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Nitin Rajput
Senior Manager Learning And Development
Mumbai
Summary
I am Nitin Rajput, a highly accomplished learning and development specialist with a career spanning over 10 years. Throughout my professional journey, I have honed my expertise in bridging the gap between the learner and learning, enabling businesses of all sizes to train and upskill their customers, employees, and partners. My proficiency in creating and managing content over various LMS and my strong background in IT education and training delivery, mentoring, project-based learning, presentation and facilitation skills, and course content and material design and development have been instrumental in driving my success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager, Learning and Development
Airpay Payment Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
11.2022 - Current
- Analyzing employee training needs and aligning them with business goals using data analysis and research
- Working with leaders and stakeholders to drive business transformation with strong communication and negotiation skills
- Implementing the latest training programs and staying up-to-date on industry trends with knowledge of emerging training methods
- Designing and evaluating learning programs with instructional design, program management, and evaluation skills
- Developing a skills and competency-based framework for performance and talent management with knowledge of best practices.
- Creating and executing a strategy for the Airpay Academy with strategic planning and project management skills
- Building cross-functional teams to create content with creativity and leadership skills
- Conducting employee engagement surveys and improving engagement with survey design and data analysis skills
- Managing the learning and development budget and optimizing cost with financial analysis and budgeting skills.
Freelance Corporate Trainer & Business Consultant
Freelancing
Mumbai
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Delivering Corporate Trainings for MS Office and Google Workspace products, using instructional design and adult learning principles for effective training materials that boost employee skills and productivity.
- Consulting businesses on process automation, with expertise in workflow optimization and business process improvement, to create customized training programs for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Advising start-up founders on business setup, using knowledge of best practices in automation, process optimization, and technology adoption, to support entrepreneurs in creating efficient and competitive operations.
- Optimizing business processes, using skills in process analysis, improvement and automation, to streamline operations and improve performance by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies.
- Advising on new technology adoption for technology, sales, and marketing departments, using expertise in digital tools and technologies, to support organizations in adopting the most effective solutions aligned with their goals.
- Creating Data Insights and dashboards for businesses, using skills in data analysis and visualization, to help organizations make data-driven decisions and gain valuable insights into their operations and performance.
Senior Associate, Talent Management
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Mumbai
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Developing and implementing a Talent Development strategy for AIML, Blockchain, and Open-source technologies in line with NPCI requirements.
- Collaborating effectively with people at all job levels to achieve individual, functional, and organizational goals while interacting with a diverse group of individuals and personalities.
- Conducting Training Needs Analysis to identify current and future developmental needs and capacity building requirements at the individual and institutional level.
- Designing and delivering in-house training sessions, identifying external training programs and conferences, and enrolling in online learning programs as appropriate.
- Driving and facilitating the implementation of the L&D Plan to ensure smooth execution with effective outcomes and monitoring and evaluating methods used.
- Refining existing systems and processes, and setting up new processes as required, including preparing and tracking the annual L&D Budget and creating and updating the Training Calendar.
- Acting as the go-to within the business for anyone with questions or queries regarding training and development plan and Individual Development plan.
- Working closely with various leaders across the organization and having a full understanding of their units and training requirements.
- Implementing Skill Index for all employees and Evaluation and adoption of LMS system.
- Running Pilots, evaluating top content providers and negotiating with top 3 content providers on pricing per user per annum, finalizing the vendor, onboarding the vendor, and launching the platform to employees for access.
- Evaluating and managing vendors/trainers for Tech Trainings, building, and maintaining L&D Dashboard for Learning Hours/man-days and Distribution across Behavioral/Technical/Domain trainings.
Content Developer and Curator, Supply Chain L&D
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Solved problems and improved areas through Shark Tank program by collaborating with tech experts on AI, ML, AR, VR, NLP, Cybersecurity, and RPA in the supply chain field.
- Produced, edited, and organized learning content, including manuals, visual aids, and online/classroom/micro learning sessions to support skills and business needs.
- Worked with SMEs and L&D leaders to provide multimodal content for online, classroom, micro learning, on-demand, and mobile use cases.
- Maintained standards for branding, user feedback, collaboration with content developers, and governance of content for supply chain transformations and skill development.
- Coached global L&D leaders and SMEs on technology tools and content management for GoLearn and other platforms.
- Managed implementation of tech-based learning programs.
- Helped create new employee onboarding and training sessions using Intrepid and Degreed.
- Evaluated training success and suggested improvements to SMEs for effectiveness.
- Transformed SMEs into Subject Matter Trainers through skill development and training programs.
Engineer, Learning and Development
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
06.2017 - 07.2020
- Used my knowledge and tech skills to support capability building.
- Used web development experience to create and maintain engineering websites and docs.
- Managed the SAP LMS for Engineering, ensuring course scheduling and catalog accuracy.
- Used technical expertise to maintain key engineering systems.
- Aligned with company's Zero Loss Culture strategy.
- Helped deliver virtual courses using eLearning development and design knowledge.
- Developed video eLearning courses using video production and editing skills.
- Administered and executed the Core TAP program with strong project management.
- Assisted in assessing company-wide skills and knowledge gaps.
- Assessed training program effectiveness and summarized impact reports.
- Assisted in identifying training needs through Job Task Analysis and On Job Training.
Associate Consultant, HR-Learning & Development
Virtusa
Mumbai
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Building and maintaining positive relationships between employees and managers through effective communication strategies.
- Utilizing data analysis and research to provide insightful recommendations to management for decision-making.
- Utilizing strong organizational skills to maintain accurate documentation, including investigation notes, supporting documents, and final reports or evidence of action taken.
- Providing coaching and training to operational departments from a Human Resource perspective, including knowledge on various aspects of the business
- Managing the performance management system, including the development, and monitoring of performance evaluations, performance development plans, and performance improvement plans
- Conducting audits to identify training needs and opportunities for performance improvement.
- Developing and maintaining training tracking systems, including participation, costs, and return on investment.
- Flexibility to take on special projects as needed and perform any duties deemed necessary for the success of the department.
Training Executive and Consultant
Pragati Software Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Trained corporate clients in India through engaging sessions that required strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Created course content and materials, including tests, using strong instructional design and content development abilities.
- Adapted to new subjects and executed training programs, showing strong adaptability and a willingness to take on challenges.
- Participated in client meetings, mocks, and calls, effectively communicating with clients to tailor training programs to their needs.
- Led internal training sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives, showing strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Hosted free webinars and seminars for clients, using strong marketing and event planning skills to promote and deliver them.
- Supported internal and external clients, showing strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
- Attended internal and cross-team meetings to stay informed and collaborate with colleagues, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.
Senior Faculty
NIIT Ltd
Mumbai
03.2013 - 11.2014
- Delivered IT education to NIIT students and corporate on various technology platforms such as Java, JDBC, Dot NET Framework, ADO .NET, MS SQL Server 2012, ASP.NET, HTML 5, CSS/JavaScript, Windows App Development using MS Visual Studio 2012, and Android App Development using Eclipse IDE.
- Mentored students for Project Based learning, providing support to complete technology-based projects on time and within the given deadline.
- Conducted mentoring sessions as per the course/program milestone/learning plan, ensuring that students were on track to achieving their learning objectives.
- Maintained accurate and timely records of education delivery, updating batch files and encore with relevant information.
- Facilitated peer learning among students, engaging them in collaborative activities and resolving challenges that arose while completing tasks.
- Continuously updated own knowledge and skills in order to stay up to date with the latest industry trends and advancements in technology.
Project Instructor
NIIT Ltd
Mumbai
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Led hands-on MR sessions for programming languages such as C, C++, C#, SQL, and Microsoft Office 2007, providing comprehensive instruction and experience for students.
- Facilitated interactive doubt solving lectures to help students overcome challenges and improve their understanding of the course material.
- Expertly managed network deployment across the lab, ensuring optimal performance and connectivity for all machines.
- Proficiently installed and upgraded software on lab machines, providing students with access to the latest tools and technologies.
- Consistently maintained detailed system and asset downtime trackers, enabling efficient identification and resolution of problems to ensure smooth lab operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Network Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
Mumbai 06.2012 - 01.2015
Certification And Diploma - Software Engineering
NIIT
Mumbai 06.2012 - 01.2015
Skills
Learning & Development Specialist
undefinedCertification
Microsoft Certified Specialist
Interests
Music
Reading
Timeline
Employer Branding, Hirist.com
01-2023
Senior Manager, Learning and Development
Airpay Payment Services Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current
HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent, LinkedIn
08-2022
Freelance Corporate Trainer & Business Consultant
Freelancing
10.2021 - 11.2022
Organizational Learning and Development, LinkedIn
07-2021
Senior Associate, Talent Management
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
05.2021 - 10.2021
Content Developer and Curator, Supply Chain L&D
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 02.2021
Influencing Across the Organisation, Dale Carnegie India
03-2018
Engineer, Learning and Development
General Mills India Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2020
Associate Consultant, HR-Learning & Development
Virtusa
11.2015 - 02.2017
Training Executive and Consultant
Pragati Software Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - 10.2015
Microsoft Certified Specialist
10-2014
Senior Faculty
NIIT Ltd
03.2013 - 11.2014
CompTIA A+
01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Network Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
06.2012 - 01.2015
Certification And Diploma - Software Engineering
NIIT
06.2012 - 01.2015
Project Instructor
NIIT Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2013
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