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Ananya Roy Chowdhury

@ananyaroychowdhury

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Senior Instructional Designer with over 11 years of experience.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my instructional design expertise while fostering team collaboration and innovation.

I am a seasoned Senior Instructional Designer with over 11 years of experience in instructional design, content development, and technical writing. My academic background includes an MBA in HR & Marketing and a BA in English Literature. I have worked with prestigious organizations such as Carelon, Cognizant, Deloitte, and IBM, where I honed my skills in managing the entire project lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to create comprehensive learning solutions, including ILTs, WBTs, and blended learning solutions. My expertise in instructional design theories, such as Bloom’s Taxonomy and ADDIE, has enabled me to develop engaging and effective training materials. I take pride in mentoring junior designers and leading talent development initiatives, ensuring that my teams are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in their roles.

My proficiency with various authoring tools, including Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate, has allowed me to deliver high-quality content that meets user specifications and quality standards. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative work environment and have received accolades for my contributions to team-building initiatives in remote settings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Learning Experience Designer

Carelon Global Solutions

Feb 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 1 month)

As a Senior Learning Experience Designer, I led the development cycle of web-based training courses, from requirement capturing to deployment, for Elevance Health employees. I also spearheaded internal talent development, organizing and conducting training sessions for technical and soft skills, and assisted in recruitment and team-building initiatives.

Instructional Design Talent Development Project Management Recruitment Team Building

Senior Instructional Designer

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Apr 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 3 months)

As a Senior Instructional Designer, I developed e-learning and marketing videos, with multiple courses receiving Brandon Hall awards. I managed the entire development cycle in Agile mode, mentored junior team members, and conducted skill training sessions. I also spearheaded the design and development of training for Google Maps developers and executives.

E Learning Video Production Agile Methodologies Project Management Mentoring Storyboarding Client Communication Google Maps

Senior Instructional Designer

Deloitte US India

Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 5 months)

As a Senior Instructional Designer, I managed the full project lifecycle of e-learning and video projects, from planning and client communication to development and delivery. Many of my courses received Brandon Hall awards, and I specialized in visualization and solutioning for creative projects like marketing campaigns.

Instructional Design Project Planning Client Communication E Learning Video Production BrainShark Storyboarding Marketing Campaigns

Technical Writer

MOL Information Technology

Jun 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 7 months)

As a Technical Writer, I was involved in creating and updating online help documentation for in-house software. I led discussions with developers, SMEs, and end-users to ensure accuracy and clarity of the help documents. I also spearheaded in-house team-building initiatives.

Technical Writing Online Help Software Documentation SME Team Building

Learning Content Developer/Instructional Designer

IBM India Private Limited

Oct 2011 - Apr 2014 (2 years 6 months)

As a Learning Content Developer/Instructional Designer, I developed customized SAP training solutions, including simulations, WBTs, and ILTs, for client organizations. I collaborated with Subject Matter Experts and clients to create tailored training templates and corporate training aids for IBM employees.

Content Development Instructional Design Simulation WBTs ILT

Junior Member - IT (Technical Writer)

DE Shaw India Software Private Limited

Jul 2006 - Aug 2008 (2 years 1 month)

As a Junior Member - IT (Technical Writer), I efficiently wrote help documents and conducted UI reviews for various software. I also contributed to content writing for company advertisements, brochures, and the company website/intranet. One of my recruitment advertisements was published in Times Ascent and won the Pink Slip Award.

Technical Writing Documentation UI Content Writing Advertising Content

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Army Institute of Management, Kolkata

MBA, Human Resources

Grade: 6.97 CGPA

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resources. Gained expertise in various aspects of HR management and business strategies.

St. Xavier’s College

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), English Literature

Grade: 53.6%

Studied English Literature, focusing on literary analysis, critical theory, and writing. Developed strong analytical and communication skills.

St. John’s Diocesan Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Kolkata

HSC, General Studies

Grade: 72.5%

Completed Higher Secondary Certificate from St. John’s Diocesan Girls’ Higher Secondary School. Achieved a strong academic performance.

St. John’s Diocesan Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Kolkata

SSC, General Studies

Grade: 82.75%

Completed Secondary School Certificate from St. John’s Diocesan Girls’ Higher Secondary School. Demonstrated strong foundational knowledge across subjects.