Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Swarita Murali

Swarita Murali

Pune

Summary

ICF-certified Global L&D Leader with 13+ years of global experience driving business-aligned skill development and leadership effectiveness. Expert in blending instructional design, coaching, and applied psychology to create inclusive, high-impact learning cultures. Expert in delivering data-driven, scalable programs across Americas, Europe and Asia, fostering organizational agility & embedding AI-powered learning tools for future-readiness.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Learning & Org Development Partner

Entrata
Pune
10.2024 - Current

- Designed and implemented L&D strategy for Engineering and R&D Functions, aligning with Agile transformation goals
- Partnered with global leadership to roll out change initiatives, behavioral workshops, and inclusive manager training programs
- Championed the integration of AI tools and learner experience platforms to streamline onboarding and skill development

Principal Educator / Senior Manager

KPIT Technologies
07.2021 - 08.2024

- Revamped global L&D programs, launching certification tracks for 500+ managers across geographies
- Rolled out ICF-style Coaching Frameworks for senior leaders, improving leadership pipeline readiness
- Acted as SME for Competency-based Hiring Models and business-aligned talent interventions, such as Client Account Management
- Mentored 10+ new educators and improved design-to-delivery efficiency by 30%

Deputy Manager - Learning and Development HR

CREAT - Uno Minda Enterprise
Pune
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Led end-to-end learning strategy and execution for R&D and engineering divisions, aligning talent development with business and innovation goals
  • Designed and deployed multi-level training architectures, including function-specific interventions and soft-skills frameworks
  • Drove training need analysis, employee engagement, talent development, competency mapping, and curriculum design across departments
  • Managed vendor partnerships and optimized budgets to improve ROI on learning investments
  • Introduced structured feedback loops and post-training evaluations, improving impact tracking and executive buy-in

Lead Trainer

Cybage Software
Pune
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Training Needs Analysis and Competency Mapping for a targeted L&D roadmap for entire Support Services division at Cybage
  • Developed and facilitated managerial, business-led and client-centric training modules tailored to delivery and consulting teams
  • Built competency-based learning journeys integrated with appraisal systems, increasing adoption of structured development paths
  • Spearheaded impact assessments and ROI tracking for learning programs.

Professional Skills Development - Sr. Educator

KPIT Technologies Ltd
Pune
10.2013 - 11.2018
  • Designed and delivered global L&D programs for technical and behavioral skill development across engineering teams
  • Facilitated cross-functional leadership readiness programs and managerial effectiveness interventions across US, EU and India
  • Mentored and coached educators and managers; implemented best practices in instructional design and facilitation
  • Led psychometric tool integration in assessment and applied psychological research
  • Implemented Positive Psychology, Employee Well-Being & Retention Frameworks

Executive - Risk Consulting

KPMG
Pune
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • BGV Management & Risk Consulting
  • HR Process Optimization & Reporting
  • Risk Analysis & Compliance Enhancement

Senior Psychometrician

DOTT 360 Assessments
04.2012 - 01.2013
  • Psychometric Test Development & Validation
  • Research Leadership & Assessment Innovation
  • Content Development & Candidate Insights

Education

Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Pune University (SPPU)
Pune
01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Nowrosjee Wadia College
Pune
01.2009

Skills

Core Capabilities:

  • Leadership Development & Talent Strategy
  • Instructional Design & Learning Architecture
  • Organizational Development & Change Management
  • Managerial Coaching (ICF-PCC) & Psychometric/ Assessment Design
  • Project and Program Management
  • Training Delivery & Quality Auditing
  • Business & Org Culture-based Interventions

Technical & Tools:

  • Articulate 360, Kanban Guru AI, LMS/LxP
  • MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Jira

Methodologies:

  • Design Thinking & Research Methodology
  • Agile, NLP, Transactional Analysis, EI, REBT, DISC
  • Competency Mapping, Behavioral Science and DEI

Certification

  • Professional Certified Coach (PCC) – International Coach Federation (ICF)
  • Instructional Design – StrengthScape
  • Agile Fundamentals – LinkedIN & KPIT
  • Advanced Coaching – Coacharya - ICF Accredited Global Training Institute
  • Training Delivery Excellence – Awsmosis Learning Solutions (ALPS)
  • Personality Assessment Certifications – CBS, REBT, DISC, NLP
  • Counseling Skills & Psychotherapy – CCC Vellore, India

Affiliations

Indian classical music written word, design, visual arts / mandalas, animal rescue & welfare, sustainability

Accomplishments

  • Client Champion Awards (2021–2024): recognized for exceptional client-centric engagement & solutions at KPIT
  • Millennial Coach of the Year (2019) – awarded by the World HRD Congress for excellence in managerial coaching and talent development
  • 'Best in Class' – Coaching Leadership Award (2020) – youngest recipient for outstanding coaching and leadership impact
  • 'Scholar's Day' Vice Chancellor Awards – honored for academic excellence at Nowrosjee Wadia College, Pune

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Senior Learning & Org Development Partner

Entrata
10.2024 - Current

Principal Educator / Senior Manager

KPIT Technologies
07.2021 - 08.2024

Deputy Manager - Learning and Development HR

CREAT - Uno Minda Enterprise
08.2019 - 04.2021

Lead Trainer

Cybage Software
01.2019 - 08.2019

Professional Skills Development - Sr. Educator

KPIT Technologies Ltd
10.2013 - 11.2018

Executive - Risk Consulting

KPMG
01.2013 - 08.2013

Senior Psychometrician

DOTT 360 Assessments
04.2012 - 01.2013

Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Pune University (SPPU)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Nowrosjee Wadia College
Swarita Murali