MANGALA PREETHA S
L&OD Leader
Chennai,TN
Summary
Award-winning & Forward thinking Learning & Development Executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise-wide capability transformation, leadership development, AI workforce readiness, and digital learning ecosystems across global organizations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP – Head of Learning
Indium Software
04.2023 - Current
- Established L&D team from inception within organization
- Devised L&D OD strategy aligning with Business; Launched LMS for the org
- Developed and implemented L&D OD metrics to guide organizational development
- Process benchmarking done for Bench to Billable conversion; TTB for Freshers
- Oversaw ATS deployment process
- Process benchmarking done for Bench to Billable conversion, TTB for Freshers
- Facilitated leadership skill enhancement
- Interview booth – Drafting a plan to do internal and external prep.
Global Learning Partner – AI & Analytics
Cognizant
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Partnered with business, talent supply chain, and talent acquisition to identify demands and align available skills.
- Design and craft Talent transformation charters and Training plans that would help Business to meet their demands.
- Liaised with global communities to promote continuous skilling and prepare for future readiness.
- Celebrated contributors to foster a collaborative environment., celebrate top learners, Managed partner accreditation process to strengthen alliances.
Solution Architect – AI & Analytics
Cognizant
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Engaged with communities to understand their priorities, understand the top demand skills
- Developed training plans focused on measurable performance outcomes
- Designed niche programs for architect talent development, including real-time data streaming
Solution Strategist, Implementation Lead
Cognizant
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Developed role development plans for departments to align with job descriptions and achieve role outcomes
- Executed leadership development programs to enhance team capabilities
- Led solutioning for enterprise application services and crafted digital roadmap encompassing Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, CRM
Programmer Analyst, Project Manager
Cognizant
07.2005 - 10.2014
- Contributed to software development projects as .Net developer
- Assumed leadership positions in team, project, and program management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Valliammai Engineering College
Chennai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Learning analytics
Talent development
Organizational development
Employee & Leadership coaching
Strategic planning
Data-driven decision making
People management
Accomplishments
· L&D Leader of the Year 2024 - @ UBS Forums
· ET 40 Under 40 L&D Leader - 2025
· CEO Award at Indium in 2026
· Brandon Hall Award in 2018, 2021, 2024 for the Digital Skilling journeys
· 2 Years in a row receiver of ET Best organizations for Women
Timeline
SVP – Head of Learning
Indium Software
04.2023 - Current
Global Learning Partner – AI & Analytics
Cognizant
01.2021 - 04.2023
Solution Architect – AI & Analytics
Cognizant
01.2019 - 12.2020
Solution Strategist, Implementation Lead
Cognizant
11.2014 - 12.2018
Programmer Analyst, Project Manager
Cognizant
07.2005 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Valliammai Engineering College
04.2001 -
LEADERSHIP SCOPE
- Currently supporting 5K employees globally, have supported 30K in previous stint
- Managed team of 30 support ₹2Cr+ Budget
- Built L&D function from scratch including team , LMS and Content platform set up
- Headed the Early Careers function with the team that manages hiring, training and deployment
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Reduced time-to-billability by 45–60 days
- Greenfield L&D set up
- Created AI Fluency Ladder initiatives
- Brandon Hall award-winning learning programs
- Leadership Coach
AI LANDSCAPE
- AI Enablement from Aware to Proficient 80% Aware and 60% Adoption till date
- Devised AI Fluency Ladder
- AI Accelerators like Hiring Platform, Assessment Platform, Screening bot, Persona Lab
PUBLIC PRESENCE
- Attended Learning events, DEI & POSH seminars and was Panel in one of discussions for L&D representing Indium
- Panel at MOP Vaishnav College to evaluate their internship Project and identify top talent
- Chaired Panel Discussions at Udemy, NIIT, Dell Scholars