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Summary

Results-driven Talent Development professional with 17+ years of experience in instructional design, corporate training, talent development, and succession planning. Expertise in designing and delivering high-impact learning programs aligned with business objectives. Adept at leveraging eLearning technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and instructional design models to drive employee performance and engagement. Proven ability to lead competency-based training, leadership development, and organizational learning strategies.

Work Experience

Specialist, Talent Development

May 2025Present
ADNOC Drilling
  • Succession Planning & Talent Reviews: Lead successor identification, readiness assessment (RN–R4), and development planning, while consolidating evidence-based insights to support leadership talent reviews and succession discussions.
  • Talent Mobility & Career Progression: Design and implement structured talent mobility and career progression frameworks with clear governance and development pathways to enable internal movement and organizational agility.
  • Leadership Development & Development Planning: Design and support leadership and high-potential initiatives, including structured 70–20–10 development plans integrating on-the-job learning, coaching, and formal programs.
  • Early Career Development: Support ADNOC Group Fresh Graduate and early-career programs through structured onboarding and capability-building development journeys.
  • Talent Analytics & Governance: Develop talent dashboards and insights to inform workforce decisions while ensuring alignment with ADNOC Group talent governance and SAP SuccessFactors/OneTalent processes.

Senior Analyst, Talent Development

June 2022April 2025
ADNOC Distribution
  • Developed and implemented corporate learning and talent development strategies aligned with business objectives, enhancing workforce capability, employee engagement, and organizational agility.
  • Spearheaded succession planning initiatives, designing structured high-potential (HiPo) employee development programs to ensure a robust leadership pipeline for critical roles.
  • Designed and facilitated leadership development programs, focusing on skill mapping, executive coaching, and career pathing, accelerating the readiness of future leaders.
  • Conducted Talent Reviews & 9-Box Grid Assessments to identify, track, and groom top talent, aligning development plans with business succession needs.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to build skill-based career progression frameworks, linking employee development to performance metrics and organizational goals.
  • Developed individual development plans (IDPs) and stretch assignments for high-potential employees, aligning their growth with long-term strategic workforce planning.

Sr. L&D Consultant

February 2022May 2022
Jombay
  • Developed and executed comprehensive learning strategies and talent development programs to drive employee engagement and organizational growth.
  • Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify individual and organizational capability gaps, aligning learning initiatives with business objectives.
  • Designed and implemented blended learning solutions, including microlearning, interactive workshops, instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (VILT), and experiential learning methodologies.
  • Leveraged modern instructional design principles to develop engaging, high-impact learning content tailored for diverse learning audiences.

Manager, Instruction Design

April 2021October 2021
IMS Group
  • Designed and developed engaging, learner-centric training content using instructional design models ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to identify target audience training needs, creating customized learning solutions.
  • Developed and implemented competency-based learning programs, microlearning modules, and blended learning strategies to enhance knowledge retention and learner engagement.

Training and Development Manager

January 2019February 2020
Mudon Ahlia Real Estate, Kuwait
  • Spearheaded organization-wide training initiatives to enhance employee skills, career development, and operational efficiency.
  • Designed and facilitated onboarding programs, leadership workshops, and talent development initiatives.
  • Developed competency frameworks, career path planning, and succession strategies to identify and nurture high-potential employees.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate learning technologies, driving digital transformation in L&D.

Territory Training Manager

December 2017December 2018
Landmark Group (Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar)
  • Managed L&D operations across multiple territories, ensuring standardization of training methodologies and learning outcomes.
  • Developed and executed customer service, sales, and leadership training programs for 3,000+ employees.
  • Established key performance indicators (KPIs) to track learning effectiveness and ROI on training investments.

Territory Concept Trainer

September 2013September 2017
Landmark Group, UAE
  • Designed, developed, and implemented learning modules for diverse business verticals, including retail and customer service.
  • Delivered classroom, virtual, and blended learning solutions to support organizational goals.

Senior Trainer & HR Generalist

July 2010January 2013
Future Group (nuFuture Haribhakti)
  • Led talent development initiatives, including employee induction, technical training, and performance coaching.
  • Managed HR functions such as workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent acquisition.

Sales Trainer

April 2008July 2010
State Bank of India Credit & Payment Services
  • Designed and conducted sales training programs, enhancing frontline staff performance and customer experience.

Senior Store Officer

September 2007April 2008
RPG Cellucom
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current
    promotions.

Achievements

  • Winner of GCC Gov HR Award certificate for Most Distinctive L&D Strategy in 2024.
  • Winner of 'Best Trainer' award across pan India in SBI Card in 2009
  • Winner of 'Best HR Practices' in ADNOC Distribution Team Award for 5th Global Digital Human Resource Transformation and Analytics Forum 2025

Education

Diploma in Learning and Development

20202020
CIPD Level 5

American TESOL Institute

2013
Advance Diploma in Professional Development in Training

Master of Business Administration

20092011
Institute of Business Management and Research, Ahmedabad

Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Business Administration

20042008
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj University

Training, eLearning and Instruction Design Certifications

  1. Instructional Designer Course by Tim Slade, The eLearning Designer Academy 2021
  2. City and Guilds, London, ILM Qualification, October 2015
  3. H.L. College of Professional Education, Diploma in Retail Management, June 2007
  4. Train the Trainer Program, SBI Card, August 2008
  5. Training Excellence Certification, Landmark Group, March 2012
  6. OSHA Safety Training: PPE Management Certificate, OSHA, December 2019
  7. Certified in 'Become an Instructional Designer Learning path on LinkedIn Learning' ( Needs Analysis, Models
     of ID, Storyboarding, Adult Learners, Creating Video Training, Working with SMEs, Agile Instructional Design),
     LinkedIn, October 2021
  8. E-learning essentials: Storyboarding, April 2021
  9. Learning Articulate Storyline 3, LinkedIn, March 2021
  10. Adobe Captivate Essential Training, LinkedIn, March 2021
  11. Measuring Learning Effectiveness, LinkedIn, March 2021

Technical and Succession Planning Certifications

  1. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, IBM, ADNOC, Credential ID 7VSL183BD5WP
  2. A practical Guide to Upskilling Organization on AI
  3. Generative AI in Learning and Development
  4. UX Design: Overview, LinkedIn, March 2021
  5. UX Design: Analyzing User Data, March 2021
  6. UX Design: Creating Persona, March 2021
  7. UX Design: Prototyping, April 2021
  8. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) fundamentals certification (Udemy)
  9. Strategic Talent Management and Succession Planning, March 2024, Orient MCT
  10. Succession Planning Certification from Coursera
  11. Using general AI to develop personalized learning plans, May 2025
  12. Generative AI in Learning and Development Certification, Nov 202