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Anish Baben

Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Strategic and future-ready Learning & Development (L&D) leader with 10+ years of experience designing and driving high-impact learning initiatives across diverse industries and global teams. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end L&D operations, including learning strategy, instructional design, facilitation, LMS management, and stakeholder engagement. Certified in Instructional Design and Facilitation, with a passion for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to modernize learning ecosystems, enhance learner experience, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Deluxe Entertainment Distribution India Private Limited
07.2022 - Current
  • Partner with BU leadership across Localization and Fulfilment verticals to shape and execute learning strategies aligned to global business priorities.
  • Lead the design, development, and global delivery of multi-regional onboarding, functional skilling, and reorg learning programs, impacting over 1000+ employees across APAC, EMEA & North America.
  • Spearhead the use of AI-assisted tools for content curation, training personalization, and feedback automation, increasing learner engagement by 30%.
  • Collaborate with Instructional Designers to build scalable eLearning content using Articulate Rise & Storyline; integrate interactive knowledge checks and AI-powered assessments.
  • Build and lead internal Trainer Enablement Programs (TTT) to strengthen internal facilitation capacity and foster a knowledge-sharing culture.
  • Drive organization-wide learning impact through learning analytics dashboards, leveraging tools like Power BI to track KPIs and ROI of programs.
  • Champion inclusive learning by co-developing content that aligns with DEI objectives across geographies.


Key Achievements:

  • Reduced onboarding duration by 40% through program redesign and automation.
  • Increased learning completion rates by 35% via learner-centric digital interventions.
  • Awarded “Wall of Fame” for launch of global learning initiatives (2023–2024).

Learning Business Partner

Lowe’s
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Designed and executed strategic learning programs for tech and corporate teams across India, directly impacting over 5000+ employees.
  • Led end-to-end program management for Tech Talent Development, Graduate Onboarding, and New Manager Enablement, ensuring on-time delivery and high satisfaction scores (CSAT > 90%).
  • Co-created and launched DEI-aligned programs such as “Be an Ally” and “Code Name HER”, influencing diversity in hiring and inclusive leadership.
  • Owned the L&D budget for the Bangalore hub; optimized cost efficiency through blended learning and strategic vendor partnerships.
  • Pioneered use of LMS for digital learning delivery and tracking, later integrating data visualization tools for deeper reporting and insights.
  • Built strong cross-functional relationships with HR, TA, D&I, and Business Unit Heads to drive adoption of learning programs.


Key Achievements:

  • Received Lowe’s Excellence Award for high-impact leadership development programs.
  • Introduced first-ever virtual mentoring framework for campus hires during remote onboarding.
  • Boosted graduate program retention by 25% through continuous engagement and feedback loops.

L&D Specialist

Tata Elxsi
05.2015 - 07.2017
  • Partnered with senior stakeholders across four major cities to implement structured training programs.
  • Coordinated training logistics, assessments, and vendor management for 200+ annual learning events.
  • Gathered insights from participants and managers to continuously improve learning effectiveness using pre/post assessments and surveys.
  • Maintained training data repositories and analyzed metrics for reporting training ROI to HR leadership.

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management

CHRIST (Deemed To Be University)
Bengaluru
05-2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Mar Ivanios College
Trivandrum
05-2013

Skills

    Learning & Development:
    L&D Strategy Learning Needs Analysis Instructional Design Facilitation (ILT/VILT) Content Development (eLearning, Blended)

    Program & Project Management:
    End-to-End Program Ownership Stakeholder Management Vendor Coordination Budgeting Agile/Waterfall Delivery Models

    Technology & Tools:
    Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline) AI Tools (eg, ChatGPT, Synthesia) LMS Platforms (Workday Learning, Moodle) MS Power BI Google Workspace MS Teams Zoom

    Analytics & Evaluation:
    Learning Metrics & Dashboards xAPI / SCORM Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model Survey Tools

    Culture & DEI:
    Trainer Enablement DEI-Aligned Programs New Hire & Leadership Onboarding ERG Leadership

Accomplishments

    🏆 Wall of Fame Award (2024) – Recognized for successfully launching the Reorganization Learning Initiative across India and North America.

    🏆 Wall of Fame Award (2023) – Honored for leading the end-to-end implementation of the New Hire Client Services Learning Program.

    🏆 Lowe’s Excellence Award (2021) – Individual recognition for program managing the Graduate Learning Program and ensuring strong stakeholder collaboration.

    🏆 Lowe’s Excellence Award – Team (2020) – For leading virtual orientation for campus hires during the pandemic.

    🏅 SPOT Awards (2018–2019) – For closing urgent training requests and leading critical campus onboarding initiatives in a lean L&D setup.

    🏅 Bravo Awards (2016–2017) – For successful delivery of key training programs including SCT College Activate Freshers Program and First-Time Managers Training.

Certification

  • Certified Instructional Designer – Strengthscape
  • Certified Facilitator – Workplace Catalysts LLP
  • Competency Mapping – TV Rao Learning Systems
  • Business English Certificate (Vantage) – Cambridge ESOL
  • New Project Manager Essentials – PMI (Partnered)
  • Coaching Essentials – SHRM (Partnered)

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Deluxe Entertainment Distribution India Private Limited
07.2022 - Current

Learning Business Partner

Lowe’s
08.2017 - 06.2022

L&D Specialist

Tata Elxsi
05.2015 - 07.2017

MBA - Human Resource Management

CHRIST (Deemed To Be University)

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Mar Ivanios College
Anish Baben