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AI Enablement ,Workforce Transformation & Inclusion Leader @ Atlassian | Ethical AI | Pay Equity | Organization Change Management | Learning & Organization Development | Ex-Microsoft, Walmart, Iqvia, Metro AG, Capgemini

About

With over 15 years of experience, I contribute to workforce transformation at the intersection of inclusion, organizational effectiveness, and AI enablement. At Atlassian, I support business teams by embedding inclusion into organizational infrastructure, making equity and belonging measurable drivers of performance rather than standalone programs. My focus includes fostering resilient leadership behaviors and ensuring governance aligns with human-centered approaches to technology. My work emphasizes building systems that empower teams to adapt and thrive in AI-integrated environments. Leveraging skills in ethical AI and governance, I drive forward initiatives that enhance decision-making, accountability, and fairness. Throughout my career at Walmart, IQVIA, and Metro AG, I have developed strategies to embed inclusion, strengthen leadership, and upskill workforces at scale, all while aligning with the evolving needs of global organizations.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

ChatGPT

Work experience

Learning OD AI Enablement and Inclusion Leader at Atlassian, Feb 2025 - Present · 1 y 9 mo, Bengaluru, As Regional Lead for Team Everyone — Atlassian's inclusion and belonging function — I partner with senior business and People leadership to build organisational conditions where every team can do the best work of their lives. My work sits at the intersection of culture, fairness, and organisational effectiveness: embedding inclusion not as a programme, but as infrastructure that makes teams more resilient, decisions more equitable, and leadership more accountable. As Atlassian's focus sharpens around responsible technology and human-centred ways of working, my remit naturally extends into ensuring that people systems, leadership behaviours, and organisational governance keep pace — so that how we work, and the tools we adopt, reflect the same standards of fairness and trust we hold ourselves to. Selected impact Enterprise inclusion architecture — Designed and embedded inclusion frameworks into core organisational systems — talent lifecycle, leadership expectations, and governance — creating measurable accountability for belonging and fairness at senior leadership level across APAC. AI-enabled people insights — Pioneered behavioural analytics and AI-driven diagnostics to assess how leadership practices and team dynamics influence engagement, retention, and organisational health — translating data into actionable interventions for senior leaders. Culture health infrastructure — Established governance mechanisms and health metrics enabling senior leaders to monitor belonging, fairness, and leadership effectiveness as operational — not aspirational — outcomes. Talent system transformation — Redesigned critical talent lifecycle touchpoints across hiring, development, performance, and recognition to reduce systemic bias and strengthen equitable opportunity at scale. Transformation advisory — Partnering with global OD and transformation teams to apply human-centred design, change strategy, and inclusive ways of working across major organisational change initiatives.

Senior Manager Learning and Development at Walmart, Oct 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Walmart Global Tech India is the technology and innovation engine powering one of the world's largest retailers. As the DEI and Belonging lead, I architected and executed India's end-to-end Belonging Strategy across a 7,000+ person workforce — partnering with HR, business leadership, and Walmart's global DEI teams to embed inclusion into the operating culture, not just the calendar. What I built: → Designed and launched India's Belonging Strategy from the ground up — translating global DEI goals into locally relevant, measurable culture transformation → Structured and operationalised three Employee Resource Groups (Women, Persons with Disabilities, LGBTQ+) — building governance frameworks, leadership boards, and accountability systems that outlast individual initiatives → Used workforce data and qualitative listening to shape belonging programmes, track engagement impact, and brief senior leadership on inclusion health across the organisation → Partnered with Benefits, HR, and Global DEI to design and implement equitable policies covering accessibility, parental care, and LGBTQ+ inclusion → Advised senior leaders and ERG boards on inclusion strategy, cultural transformation, and complex employee concerns — maintaining psychological safety at scale → Represented Walmart at external inclusion forums, strengthening the brand as a leading employer for diversity and equity in India Flagship Initiatives: 🔹 ReSpark — Return-to-work programme reintegrating mid-career women into the tech ecosystem 🔹 EmpowHER / LeadHER / NEXT — Progressive leadership acceleration pathways for women across seniority levels 🔹 Revive — Industry-first transgender employment and skilling initiative, developed in partnership with Periferry 🔹 Neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ Awareness — Co-created learning programmes with Neurogifted and Pride Circle to build empathy and inclusion capability across the workforce

Senior Organization Change Manager at METRO AG, Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Focus: Organizational Change Management, Transformation Strategy, Leadership Enablement Partnered with leadership to analyze large-scale change initiatives across business units, identifying systemic and behavioral barriers to transformation. Designed and implemented a Change Management Maturity Benchmark, introducing clear metrics to assess organizational readiness and adoption. Conducted an organization-wide survey to capture change sentiment and readiness levels; synthesized data into actionable insights for senior leadership. Developed an indigenous Change Management Framework rooted in local context yet aligned with global best practices — strengthening leadership trust and ownership. Created the Change Management Toolkit and Competency Framework to build internal capability and scale adoption across teams. Collaborated directly with the CEO and Transformation Office to shape the blueprint for an Enterprise Change Management Office (ECMO). Established Level 1 Maturity Model parameters and roadmap for sustained change enablement.

Learning Solutions Manager at IQVIA, Apr 2020 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Hybrid, India Lead – Talent, Learning, OD, and Inclusion | Enterprise Transformation & Leadership Development Led the Talent and Learning portfolio for IQVIA India, driving capability building across functions and levels. Served as the India Lead for Organization Development (OD) and Change Management, partnering with global leaders to strengthen business transformation outcomes. Acted as India Lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ensuring learning, leadership, and culture programs supported fair and inclusive growth across all demographics. Owned the assessment and leadership development portfolio, integrating data-driven insights to accelerate talent readiness and organizational agility. Designed and deployed enterprise learning programs that enhanced leadership capability, adaptability, and cross-cultural collaboration in a hybrid global context. Functional Lead – Global DEI Learning Programs Women in Network: Supported program design and delivery from the Talent & Learning team, embedding leadership skill-building and sponsorship practices. Black Leadership Network: Partnered with the U.S. DEI team to co-create content and manage leadership program delivery, ensuring cultural resonance and learning impact. Emerging Professionals Network: Served as India site lead, mentoring early-career professionals and facilitating global mobility pathways from India to the U.S. Multi-Faith Network: Built the first digital community platform for interfaith dialogue and inclusion within IQVIA. Pride Network: Supported Pride programs and allyship initiatives for the U.S. and India sites, connecting global inclusion strategy to local execution.

Organizational Development Manager at IQVIA, Apr 2017 - Mar 2020 · 3 yrs, On-site, Focused on Organizational Network Analysis, Workforce Insights, and Enterprise Transformation Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) Project Partnered with Connected Commons, a leading research and analytics consortium, to conduct ONA across multiple departments at IQVIA. Utilized UCINET (Google’s network analysis tool) to map collaboration, influence, and information flow, uncovering patterns that shaped retention, innovation, and engagement. Delivered data-driven reports and strategic insights to HR and business leaders on recruitment, retention, and workforce connectivity, enabling targeted interventions for talent development. Created individual and departmental network maps to identify key influencers and collaboration gaps, leading to improved organizational efficiency. This project was a precursor to current AI-driven people analytics models, pioneering insights that are now foundational to modern organizational science. Estimate at Completion (EAC) – Global Transformation Project Partnered with finance and program management offices to align global operations with US accounting standards. Administered and analyzed user pulse surveys, providing data-backed recommendations that improved compliance and user adoption across business units. Developed and maintained the EAC SharePoint site, dashboards, and reporting templates for leadership reviews. Enhanced project forecasting accuracy and timesheet completion compliance, significantly improving financial visibility and governance. Applied MBA-level finance and data skills to connect operational insights with strategic outcomes, earning recognition from senior leadership for program impact.

Senior Organization Development Advisor at IQVIA, Apr 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr, On-site, Served as Change Lead for Clinical Redesign within the Enterprise Change Management Office, driving organization-wide transformation initiatives. Led Organization Efficiency Analysis and Future of Work design to enhance structural alignment and workforce effectiveness. Applied John Kotter’s Leading Change framework and IQVIA’s proprietary Q Way of Change Model to guide enterprise-level interventions. Utilized structured OD and change tools including SWOT Analysis, Business Case for Change, Stakeholder Analysis, Guiding Coalition, and Team Charter frameworks. Designed and deployed Blueprints for Change, Communication Plans, and Change Adoption Surveys to strengthen engagement and track progress. Facilitated barrier removal and sustainability through Prevention Checklists, Metrics Reviews, and Milestone Debriefs to ensure long-term adoption and measurable outcomes.

Organization Development Advisor at IQVIA, Aug 2013 - Apr 2016 · 2 y 8 mo, Bangalore

Senior Learning Delivery Coordinator at Microsoft, Jun 2012 - Aug 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Progressed from Training Coordinator → Senior Delivery Coordinator → Team Lead) Focus: Global Learning Delivery, Capability Enablement, Team Leadership Led a team of 10 Delivery Coordinators in Bangalore, managing execution of technical and product training programs across multiple business units. Partnered with Global Head of Trainings, Engagement Managers, and Regional Leads to design and deliver enterprise learning initiatives for Microsoft Support teams. Managed global vendors, budgets, and procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective and compliant training operations. Oversaw Learning Management System (LMS) content creation, training scheduling, and delivery tracking to enhance knowledge retention and adoption. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in the US, Romania, and India, driving seamless program delivery and standardization of processes across geographies. Upskilled delivery coordinators in Romania and India, building local capability and ensuring alignment with global standards. Applied process improvements, reporting, and metrics to increase efficiency, engagement, and effectiveness of learning programs.

Software Engineer at Capgemini, Mar 2007 - Mar 2009 · 2 y, Mumbai

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources and Finance, bangalore university

Bachelors In Engineering, Electronics And Telecommunication, Mumbai university