Annanya Sood
Senior Instructional Design Consultant
Mumbai
Summary
A Senior Learning Experience Designer (LXD) with 14+ years’ of experience in designing and delivering innovative learning solutions in consulting, banking, IT, and educational sectors. Skilled at translating business needs into engaging and scalable learning programs with a special focus on optimizing learner experience and integrating emerging technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Instructional Design Consultant
Ernst & Young - India
11.2023 - Current
- Led and designed capability-building programs for government agencies, including training on new laws, policy implementation, and regulatory updates.
- Developed gamified and scenario-based courses on sustainability for workforce development programs.
- Managed learning projects, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery.
- Delivered blended learning programs integrating ILTs, videos, microlearning modules, and facilitator guides for large-scale initiatives.
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2014 - 11.2023
- Managed global instructional design projects for processes of system adoptions, software, and ERP across banking, insurance, manufacturing, IT, aviation, and transportation.
- Built storyboards, digital solutions, and simulations for system training modules, and made regular updates to reflect organizational change management initiatives.
- Developed customized training solutions, such as ILT, blended learning, and microlearning, aligned to global competency frameworks.
Instructional Designer
ITM Group of Institutions
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Developed the curriculum framework and digital courses for academic and professional programs.
- Ensured content alignment with program objectives and learning outcomes.
- Reviewed the instructional design content to ensure that practical skills are being applied.
Instructional Designer
Aptech Limited
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Developed training programs tailored to Aptech Animation in Adobe InDesign.
- Designed courses to enable hands-on skill application, and certification readiness.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of content.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Ramnivas Ruia College
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Master of Education Technology - Instructional Design
S.N.D.T. Women's University, Juhu
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Curriculum Framework
Needs Assessment
Storyboarding
Instructional Strategies
Blended Learning Solution
Microlearning
Gamified Learning
Project Management
Vendor Management
ID tools: Articulate Storyline and Rise, Adobe Captivate, SAP Enable Now, Adobe InDesign
Timeline
Senior Instructional Design Consultant
Ernst & Young - India
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Consultant
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2014 - 11.2023
Instructional Designer
ITM Group of Institutions
05.2014 - 10.2014
Instructional Designer
Aptech Limited
10.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Ramnivas Ruia College
04.2001 -
Master of Education Technology - Instructional Design
S.N.D.T. Women's University, Juhu
04.2001 -