Aditya Datar
Mumbai
Summary
Results-driven Curriculum Designer and Instructional Designer with extensive experience in E-Learning. Proven track record in leading the development of diverse learning products, including courseware and video courses, while aligning educational content with business goals. Expertise in applying instructional design principles to enhance learning experiences, combined with strong collaboration skills to work effectively with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams. Career aspirations include advancing innovative eLearning solutions that drive engagement and performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Consultant – Instructional Design
LTIMindtree
Mumbai
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with client SMEs for training needs analysis and requirements gathering
- Manage and execute the plan, design, and development of highly effective training programs from start to finish
- Create curriculums to drive training sessions – Define course goals, learning objectives, lesson narratives for End-User training sessions for client
- Create storyboards to visualize course flow and align stakeholders on the intended outcomes
- Create End-User training materials such as Atlas, PPTs, and documentation using SAP-Enable-Now recordings
- Create design documents and storyboards for E-learning projects
- Review source materials and seek clarifications from the change management leads and project team members
Instructional Design and Content Development
Packt Publishing
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Worked within different teams to deliver training materials to various clients over a period of 5 years
- Associate Publishing and Instructional Design Manager (AUGUST 2022 — OCTOBER 2023): Collaborate with SMEs to strategize learning materials on emerging explorer topics
- Review storyboards and provide constructive feedback to associate Instructional Designers
- Provide design suggestions to eLearning team
- Monitor and proactively respond to competitive publisher activities to increase market share and sustain product pipeline
- Manage acquisitions, planning, delivery, analysis, reporting, and marketing for eLearning projects
- Analyze post-release performance metrics of instructional materials, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to continuously enhance the effectiveness of the content
- Conduct customer feedback sessions, gathering valuable insights from learners, incorporating their feedback into the design and development process for ongoing enhancements
- Engage with developer communities and strategically recruit authors to create high-quality content catering to the needs of the E-Learning community
- Senior Editor (Senior Instructional Designer) (JANUARY 2022 — AUGUST 2022): Guided, managed, and facilitated collaboration between multiple teams (Development, Testing, Design, Marketing) working on the product
- Conducted needs analysis and created storyboards by collaborating with SMEs
- Created content on Articulate storyline based on agreed storyboards
- Review storyboards and provide feedback to associate IDs
- Conducted quality checks and performed gatekeeping tasks, including copy editing, proofreading, final checks on PDF documents, image verification, and enhancement recommendations
- Managed end-to-end development and ensured successful delivery of the products
- Reached out to potential authors and discussed new product ideas to curate compelling content for clients like Microsoft, RedHat, etc
- Course Managing Editor (Instructional Designer) - New Products Development (NOVEMBER 2018 — DECEMBER 2021): Managed end-to-end development of 10+ text publishing products for clients like Cengage, Microsoft, Red Hat, including Courseware, Learning Paths, Licensing deals, catalogues, video courses, guides, quizzes, and PPTs
- Conducted needs analysis and created storyboards by collaborating with SMEs
- Created content on Articulate storyline based on agreed storyboards
- Guided and managed IT professionals from various countries to create and deliver skill-enhancing educational experiences for learners
- Reviewed content using instructional design principles, providing constructive feedback to enhance alignment with business requirements
- Conducted market analysis and created research briefs to pitch new product ideas to existing clients
- Oversaw production activities, including copyedits, proofing, and providing design-specific feedback to production designers
- Conducted final quality checks on content before its rollout on Packt platforms
- Formulated and developed OKR metrics and implemented test- and-learn sprints to trial new methods and achieve set goals within deadlines
- Applied andragogy principles and added value to the new as well as the existing content by re-engineering and improving its value proposition, and engagement
Customer Experience Associate
Haptik Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Resolved queries on assigned channels using Haptik tools
- Provided backend support and resolved user queries to facilitate service utilization
- Conducted training sessions for new joiners and implemented test-and-learn sprints to meet revenue targets
- Conducted customer surveys and collaborated with the team to enhance established processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - B.E., Electronics And Telecommunication
University of Mumbai
Mumbai07-2015
High School Diploma -
Diploma
Mumbai07-2012
Skills
- Articulate Suite
- Camtasia
- Captivate
- E-Learning
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
Timeline
Specialist Consultant – Instructional Design
LTIMindtree
10.2023 - Current
Instructional Design and Content Development
Packt Publishing
11.2018 - 10.2023
Customer Experience Associate
Haptik Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
10.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - B.E., Electronics And Telecommunication
University of Mumbai
High School Diploma -
Diploma
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