Saravanan Thangavel — Co-Founder

Most organizations want to improve people performance—but struggle with misaligned HR systems, fragmented L&D efforts, and unclear use of AI.⁣ ⁣ 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐑 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐇𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋&𝐃 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, and then selectively apply AI and analytics to improve workforce performance, leadership capability, and decision-making.⁣ ⁣ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡:⁣ ✔ Aligning HR & L&D strategy to business goals⁣ ✔ Designing capability and skill frameworks⁣ ✔ Building leadership and manager effectiveness⁣ ✔ Applying AI responsibly in HR (analytics, assessments, L&D diagnostics)⁣ ✔ Moving from activity-based HR to outcome-driven people systems⁣ ⁣ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤:⁣ -I don’t sell tools or hype.⁣ -I diagnose first, design second, and enable adoption through structured interventions.⁣ ⁣ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲:⁣ 1. 15+ years in HR, L&D, and OD⁣ 2. HR Director & Founder – Craskills L&D Solutions⁣ 3. Background in I/O Psychology⁣ 4. Trained 40,000+ professionals across corporate & academic institutions⁣ ⁣ 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐬:⁣ • HR & L&D Diagnostics⁣ • AI-enabled HR system design⁣ • Leadership & HR capability building⁣ • Consulting + training interventions⁣ ⁣ 📩 Let’s connect if you’re building future-ready HR and L&D systems that actually deliver results.⁣ saravanan@craskills.com | +91 97915 86186 | www.craskills.com

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR and L&D transformation consultant with a focus on AI integration.

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience: 17 yrs 3 mos

Skills

Hr Consulting
Human Resources (hr)
Hr Strategy
Learning & Development Systems
Strategic Hr Management
Recruitment And Talent Acquisition
Training & Development
Career Counseling

Career Highlights

15+ years in HR, L&D, and OD.
Trained over 40,000 professionals across sectors.
Expert in AI-enabled HR and L&D transformation.

Work Experience

EASA College of Engineering and Technology

Human Resources Director (2 yrs 2 mos)

Sakthi Institute of Information and Management Studies

Training and Placement Officer (1 yr)

Metley AI HR Solutions

Workforce Performance Architect (4 yrs 5 mos)

CVBOX India

Founder (2 yrs 6 mos)

Prototype Communications India

Founder (10 yrs 6 mos)

Wisdom School of Management

Assistant Professor (1 yr 9 mos)

AR School of Business

Assistant Professor (2 yrs 1 mo)

Craskills Learning Solutions

Founder and Head L&D (15 yrs 1 mo)

Esvel Group

Founder (17 yrs 1 mo)

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at ANNA UNIVERSITY - India

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at Wisdom School of Management

Saravanan Thangavel

Co-Founder

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India17 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

15+ years in HR, L&D, and OD.
Trained over 40,000 professionals across sectors.
Expert in AI-enabled HR and L&D transformation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR and L&D transformation consultant with a focus on AI integration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Hr ConsultingHuman Resources (hr)Hr StrategyLearning & Development SystemsStrategic Hr ManagementRecruitment And Talent AcquisitionTraining & DevelopmentCareer Counseling

Other Skills

LDHR Business PartneringLeadership & StrategyTeam BuildingWritten CommunicationCoachingCurriculum DevelopmentTraining DeliveryTraining Needs AnalysisAI in HRPeople AnalyticsRecruitingPerformance AppraisalHR TransformationHR Policies

About

Experience

17 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Easa college of engineering and technology

Human Resources Director

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

As the HR Director at EASA College of Engineering and Technology, I focus on building a supportive, professional, and growth-oriented environment for all employees.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement HR policies aligned with institutional goals.
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention strategies.
Design and execute training programs for faculty and staff.
Drive performance management and appraisals.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and institutional guidelines.
Foster a positive work culture promoting teamwork and innovation.
Handle employee grievances and maintain workplace harmony.
Collaborate with leadership for manpower planning and organizational growth.
Plan employee engagement and recognition programs.
Manage payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance.
Core Values:
Integrity in all HR operations.
Commitment to faculty and staff development.
Innovation in driving HR initiatives.
Skills & Expertise:
Strategic HR Management
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Training & Development
Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
Performance Management Systems
Compliance and Labor Law Knowledge

RecruitingPerformance AppraisalHR TransformationHR PoliciesEmployee EngagementStrategic HR Management+1

Sakthi institute of information and management studies

Training and Placement Officer

Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Industry Engagement & Networking: Fostered robust partnerships with diverse industries to comprehend hiring trends and cultivate meaningful collaborations. Represented the institution at high-profile networking events and conferences, strengthening the school's industry connections.
Student Career Development: Delivered personalized career counseling, empowering students to define goals, refine resumes, and excel in interviews. Conducted engaging workshops on job search strategies, interview techniques, and networking skills.
Job Placement & Internships: Orchestrated seamless placement procedures by managing job postings, coordinating interviews, and negotiating job offers. Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum with real-world industry demands, boosting students' employability.
Employer Relations: Cultivated and expanded the school's employer network, providing a diverse array of job opportunities for students. Ensured exceptional on-campus recruitment experiences for employers, promoting lasting partnerships.
Data Analytics & Reporting: Gathered and analyzed placement data, offering valuable insights for optimizing placement strategies. Produced compelling reports to showcase placement successes and inform continuous improvement.
Alumni Engagement: Facilitated valuable connections between students and alumni, harnessing their experiences to enrich career development initiatives. Championed alumni mentorship programs, driving comprehensive career guidance.

Metley ai hr solutions

Workforce Performance Architect

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos · Hybrid

HR ConsultingHuman Resources (HR)LDHR Business Partnering

Cvbox india

Founder

Feb 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Chennai Area, India

Written CommunicationCoachingCareer CounselingIndustry PartnershipsStudent DevelopmentData Analysis & Reporting+2

Prototype communications india

Founder

Oct 2015 – Apr 2026 · 10 yrs 6 mos · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Wisdom school of management

Assistant Professor

Jul 2014 – Apr 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

Ar school of business

Assistant Professor

Jul 2012 – Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Dindigul Area, India

Written CommunicationCoachingTraining Needs AnalysisTraining & Development

Craskills learning solutions

Founder and Head L&D

Apr 2011 – Present · 15 yrs 1 mo · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 | 𝐇𝐑 & 𝐋&𝐃 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠⁣
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I founded Craskills to help organizations move beyond fragmented HR initiatives and build integrated, outcome-driven HR and L&D systems, with AI and analytics used as strategic enablers.⁣
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𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 & 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭⁣
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Lead HR & L&D transformation consulting engagements for organizations seeking measurable improvement in people performance and leadership capability⁣
Diagnose HR maturity, L&D effectiveness, and capability gaps before designing any solution⁣
Design capability frameworks, learning architectures, and leadership development systems aligned to business goals⁣
Guide organizations on responsible and practical adoption of AI in HR, including analytics, assessments, and L&D diagnostics⁣
Advise business leaders and HR heads on workforce strategy, skill readiness, and change management⁣
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲⁣
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𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Diagnostic → System Design → Capability Building⁣
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Delivered blended interventions across:⁣
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HR capability development⁣
Leadership & manager effectiveness⁣
AI literacy for HR and business leaders⁣
Data-driven people decision making⁣
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𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡⁣
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12+ years across HR, L&D, and OD⁣
Worked with corporate and academic institutions across sectors⁣
Trained and mentored 40,000+ professionals⁣
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Built Craskills as a founder-led consulting practice, ensuring senior-level involvement in every engagement⁣
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𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬⁣
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HR Strategy | Learning & Development Systems | Capability Building | Leadership Development | AI in HR | People Analytics | Organizational Effectiveness

Leadership & StrategyTeam BuildingWritten CommunicationCoachingCurriculum DevelopmentTraining Delivery+3

Esvel group

Founder

Mar 2009 – Apr 2026 · 17 yrs 1 mo · Coimbatore, Madurai & Chennai

To recruit top tier talent, communicate a clear vision to the company’s stakeholders, and make sure the company doesn’t run out of money.Setting strategy and direction. Modelling and setting company culture. Capital allocation to the company's priorities.