Nolita Petrina D'Souza
Bengaluru
Summary
Learning and Development professional with over 11 years of work experience and 9 years across IT and ITS, specializing in L&D strategy, organizational development, talent development, leadership development, and capability building. Strong record of enabling business performance through scalable learning solutions and data-driven talent programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Manager
HashedIn by Deloitte
Bengaluru
07.2022 - Current
- Designed and executed leadership development, coaching, and manager development programs aligned to organizational growth and succession goals.
- Spearheaded an end-to-end certification framework and program to build skill expertise, internal mobility, and talent readiness.
- Enabled new hire, lateral, and campus onboarding programs, improving time to productivity and role alignment.
- Partnered with business and delivery leaders to conduct TNA and skill gap analysis.
- Built capability academies across multiple tech stacks, including Gen AI, using blended and persona-based learning models.
- Participated in campus interview panels, evaluating candidates to drive the best-fit hiring decisions.
- Planned, designed, and driven multiple campaigns for alliance partnership-based training.
- Facilitated multiple workshops and training sessions focused on improving communication skills, stakeholder management, business etiquette, persuasive, and effective presentations, elevating employee effectiveness and engagement.
- Mentored junior team members on learning methodologies and best practices, upskilling the team, and improving delivery.
- Managed training budget allocations efficiently, optimizing resources.
- Built and currently leading the Client and Leadership Experience unit for HashedIn.
Associate Manager
Subex Ltd
Bengaluru
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Owned end-to-end Learning & Development lifecycle, including TNA, program design, content management, vendor management, and stakeholder communication.
- Coordinated L&D operations by maintaining training calendar and trainer reports while consolidating training content with SMEs.
- Maintained accurate training records to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Designed custom learning paths via LMS and digital learning platforms driving adoption of self-directed and continuous learning
- Managed comprehensive cycle of management trainee assimilation to prepare them for customer-facing roles.
- Organized internal SME tech webinars and other learning campaigns to enhance knowledge sharing.
- Served as Program Manager for various initiatives, including High-Performers Retention Program and Management Trainee Sales Program.
Senior Executive
Brillio Technologies
Bengaluru
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed design and operations of Technical, Behavioral, and OD programs at Brillio.
- Conceptualized and executed Behavioral training programs to enhance employee performance.
- Led Women Leadership program to develop high-potential women for leadership roles.
- Drove mid-manager learning initiatives to prepare managers for project delivery and leadership responsibilities.
- Designed and launched managerial learning program across business units generating 65% of Brillio's revenue.
- Collaborated with business leaders to assess training needs aligned with organizational goals.
- Executed comprehensive training calendar, overseeing all aspects of training coordination.
- Managed campus-to-corporate program while optimizing resource utilization to reduce external hiring.
Second Division Clerk
Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID)
Mysuru
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed loans, death cases, maturity cases, and motor insurance across various government sectors.
- Solely issued insurance policies citywide and in related taluks.
- Contributed significantly to transition towards automated services with head office team.
- Initiated small Employee Engagement programs to enhance workforce morale.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Jain (deemed-to-be University)
Bengaluru05-2022
MBA - HR
Christ University Institute of Management
Bengaluru05-2017
B.COM - Accounts And Taxation
Teresian College, University of Mysore
Mysuru05-2013
Skills
- L&D strategy
- Organizational development
- Talent development
- Succession planning
- Project/program management
- Leadership development and coaching
- Instructional design
- Managing teams
- Workshop facilitation
- Training delivery
- Budget and learning operations
- Execution excellence
Accomplishments
Promotion, Nov'24
Certification
The Dale Carnegie Program on Training Excellence
Hobbies and Interests
- Cynophile
- Hodophile
- Motorist
- Biker
- Cooking
- Badminton
- Cricket
Websites
Timeline
Manager
HashedIn by Deloitte
07.2022 - Current
Associate Manager
Subex Ltd
10.2019 - 07.2022
Senior Executive
Brillio Technologies
01.2017 - 10.2019
Second Division Clerk
Karnataka Government Insurance Department (KGID)
06.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Psychology
Jain (deemed-to-be University)
MBA - HR
Christ University Institute of Management
B.COM - Accounts And Taxation
Teresian College, University of Mysore