Vinay Puri
Dehradun
Summary
Senior Instructional Designer with 10+ years of experience in instructional design, eLearning development, and content quality assurance. Specialized in designing high-impact digital learning solutions using storytelling techniques that simplify complex concepts, improve learner engagement, and accelerate organizational capability. Skilled in leading end-to-end development, from storyboarding and visual design to making LMS deployment compatible, and QA, with expertise across corporate consulting, technical and educational learning for global audiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Instructional Designer
Protiviti India
08.2022 - Current
- Built and shipped 50+ interactive eLearning modules, self-paced courses, and learning assets (infographics, GIFs, videos) using Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Vyond, Createstudio, Synthesia, Adobe Suite, Camtasia, Canva.
- Applied narrative arcs and role based perspectives to convert dense SOPs into stories increasing relevance and recall for varied audiences.
- Authored standardized templates and media library that reduced course development time and ensured compliance of branding guidelines across projects.
- Ran monthly training sessions on new tools and course design best practices, upskilling peers and new team members that sustained on-time releases and raised first-pass acceptance.
- Led end-user testing and validation on the LMS (SCORM packaging, manifest checks, media optimization), reducing post-launch defects and re-publish cycles.
- Partnered closely with stakeholders to maintaining transparent progress with trackers/status reports and quick-turn feedback closure.
- Supported trainers in running design thinking workshops to prioritize learner pain points, define jobs-to-be-done, and prioritize outcomes before solutioning.
- Produced global programs designed for consultants to director level, timing cues to reduce friction and improve delivery reliability. Revamped trainer-facing program materials from an instructional design perspective improving coherence across audience level and regions.
Media Designer
CARS24 Services Private Limited
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging eLearning courses, infographic videos, and formative assessments using Articulate Storyline 360, Vyond for trainers, sales, inspection, and customer support
- Launched standardized templates and QA checklists, enabling faster builds and fewer defects; supported smooth LMS uploads, end-user validation, and analytics reviews.
Learning and Development Specialist
Tech Mahindra
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Built multi-format learning for global clients (e.g., Google, Netgear, Telco): Flash-to-HTML5 conversions, responsive SCORM courses, localized variants.
- Enhanced legacy modules with better objective alignment and feedback logic, improving completions and knowledge-check performance in pilots.
Quality Analyst
Knowledge Podium Systems Pvt ltd
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Drove end-to-end QA for K–12 and teacher training eLearning; functional/content/platform testing on LMS with low defect leakage.
- Managed 16 EN→HI localization projects; introduced glossaries/style guides that cut rework and stabilized terminology.
- Mentored a 4-member QA team; instituted bug taxonomy, RTR audits, and calibration sessions.
- Achieved 97.8% QA accuracy across multiple digital learning solutions.
Project Delivery Executive
Emotion Films
02.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed client-facing delivery as Project Delivery Executive from coordination with client to develop and launch of website on IndiaMART.
- Worked as a Quality Analyst involving proofreading and error rectifications in the assignments along with training and honing the team’s skills by updating them and conducting sessions on a regular basis.
- Led and mentored a 12 member team in quality assurance procedures and processes and facilitated discussions on areas of improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
HNB Garhwal University
01.2013
Intermediate -
CBSE
01.2010
High School -
CBSE
01.2008
Skills
- Authoring Tools: Storyline 360, Rise
- Standards & Data: SCORM 12/2004, xAPI
- Design and Media: Vyond, CreateStudio, Adobe Suite
- AI Tools: Synthesia, CoPilot, ChatGPT
- Storyboarding, Storytelling, Visualisation, Gamification, Branching Scenarios, Assessments, Microlearnings, Interactive Learning Modules, Comic Books, Posters and Banners, Gifs, SME Collaboration, Peer Training, Design Thinking Principles
- Methods: ADDIE, Agile/Scrum
Corporate Accomplishments
Protiviti India
- 2x "Pat on the Back" award in Oct'23 & Nov'24.
- "Star Member Spotlight Award" for the quarter Q1'24.
Early Career
- Most Valuable Resource in May'15.
- 3x Employee of the Month award.
- Quality performance score of 97.83% in Q2’19 and highest team productivity (contextualized to QA metrics.)
- Delivered 13+ projects simultaneously with 100% on-time completion; awarded for outstanding performance in project “war zone.”
Timeline
Senior Instructional Designer
Protiviti India
08.2022 - Current
Media Designer
CARS24 Services Private Limited
09.2021 - 07.2022
Learning and Development Specialist
Tech Mahindra
12.2019 - 09.2021
Quality Analyst
Knowledge Podium Systems Pvt ltd
06.2015 - 12.2019
Project Delivery Executive
Emotion Films
02.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
HNB Garhwal University
Intermediate -
CBSE
High School -
CBSE
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