Ganesh Murali Venkatesan

Digital Learning Architect

Digital Learning Architect with 14 years of inovatory experience in designing talent development ecosystems. Proficient at aligning learning strategies with business goals through bespoke personna based learning journeys and adaptive frameworks that boost employee's performance and individual career growth. 

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Career Timeline

Talent Enablement Specialist – HR Program Manager, Instructional Designer |  NetApp

- Collaborated with business leaders to create learning solutions driving executive leadership talent development and employee's individual development plan. 

- Pioneered change management initiatives and harnessed GenAI for content innovation in strategic leadership programs for managers. 

- Spearheaded end-to-end talent enablement programs, including career progression, continuous feedback culture, and performance excellence frameworks. 

- Collaborated with vendors to deliver blended learning programmes for leadership, managed LMS onboarding, user administration, analytics, and technical support. 

- Directed SharePoint site design, customization, integrated Articulate 360 content in SharePoint, and generated insightful learning metrics to elevate learner engagement. 

- Created interactive training assets, video walkthroughs, quick reference guides, job aids, and targeted communication campaigns to boost stakeholder impact.

December 2019 - December 2024

    Senior Curriculum Developer | Informatica

- Teamed up across Informatica University, product teams, sales engineers, and cloud customers to design and deliver dynamic ILT and on-demand courses, empowering learners across the Cloud portfolio. 

- Partnered with the Cloud Technical Training Enablement team to craft global training strategies and curricula, creating persona-driven product courses grounded in adult learning principles. 

- Authored detailed RFPs and aligned course development with product roadmaps through close coordination with product managers, sales teams, and solution architects, ensuring timely releases and market relevance.

January 2018 - November 2019

    eLearning Architect | Infosys

- Orchestrated the design and rollout of dynamic training programs spanning technical skills, domain expertise, soft skills, and compliance, driving well-rounded employee development. 

- Produced a rich array of eLearning assets from immersive simulations to interactive HTML5 prototypes enhancing engagement and knowledge retention. 

- Collaborated seamlessly with SMEs, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners to tailor learning initiatives that power organizational goals with measurable impact.

January 2008 - November 2016

    Assistant Professor – New Media | Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media

- Developed multimedia news portal framework, designed curriculum, tutored participants of the New Media programme. 

- Created immersive training environment for BBC-iLearn TV news reporters and editors to elevate practical skills and amplify content development.  

July 2005 - August 2006

Line of Work

90 % proficiency

Learning Strategies, Digital Simulations, Micro-Learning, Interactive Content 

70 % proficiency

Web Development, SharePoint Site Development

80 % proficiency

Training Program Facilitation, Blended Learning, LMS Administration

90 % proficiency

Adobe Creative Cloud, Articulate 360, Microsoft 365, GenAI  

Field of study

October 2003 - May 2013
Ph.D. in Educational Technology, Bharathiar University

Building on my academic background as an educational technology researcher, my doctoral studies focused on educational psychology, instructional technology, cognitive science, adult learning theories, VAK learning styles for police personnels involved in forensic science function.

August 1999 - May 2001 |  July 1996 - May 1999    
Masters in Computer Communication |  Bachelor of Science  in computer science, bharathiar university

Computer Networks, Principles of Digital and Analog communication, Software Engineering, Distributed Computing, Electronic Commerce, Computer Programming.

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