Namita Pandya
Ahmedabad,India
Summary
Customer-focused professional with a successful 20-year career in Higher Education academic training and Instructional Design for Higher Education institutions, Corporate, NGOs, and Government organizations in different countries (US, UK, Australia, Germany, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and India).
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager-Instructional Design
Impelsys Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru, India
10.2021 - Current
- Leading and managing a team of 9 Instructional designers
- Identifying resource requirements, conducting interviews, setting KPIs
- Delegating tasks, tracking progress, and evaluating performance
- Identifying training needs and coaching and training team and vendors
- Managing 5-6 complex projects simultaneously
- Collaborating with SMEs, vendors, cross-functional teams, and various stakeholders
- Collaborating with PMs for effort estimation, process building, project planning, and timely project deliveries
- Tracking project progress, mitigating risks, and implementing corrective measures through appropriate solutions
- Optimizing resource allocation by conducting regular performance evaluations and coaching
- Creating design documents, researching, developing, and analyzing content, designing, reviewing storyboards and final product
- Leading pre-sales discussions, writing proposals and RFPs
- Providing e-learning solutions and formulating instructional strategies as per customer requirement
- Leading, managing, and designing Proof of Concepts
- Presenting and participating in webinars, seminars, workshops, industry forums, conferences, and events (ATD, DevLearn, DIDAC)
- Researching instructional design trends and writing blogs
Lead Instructional Designer
Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Led and managed a team of 4-6 Junior and Senior Instructional designers assigned different projects
- Delegated tasks, conducted interviews and feedback sessions
- Trained team and the vendors
- Managed 3-4 complex projects simultaneously from concept to completion
- Collaborated with SMEs, vendors, cross-functional teams, and various stakeholders
- Collaborated with PMs for effort estimation and timely project delivery
- Mitigated risks by implementing appropriate solutions to resolve project challenges
- Created design documents, researched, developed, and analyzed content
- Designed and reviewed storyboards and final product
- Researched instructional design trends and provided innovative e-learning solutions and instructional strategies
- Led, managed, and designed Proof of Concepts
- Used various tools to develop storyboards into final product
Instructional and Communication Design Lead
Emmersive Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Led and managed a team of 4-6 Junior and Senior Instructional and Graphic designers
- Delegated tasks, conducted interviews and feedback sessions
- Mentored team and vendors
- Guided graphic designers to design mockups, templates, and user interfaces as per client requirements
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Managed 2-3 complex projects simultaneously
- Collaborated with the SMEs, vendors, cross-functional teams, and various stakeholders
- Collaborated with the PMs for effort estimation, planning, and timely project deliveries
- Mitigated risks by resolving project challenges
- Created design documents, researched, developed, and analyzed content
- Designed and reviewed storyboards and the final product
- Provided engaging e-learning solutions and formulated innovative instructional strategies
- Led, managed, and designed Proof of Concepts
- Used various tools to develop storyboards into the final product
- Conducted and participated in webinars, seminars, workshops, industry forums, conferences, and events
Instructional Design Lead, Chief Visual Strategist
Neeti Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Led and managed a team of 4-6 Senior and Junior Instructional designers
- Delegated tasks, conducted interviews and feedback sessions
- Trained team and the vendors
- Managed 3-4 complex projects simultaneously from concept to completion
- Collaborated with SMEs, vendors, cross-functional teams, and various stakeholders
- Collaborated with PMs for effort estimation and timely project delivery
- Identified potential threats, taking proactive response measures where necessary
- Created design documents, researched, developed, and analyzed content
Designed and reviewed storyboards and final product - Researched instructional design trends and provided innovative e-learning solutions and instructional strategies
- Led, managed, and designed Proof of Concepts
- Used various tools to develop storyboards into final product
- Enhanced company reputation by delivering compelling presentations at industry conferences and events
Faculty Member (Communication Design)
International School of Business & Media (School of Communication) (ISB&M)
Pune, India
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Imparted Visual Communication training to 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Utilized various evaluation methods to track student progress and measure training effectiveness
- Researched and developed instructional content, curriculum, and assignments
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse learning styles and instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons
Sr. Instructor (Communication Design)
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, (SIMC), Symbiosis International University
Pune, India
12.2008 - 08.2010
- Imparted Visual Communication and graphic design training to 500 undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Assessed student performance through variety of evaluation methods
- Researched and developed instructional content, curriculum, and assignments
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse learning styles and instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lessons
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, using data-driven analysis to inform instructional decisions and improve academic outcomes
- Served on various committees for curriculum development, enhancing overall quality of education within the institution
Center Academic Head, Graphic Design and Animation
Arena Multimedia, A division of Aptech Ltd.
Indore, Pune, India
08.2000 - 11.2008
- Managed batch allocation, operational and managerial activities of center academics
- Imparted Visual Communication, graphic design, and animation training for 400 students
- Designed evaluation methods to track progress, evaluate student performance, and measure training effectiveness
- Researched and developed curriculum and assignments
- Streamlined administrative procedures, resulting in increased efficiency within department operations
- Guided and supported faculty in development of a new curriculum
- Increased faculty collaboration by organizing workshops and conferences for professional development
- Enhanced academic performance by implementing innovative instructional strategies
Education
M.Des (CD) - Communication Design
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information And Communication Technology (DA-IICT)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat01.2015
Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Communication - Design And Visual Communication
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK06.2013
Diploma in Multimedia - Graphic Design And 2D Animation
Arena Multimedia, Indore-I (A Division of Aptech Limited)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh01.2000
M.Sc. (Microbiology) - Microbiology And Immunology
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, DAVV
Indore, Madhya Pradesh05.1996
Skills
- Multitasking and Agile Working
- Excellent Visualization and Visual design
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication
- Robust Grasping and Visualization of Complex and Technical Content
- Attention to Detail and Analytical Thinking
- Constant Learning and Innovation Aptitude
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening and Courteous
Skills
- Team Management and Leadership
- Task Delegation, Training, and Mentoring
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Cross-Functional Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project Planning and Effort Estimation
- Risk Mitigation and Problem Resolution
- Designing Online learning (Simulations, Adaptive learning, Blended learning, Micro-learning, Gamification, Game-based, and Accessible training programs)
- Designing Video-based Learning, Mobile Learning, WBTs, and ILTs
- Video Editing, Infographics Design, and User Experience Design
- Understanding Learner Profile and Formulating Instructional Design Strategy
- Content Research, Analysis and Development
- Storyboard Design and Review
Technical Skills
- Vyond, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360, Articulate Rise, Presenter, Camtasia
- Microsoft tools: Powerpoint, Word, Excel
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
- Adobe Premiere, After effects, Sound Forge, Audacity
- HTML basics
Participations and Achievements
- Received the 'Ultimate Contributor 2022' award at Impelsys Pvt. Ltd. for getting the highest rating for work satisfaction from the client, building and managing the Instructional Design team from scratch, and contributing beyond expectations towards organizational growth.
- Received the 'Star of the Month: September 2020!' award at Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd. for getting the highest rating for work satisfaction from the client, managing the Instructional Design team, and contributing beyond expectations to organizational growth.
- Received the 'Best Centre Academic Head (2007-2008)' award for Aptech Arena Ltd. West Region, India
- Managed, trained, and led a team of 20 Instructional designers on a project requiring 600 Flash courses to be converted to HTML courses. The team completed the project before the target date.
- Received Faculty Certification Certificate from Arena Aptech LTD. India for graphic design and animation.
- Attended international conference on 'Designing for Children' and workshop on 'Communication design for IT and Media' at IDC IIT Bombay Powai (Mumbai).
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/29/72
Timeline
Manager-Instructional Design
Impelsys Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
Lead Instructional Designer
Hurix Systems Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 09.2021
Instructional and Communication Design Lead
Emmersive Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 03.2020
Instructional Design Lead, Chief Visual Strategist
Neeti Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2015 - 06.2017
Faculty Member (Communication Design)
International School of Business & Media (School of Communication) (ISB&M)
09.2010 - 04.2011
Sr. Instructor (Communication Design)
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, (SIMC), Symbiosis International University
12.2008 - 08.2010
Center Academic Head, Graphic Design and Animation
Arena Multimedia, A division of Aptech Ltd.
08.2000 - 11.2008
M.Des (CD) - Communication Design
Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information And Communication Technology (DA-IICT)
Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Communication - Design And Visual Communication
Birmingham City University
Diploma in Multimedia - Graphic Design And 2D Animation
Arena Multimedia, Indore-I (A Division of Aptech Limited)
M.Sc. (Microbiology) - Microbiology And Immunology
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya, DAVV
Similar Profiles
Deekshitha Deekshitha null
Software Engineer II at Impelsys Pvt. LmtSoftware Engineer II at Impelsys Pvt. Lmt
Lalana LokeshLalana Lokesh
Senior Software Engineer at Impelsys Pvt LtdSenior Software Engineer at Impelsys Pvt Ltd
Apoorva DixitApoorva Dixit
Business Developement Executive (Inside Sales) at Medlern/ Impelsys pvt. ltd.Business Developement Executive (Inside Sales) at Medlern/ Impelsys pvt. ltd.