About
As the Head of Learning and Development at Zinnov, a global management consulting firm, I lead the end-to-end L&D function for the Globalization Excellence division. With over 16 years of experience in the IT, BPO and services industry, I have developed and implemented innovative and effective learning strategies, programs, and solutions that align with the business goals and the needs of the modern learners. I have a proven track record of creating and transforming an L&D function from scratch to an award-winning stage in a short and quick period. I have been partnering with Managing Directors/ Site Leaders/ Business Leaders as a business enabler and as an advisory partner through creating and implementing various curated L&D programs across various avenues. In the recent days, I have been working with business units to ensure AI fluency across various organizations through a structured AI skill development programs for both technical and non technical teams and helping them achieve m…
Experience
Head - Learning & Development, Gccs
Present
Leads L&D strategy for global capability centers, designing and delivering comprehensive learning solutions. Takes a modern, strategic, and people-centered approach to Learning & Development (L&D), especially in the context of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). His L&D philosophy combines business impact, digital learning ecosystems, and coaching-led development. Masters the designing, developing and delivering Leadership Development Programs across Team Leads to CXOs. Acts as talent development advisory partner to the internal stakeholders and external clients.
Training Manager
Equiniti India · Chennai
Core responsibility includes setting up the L&D department from the scratch. Responsible for creating and implementing training programs, setting up of the digital academy(online learning portal) and overseeing the development of careers; Responsible to set performance metrics, evaluate productivity of training at constant intervals, and helps staff create long-term career plans within an organization.
Learning Consultant
Cognizant Technology Solutions · Chennai
Connect with business leaders and understand strategic opportunities. Own, Drive and execute Consulting engagements across business units and produce desired business impact. Set measurement parameters for an identified business problem through deep need analysis and collaborate with multiple sub-functions to arrive at a relevant solution.
Education
SRM University
Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Computer Engineering
Annamalai University
Grade 6 - Carnatic Music Vocals, Music
Jaya Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Information Technology
Vijayanta Model Higher Secondary school
Higher secondary, Bio Maths
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