi, India, I had the opportunity to observe patients, assist psychologists with day-to-day tasks, and gain a deeper understanding of mental illness and its effects on individuals and society. This experience allowed me to develop my communication skills and empathy towards patients, while also learning the importance of teamwork in a clinical setting.