Career Journey

My Learning Design Journey

Career Journey

My Learning Design Journey

I trust the journey more than the destination — 16+ years of progressive impact across enterprise, technology, and learning innovation.

“You can never stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

Born in India and raised with a deep appreciation for creativity and nature, I bring a unique thought process and out-of-the-box thinking to every challenge. An enthusiastic gardener who thrives on juggling multiple tasks simultaneously, I continuously develop leadership capabilities alongside my craft.

When I’m not designing, I explore advancements in AI, real-time learning, automating instructional design workflows, and creative storytelling.

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Stakeholder Collaboration
Partnering with leaders, SMEs, and cross-functional teams to align learning to strategic goals.
Learning Technology
Transforming learning through cutting-edge tools from LMS platforms to AI content pipelines.
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Leadership & Mentoring
Growing teams, establishing CoEs, and mentoring designers to elevate their craft.
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Invent & Simplify
Finding elegant, scalable solutions to complex learning challenges through systems thinking.
Oct 2025–PresentThe Bradbury Group, USA (Remote)
Head of Operations & AI Systems | L&D Architect and Consultant

Permanent full-scope operations leadership across product, process, and people. Leading AI systems, ClickUp CRM automation, L&D product GTM strategy, team roadmap planning, and resource upskilling. Critically evaluating automation opportunities for ownership, ROI, and execution strategy before implementation.

AI SystemsClickUp AutomationGTM StrategyLTEMOperations Leadership
Aug 2025–Jan 2026Maple Learning Solutions, UAE (Part-Time, Remote)
Senior Partner – Learning Strategy & AI Enablement

Consulting engagement redesigning the end-to-end instructional design and development cycle using Generative AI, reducing content production turnaround by approximately 40% while maintaining pedagogical quality.

Generative AILXD OptimisationQuality Frameworks
Jan 2025–PresentAI Learning Lab, Self-Directed
AI Learning Lab: Personal Experimentation & Upskilling

A self-directed learning space to experiment, prototype, and upskill at the intersection of AI and learning design. Exploring AI-enabled workflows, low-code automation, autonomous coaching concepts, and learning impact measurement — building hands-on capability to stay ahead of where the field is heading.

Custom GPTn8nKnowledge ArchitectureROI Dashboards
Mar 2020–Oct 2024Amazon, India
Learning Experience Design Manager – Finance Operations

Led global learning strategy for Amazon Finance Ops and Go-AI, impacting 5,000+ learners. Architected multi-year program roadmaps, implemented centralised KMS, delivered Kirkpatrick L3–4, and reduced development TAT by 60%. Skywalker Award and Quarterly Best Manager recipient.

Global L&DKirkpatrick L3–4KMSADKARSkywalker Award
Aug 2019–Mar 2020Talent Quest, India
Lead Instructional Designer

Designed mobile-friendly, gamified learning solutions aligned with the client’s global L&D vision. Delivered immersive proof-of-concept environments with rigorous QA and pre-alpha evaluation.

GamificationMobile LearningQA
Jul 2016–Jul 2019Wipro, India
Senior Instructional Designer

Was instrumental in establishing the Instructional Design Center of Excellence at Wipro. Led enterprise ID portfolios with Fujitsu as a major client, contributing to the Global Sales Enablement team. Created standardised templates and simulation prototypes adopted company-wide. Best Performer and Best Project Award 2017–2018.

Instructional Design CoEFujitsuGlobal Sales EnablementBest Performer 2017
Jul 2013–May 2016ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad, India
Senior Research Associate

Deployed a national-level eLearning portal on Moodle LMS. Led MOOC development for agricultural research professionals across India. Published research in the Indian Journal of Open Learning.

Moodle LMSMOOCNational ScalePublished Research
Apr 2009–Jun 2013Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT), India
Content Developer

Developed 400+ digital learning modules and video lessons supporting blended learning for engineering and science students at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) — a public university in Andhra Pradesh, India, established to provide quality technical education to rural students. Increased learner engagement by 20% through multimedia-rich e-lessons.

400+ ModulesBlended Learning20% Engagement Increase