Headline

Capability & Governance Strategist ~~ IICA Certified Independent Director | Master Digital Transformation | Certified Performance Consultant | CFA (ICFAI) | MBA

About

A learning and capability transformation leader with over 16 years of experience driving workforce readiness, digital adoption, and enterprise capability across technology, consulting, financial services, and higher education. With a strong foundation in business, finance, risk management, and governance, I have led enterprise learning and enablement initiatives that build scalable capability ecosystems, support technology adoption, and align workforce development with business transformation. Combining expertise in AI-enabled learning, organizational capability development, customer and partner enablement, and leadership readiness with a growing focus on governance, digital transformation, and human capital, I bring an interdisciplinary perspective to organizations navigating growth, innovation, and long-term value creation. At the intersection of emerging technologies and corporate governance, I help organizations with practical strategies that strengthen organizational capability and accelerate business transformation. With experience spanning learning strategy, consulting, program leadership, and service delivery, I partner with business leaders on capability development, technology adoption, and organizational readiness. *Core Expertise: - Governance & Digital Transformation: Enabling responsible AI adoption through capability assessments, learning strategies, and scalable enablement frameworks. - Learning Strategy & Capability Development: Designing enterprise learning ecosystems, certification pathways, and performance-driven capability solutions that align with business priorities. - Performance Consulting: Applying data-informed approaches to solve complex organizational challenges, improve workforce effectiveness, and enhance business outcomes. **Credentials: IICA Independent Director | Certified Performance Consultant | CFA (ICFAI) Charterholder | MBA (Marketing & HR)

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

anthropic apis

claude code

elevenlabs

gemini

github copilot

hugging face

Work experience

Independent Consultant at Self-Employed, Jul 2026 - Present · 4 mos, Bengaluru

Staff Course Designer at Saviynt, Apr 2025 - Feb 2026 · 10 mo, Bengaluru, Worked at the intersection of identity security, technical enablement, and scalable learning strategy, building programs that help customers, partners, and internal teams adopt complex platforms with clarity and confidence. • Led the design and development of advanced technical learning programs focused on Identity Security and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), enabling customers, partners, and internal teams to build expertise in Saviynt platform capabilities. • Architected scalable learning frameworks and content standards, including a Visual ID Playbook, to standardize instructional storytelling, visual design systems, and content architecture across technical training assets. • Designed and delivered instructor-led and self-paced learning experiences covering advanced platform concepts, integrations, and implementation practices, improving learner comprehension and knowledge retention. • Drove the development of partner enablement and certification pathways, defining training structures, onboarding processes, certification flows, and partner communication models. • Led internal capability-building initiatives by delivering training sessions such as “Elevate Content Build” and “Animation Style Guide 2025,” helping standardize course development practices across the training organization. • Collaborated cross-functionally with product SMEs, engineering teams, and technical writers to translate complex identity security concepts into structured, learner-centric content. • Reviewed and refined highly technical scripts and course materials to ensure instructional clarity, technical accuracy, and alignment with enterprise learning standards. • Established structured documentation and operational runbooks for training delivery and learning platform management, improving efficiency across LMS workflows and training operations. • Contributed to certification and marketing initiatives by creating story-driven educational narratives and campaign assets to promote new training programs and industry certifications. • Strengthened learner engagement by integrating visual storytelling, scenario-based learning, and practical use cases into technical training programs.

Senior Instructional Designer at MetLife, Dec 2024 - Mar 2025 · 3 mo, India, * Consulted, trained, and onboarded clients to implement effective learning solutions and best pedagogical practices, ensuring impactful outcomes. * Designed engaging learning experiences and crafted content strategies, leveraging tools like storyboards, personas, learning maps, and design documents to create high-quality courses. * Developed accessible content aligned with timelines and standards, utilizing comprehensive learning project plans for seamless execution. * Reviewed and analyzed learner data to refine content in future iterations while effectively reporting the progress of multiple projects and programs. * Leveraged content strategy, storyboards, learning maps, and personas to build engaging, accessible, and pedagogically sound learning experiences.

Consultant at Skill-Up Technologies, Jun 2021 - Dec 2024 · 3 y 6 mo, Remote, * Consulted, trained, and onboarded clients to implement effective learning solutions and best pedagogical practices, ensuring impactful outcomes. * Designed engaging learning experiences and crafted content strategies, leveraging tools like storyboards, personas, learning maps, and design documents to create high-quality courses. * Developed accessible content aligned with timelines and standards, utilizing comprehensive learning project plans for seamless execution. * Reviewed and analyzed learner data to refine content in future iterations while effectively reporting the progress of multiple projects and programs.

Consultant at Independent Consultant / Contractor, Jul 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 y 8 mo, Bangalore

Lead Content Strategist at Whatfix, Dec 2019 - Jun 2020 · 6 mo, Bangalore

Consultant at INSZoom, Jul 2019 - Oct 2019 · 3 mo, Bangalore

Pedagogical research associate at IIMBx Digital Learning Foundation, Dec 2012 - Jul 2019 · 6 y 7 mo, Bangalore

Corporate relationship manager at IIFL Securities, May 2011 - Jun 2012 · 1 y 1 mo, Bangalore

Project cordinator at District industrial corporation, Jan 2003 - Dec 2005 · 2 y 11 mo, Bikaner

Education

ICDP, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

CFA, Finance, General, icfai