Aswin Kumar Gopan
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned Learning and Development (L&D) Consultant with over 18 years of expertise in Instructional Design, Training Strategy, and eLearning Development. Proven success in designing impactful learning solutions for global clients across SAP, Oracle, and SuccessFactors platforms. Skilled in managing the full training lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring high-performing teams. Adept at blending learning methodologies, driving performance improvement, and aligning learning outcomes with business goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Consultant
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
07.2021 - Current
- Spearhead L&D strategy and instructional design for SAP, Oracle, and SuccessFactors projects.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders on proposal design, effort estimation, and costing.
- Oversee offshore teams through end-to-end project delivery of learning solutions.
- Conduct TNA with SMEs and client stakeholders to align learning with business needs.
- Lead the design and development of custom courseware (VILT, WBT, QRGs, Videos).
- Maintain deliverable quality through design reviews and performance evaluation.
- Mentor team members on ID best practices and project execution.
Senior Instructional Designer (Associate)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Designed training curricula for global clients, emphasizing SAP onboarding and adoption.
- Utilized Enable Now to create eLearning simulations and content for enterprise systems.
- Executed scenario-based learning solutions and case study frameworks.
- Ensured deliverables met client expectations through QA and stakeholder reviews.
- Tracked training effectiveness, engagement, and ROI with post-delivery analysis.
Senior Training Executive
Frost & Sullivan
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Facilitated internal capability-building programs and soft-skills workshops.
- Designed storyboards and graphics using Articulate and Adobe tools.
- Developed video-based courses for leadership and new-joiner orientation.
Instructional Designer
SIFY Software Ltd.
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Designed and developed training materials for ITI students, medical professionals, and enterprise clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align learning with organizational needs.
Instructional Designer
Cordiant Technologies
10.2010 - 01.2011
Instructional Designer
Hicommands India Ltd.
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Designed and developed training materials for ITI students, medical professionals, and enterprise clients.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align learning with organizational needs.
Process Associate
TCS BPO Services
06.2006 - 10.2007
- Conducted daily sales audits and coordinated client communications in the retail vertical.
Education
Certified Learning & Development Manager (CLDM) -
Carlton Advanced Management Institute
USA01.2015
M.A. - Psychology
University of Madras
01.2008
B.Sc. - Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
Guru Nanak College, University of Madras
01.2006
Skills
- Instructional Design (ID)
- Learning Experience Design (LxD)
- Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Curriculum Design
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Blended Learning
- ELearning
- Microlearning
- VILT
- Scenario-based Learning Strategies
- Case Study Learning Strategies
- Agile Learning Design
- ADDIE
- SAM
- LMS Administration
- Enable Now
- Articulate Storyline
- Client Engagement
- SME Engagement
- Leadership Communication
- Learning Analytics
- Evaluation
- ROI Measurement
- Business analysis
- Change management
- Consulting
- Strategy development
Certification
Certified Learning & Development Manager (CLDM), Carlton Advanced Management Institute, USA, 2015
Languages
- English, Full professional proficiency
- Hindi, Full professional proficiency
- Tamil, limited working proficiency
- Malayalam, limited working proficiency
Timeline
Management Consultant
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
07.2021 - Current
Senior Instructional Designer (Associate)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
08.2016 - 07.2021
Senior Training Executive
Frost & Sullivan
04.2015 - 08.2016
Instructional Designer
SIFY Software Ltd.
01.2011 - 04.2015
Instructional Designer
Cordiant Technologies
10.2010 - 01.2011
Instructional Designer
Hicommands India Ltd.
11.2009 - 09.2010
Process Associate
TCS BPO Services
06.2006 - 10.2007
Certified Learning & Development Manager (CLDM) -
Carlton Advanced Management Institute
M.A. - Psychology
University of Madras
B.Sc. - Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology
Guru Nanak College, University of Madras
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