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About Santhosh Kumar
I am a seasoned learning professional, driven by a passion for the transformative power of learning through over three decades of dedicated service. My expertise in Instructional Systems Design (ISD) has allowed me to lead strategic initiatives and navigate the entire lifecycle of learning content development across leading organizations. My career journey has transitioned from roles such as Instructional Design Consultant to Curriculum Manager, and ultimately to Head - Learning Innovation Strategy, significantly influencing global IT training organizations like FutureKids and The Fourth R.In my diverse roles, I've had the opportunity to pioneer Learning Development teams, establishing best practices for content design, development, and delivery that span ILT, WBT, Blended, and Mobile Learning. My efforts have directly impacted a wide array of sectors, including Aviation, Engineering, Healthcare, Automobiles, and Technology, introducing innovative CDLC practices that enhance both efficiency and customer satisfaction.Highlights of my career include:- Architecting and leading cross-functional teams to set new benchmarks in learning excellence.- Championing innovative practices in CDLC that have substantially improved learning outcomes.- Strategically overseeing international training programs like MOUS and ICDL, driving significant national impact.My enduring fascination with the intersection of technology and learning motivates me to seek out new and innovative solutions to advance workplace learning. I am deeply committed to fostering collaboration and am eager to connect with like-minded professionals to explore the future of learning.I believe that together, we can harness the power of learning to inspire and enact change. If you share this vision and are interested in discussing potential collaborations or simply wish to exchange ideas on advancing learning, please reach out at santhoshji@gmail.com. Together, let's shape the future of learning.
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Fractional Chief Growth OfficerThe L&D Innovation CollectiveBengaluru, Ka, In
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Independent Consultant [Innovative L&D Solutions]The L&D Innovation Collective Oct 2024 - Present
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Head [Products & Services] - Learnnovators Ai®Learnnovators® Jul 2024 - Sep 2024Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India -
Head – Learning Innovation StrategyLearnnovators® Jul 2023 - Jun 2024Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Principal Learning EvangelistLearnnovators® Mar 2022 - Jul 2023Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaIn charge of strategic planning and implementation of organizational initiatives in areas such as: ~ Brand Development~ Marketing~ Business Development~ Content Development (Marketing)~ Content Development (Products)~ Product Evangelizing (New Media)~ Social Media Initiatives~ Research & Development
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Learning EvangelistLearnnovators Dec 2018 - Mar 2022Chennai Area, IndiaIn charge of strategic planning and implementation of organizational initiatives in areas such as: ~ Brand Development~ Marketing~ Business Development~ Content Development (Marketing)~ Content Development (Products)~ Product Evangelizing (New Media)~ Social Media Initiatives~ Research & Development
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E-Learning Program ConsultantIwiz Android Robo Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2017 - Aug 2018Chennai- Strategizing the product offerings of the organization- Strategizing the e-learning function & initiatives of the organization
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Vice President [Research And Development]Infom Atomicka (Tech) Pvt. Ltd. Apr 2016 - Jan 2017Chennai Area, India1. Developing and managing a strategic Research & Development plan for the company2. Strategizing the below functional areas with innovative approaches:- Brand Development- Social Media Initiatives- Marketing Content Development- Learning Content Development -
Vice PresidentLearnnovators Nov 2013 - Sep 2015ChennaiIn charge of strategic planning and implementation of organizational initiatives in areas such as: ~ Brand Development~ Marketing~ Business Development~ Content Development (Marketing)~ Content Development (Products)~ Product Evangelizing (New Media)~ Social Media Initiatives~ Research & DevelopmentSignificant Achievement/s:Played a significant role in raising up the brand name of the company (originally ‘C2 Workshop), to one of the well-known brands in the learning field by adopting several strategic initiatives to:- Built the image of the company as a learning organization (with a thought leadership) that has a serious focus on research on ’innovation’ (innovative practices)- Helped brand the company as a custom learning design solutions provider that empathizes with today’s learners as well as with its clients and partners (new workplace learning practices)- Built a good rapport with L&D professionals around the world who are the real decision makers of the business- Built innovative learning solutions that suit today’s workplace learning behaviours; thereby strategically positioning the company as a true ‘learning innovator’Instrumental in helping the company get ranked among top 10 e-learning content development companies in the Top 10 list released by eLearning Industry, a thriving network of over 150,000 eLearning professionals.Played a crucial role in helping the company bag the 2015 Brandon Hall Excellence Award (Gold) in the ‘Best Use of Performance Support’ category. This award was in recognition of an innovative performance support solution that was conceived, designed and developed by the team for one of its clients. This solution also helped the company win the Dev Learn Award 2015.
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Senior ConsultantLearnnovators (A 'C2 Workshop' Brand) Aug 2013 - Oct 2013Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Providing consultancy services (in a strategic role) to the organization on: ~ Brand Development ~ Business Development ~ Content Development (Marketing) ~ Content Development (Products) ~ Product Evangelizing (New Media) ~ Social Media Initiatives ~ Research & Development
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Learning Solutions ConsultantLateralogics Innovations Feb 2013 - Jul 2013Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Providing Learning and Development (L&D) / E-Learning development consultancy services to organisations that include the following:~e-Learning Content Development Services~Learning Solution Business Strategies~Quality Management System (QMS) Development & Implementation~Competency Management Strategies -
Deputy General Manager [Delivery]C2 Workshop Mar 2011 - Jan 2013Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Developing and managing a strategic delivery plan for the company- Managing the project planning, processes, and timelines/statuses to ensure that projects are being delivered with quality, within budget and schedule- Monitoring and reviewing project standards/metrics - Leading and managing the activities of the content development team - Maximising returns for the organisation by process improvement, skill development, reuse, people allocation, etc.- Guiding the Project Managers through the Project Management Office (PMO)- Coaching the Project Managers to upscale their project management skills and leadership capabilities- Maintaining Scheduling and Resource Planning across projects- Monitoring and updating CDLC practices and procedures to improve efficiency- Performing the role of Management Representative (MR) for the Quality Management System (QMS) - Developing and maintaining a Competency Framework that serves as the building block for all HR processes- Strategising business development activities with innovative approachesSignificant Achievement/s:- Helped the company successfully transform into a professionally managed organisation with an efficient delivery pipeline by implementing industry best practices, systems, processes, standards and procedures - Augmented the product and service lines of the company with a focussed approach on diversification using the present skill sets of the content development team- Played a significant role in the growth of the company from a small team to a full-fledged team of content development professionals in a span of 2 years -
Release ManagerExpertus Jun 2010 - Nov 2010Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Developing and managing a strategic release plan for the company- Ensuring successful delivery of projects adhering to cost, quality and schedule- Mapping requirements to the deliveries and managing the releases of deliveries in sync. with the scope changes from the client- Collaborating with cross-functional project team leads and project managers to plan, design, develop and implement learning solutions for ensuring quality of deliveries- Managing quality audits on deliveries and constant feedback to the project teams- Devising and implementing strategies for Quality Assurance and Quality Control- Monitoring and updating CDLC practices and procedures to improve efficiency- Supporting the business development team in pre-sales discussions and activities- Establishing and strengthening the company’s CDLC practices through effective capture and application of project feedback- Strategically designing continuous process improvements that encompass all aspects of courseware development (for the entire delivery pipeline)- Identifying ways to increase the quality of work and productivity of departmental resources- Managing and insuring the department’s fulfilment of all audit requirements by ensuring strict adherence to all established controls and governance policies and procedures- Ensuring designs are implemented as defined, with reverse modeling to effective implementation of recommended solutions (Traceability)Significant Achievement/s:- Set new benchmarks to the quality standards of the organisation thereby improving client feedback scores in many key projects- Strategized the Quality Assurance initiatives of the division by playing a key role in quality (compliance) standards acquisition- Instrumental in setting up the Project Management Office (PMO) for better co-ordination of project management tasks and activities -
Lead Instructional DesignerExpertus Oct 2007 - May 2010Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Recruiting, training, mentoring and leading a team of Instructional Designers - Analysing client requirements and translating them into courses and other learning solutions- Motivating and improving skill & competency level of the Instructional Design team - Interacting with cross-functional project teams - Coordinating with project stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure schedule adherence of the deliverables - Ensuring successful delivery of projects adhering to cost, quality and schedule - Creating pilots and estimations - Appraising performance of direct and indirect reports - Managing and mitigating internal and external risks - Providing support to the management on marketing and business developmentSignificant Achievement/s:- Instrumental in setting up the Instructional Design team from scratch and managing the operations- Implemented innovative training practices for up skilling the content development team- Helped the company adopt customer-centric approach (as a strategy) in pre-sales activities that helped bag more work orders- Played a significant role in helping the company achieve better optimisation through creative work flows and processes in the design and development phases
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Instructional Design ConsultantExpertus Jan 2007 - Sep 2007Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Overseeing the design and development of e-learning projects - Training the Instructional Design Team on the latest tools and techniques for Instructional Design and management - Conducting research on e-learning tools and techniques - Providing support to the management on marketing and business development- Handling client interface (Interacting with clients, Subject Matter Experts, academicians, etc.)Significant Achievement/s:- Helped the company achieve better optimisation through creative work flows and processes in the design and development phases
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Senior Instructional DesignerHurix Systems Dec 2005 - Sep 2006Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Overseeing the design and development of e-learning projects - Designing Templates and Blueprints of the products - Training the Instructional Design Team on the latest tools and techniques for Instructional Design and management - Providing support to the management on marketing and business development - Handling client interface (Interacting with clients, Subject Matter Experts, academicians, etc.)Significant Achievement/s:- Helped the company achieve greater efficiency through successful implementation of automated production workflows and systems -
ConsultantNiit Limited Oct 2005 - Nov 2005Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Overseeing the development of courseware for Private Schools and Government Schools projects - Devising and implementing strategies for Quality Assurance and Quality Control - Identifying and designing new products in partnership with global leaders like INTEL (based on the latest technologies, pedagogies and instructional design methodologies) - Training the Content Development Team on the latest tools and techniques for Curriculum Development and management - Providing support to the management on marketing and business development - Handling client interface (Interacting with content developers, academicians, software vendors, schools, etc.)Significant Achievement/s:- Audited NIIT’s flagship product ‘egurucool’ for efficiency and suggested enhancements that helped bring in additional business and generate more revenue -
Project ManagerYoung World Publications Jan 2002 - Sep 2005Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Ensuring successful delivery of projects adhering to cost, quality and schedule- Overseeing the development of courseware for schools, ensuring both the budget estimates and timeframes - Conducting research on the latest learning methodologies and philosophies - Training the Content Development Team on the latest tools and techniques for the curriculum development process - Providing advice to the management on issues related to marketing and business development- Handling client interface (Interacting with content developers, academicians, software vendors, schools, etc.)Significant Achievement/s:- Instrumental in scaling up business operations from 3500 schools to 4600 schools across south India in a span of 3 years - Instrumental in transforming the company into greater heights with an innovative set of workbooks ‘Computers for School Students’. These (workbooks) are presently being used in around 5000 schools across south India for the past 8 consecutive years.- Played a crucial role in revamping the company website with a modernised approach that helped do business online
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Internal Consultant [Full Time]The Fourth R India, Master Licensee Of ‘The Fourth R Inc.’, U.S.A For India, Corporate Office Apr 2001 - Jan 2002Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Providing advice to the Curriculum and National Technical Support Departments - Providing advice to the management on issues related to Product Development and Marketing - Conducting research on the latest Teaching Methodologies and Philosophies - Conducting research on the latest tools and techniques for the Curriculum Development process - Handling Quality Audit of the products - Co-ordinating the Curriculum Design for the company (for the Indian market) - Co-ordinating the Curriculum Design for the parent company (for the International market)Significant Achievement/s:- Helped the company strategically diversify into the school segment across the country with new and re-packaged product portfolios- Played a significant role in strategic tie-ups with other companies/groups with similar business interests to scale up company’s business
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National Manager [Technical Support]The Fourth R India, Master Licensee Of ‘The Fourth R Inc.’, U.S.A For India, Corporate Office Apr 2001 - Jan 2002Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Heading a team of Technical Support Executives in the Corporate Office and the Regional Offices - Co-ordinating the Technical support activities of all the franchisees and schools through the Regional Offices - Interacting with the parent company (Fourth R Inc.) in United States on various issues related to Curriculum - Conducting research on the latest Teaching Methodologies and Philosophies - Conducting research on the latest tools and techniques for the Curriculum Development process - Co-ordinating Training Programs for the Regional Offices - Establishing Authorised Testing Centres (ATCs) and Implementing ‘Microsoft Office User Specialist’ (MOUS) program - Initiating Implementation of European / International Computer Driving License (ECDL / ICDL) program - Providing Inputs / Feedback to the Curriculum Department on on-going basis - Co-ordinating Product Presentations to franchisees / schools - Co-ordinating Curriculum Support to all the franchisees / schools through the Regional Offices/franchisees - Handling Client Interface (Interacting with Content Developers, Academicians, Software Vendors, etc.)Significant Achievement/s:- Instrumental in scaling up business operations from one model centre to around 100 franchise centres across the country in a span of 2 years - Instrumental in the initiative to tie up with Microsoft for implementing authorized training and testing centres for MOUS programs in India
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Manager [Curriculum]The Fourth R India, Master Licensee Of ‘The Fourth R Inc.’, U.S.A For India, Corporate Office Nov 1998 - Oct 2000Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Heading the Curriculum Development team- Managing the Curriculum Development activities - Providing Curriculum Support to franchise centres and schools - Co-ordinating Product Presentations to potential franchisees and schools - Providing Training to the franchisees and schools - Interacting with Content Developers, Academicians, Software Vendors, etc. - Conducting research on the latest Teaching Methodologies and Philosophies - Conducting research on the latest tools and techniques for the Curriculum Development processSignificant Achievement/s:- Helped develop and sell a world-class curriculum (named ‘CyberCity’) for other country franchisees of The Fourth R- Led the initiative to tie up with Aptech International for courseware development for its school division - Instrumental in setting up the curriculum development team from scratch and managing the operations for the country franchisee
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Consultant [Part Time]Accel Frontline Ltd Oct 1998 - Dec 1998Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Handling Corporate Training for ‘Bank of Tokyo – Mitsubishi’, Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu - Developing Curriculum for Corporate Training ProgramsSignificant Achievement/s:- Developed a courseware with case study based approach for training the senior executives of the Bank of Tokyo – Mitsubishi (drawing experiences from the bank’s own experiences)
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Senior Executive [Product Development]It Kids Jun 1998 - Nov 1998Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Guiding, Educating and Facilitating the members of the Product Development Department to perform - Developing Curriculum - Providing Curriculum Support to the franchisees - Handling Internal and External Training on the Curriculum - Handling Product Presentations to potential franchisees - Conducting research on the various tools available for children for Computer LearningSignificant Achievement/s:- Instrumental in scaling up business operations from one model centre to 18 franchise centres across the country in a span of 5 months
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Curriculum Support ExecutiveFuturekids Asia, Master Licensee Of ‘Futurekids Inc.’, U.S.A For India, Corporate Office Sep 1997 - Mar 1998Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Handling internal / external training on curriculum - Preparing the FutureKids curriculum - Publishing of the FutureKids curriculum through CDs - Providing curriculum support and training to the franchise centresSignificant Achievement/s:- Instrumental in scaling up business operations from one model centre to 22 franchise centres across the country in a span of 6 months- Customised the FutureKids curriculum to make it suitable for the Indian market
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Founder / Managing DirectorIndian Institute Of Computer Technology [Iict] Sep 1995 - Aug 1997Guruvayur, KeralaJob Responsibilities:- Managing the operations of the training centre that spans functions such as business development, administration, facilities management, recruitment and training- Handling Training for graduate / post-graduate students on various Computer Applications & Languages - Handling Training Programs for faculty members on the various courses/programs - Counselling the students on the various programs and options availableSignificant Achievement/s:- Prepared scenario-based custom content (Workbooks) for IT training that formed the major Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of the business- Scaled up business operations from a few batches in a single centre to many batches in 2 centres in a span of one year
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Senior FacultyFirst Computers [Formerly ‘Brilliant Computers’] Oct 1994 - Aug 1995Chennai Area, IndiaJob Responsibilities:- Handling Training for graduate / post-graduate students on various Computer Applications & Languages - Handling Training Programs for faculty members (Train-the-Trainer) on the various courses / programs - Preparing courseware for students on various Computer Applications & Languages for use in the franchise centres- Counselling the students on the various programs and options availableSignificant Achievement/s:- Played a pivotal role in preparing custom curriculum for various segments (accountants, executives, managers, etc.)- Helped the centre enter into marketing agreements with major banks and institutions in the area for custom employee training
Santhosh Kumar Skills
E Learning
Instructional Design
Blended Learning
Training
Learning Management
Addie
Captivate
Leadership
Team Management
Curriculum Development
Project Management
Research
Employee Training
Content Development
Needs Analysis
Scorm
Program Management
Strategy
Management
Mobile Learning
Product Development
Release Management
Process Improvement
Lectora
Snagit
Camtasia
Articulate Studio
Research And Analysis
Competency Management
Quality Management System Development And Implementation
Productivity Enhancement Strategies
Organisational Training Strategies
Project Management Office
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Service Delivery Management
Learning Management Systems
Social Media Marketing
Community Management
Business Storytelling
Santhosh Kumar Education Details
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Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur, Kerala -
Bethany St. John'S English High School, Kunnamkulam, Kerala
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