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Dimitris Kavvadias

@dimitriskavvadias

Strategic HR Technology & Learning Expert with 15+ years’ experience leading enterprise-level system implementations across the full HR lifecycle.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I’m open to both freelance and full-time opportunities in HR Technology and Learning & Development where I can add tangible value by translating business needs into smart HR technology and learning solutions. I focus on delivering measurable results through digital transformation, system optimization, and engaging learning experiences that improve efficiency and employee engagement.

I am a strategic HR product and technology expert with 15+ years delivering enterprise-level HR system implementations, digital transformation, and system modernization across the full HR lifecycle. I combine deep platform expertise with product ownership and roadmap leadership to align technology with business needs.

I have led large-scale learning and talent platform programs—designing L&D strategy, scalable training programs, and integrations that drove high adoption (80% at Canon EMEA) and governance standards across multiple countries. I build analytics and data-governance frameworks that strengthen compliance and user experience.

My hands-on delivery experience spans Cornerstone OnDemand, Oracle HCM Cloud, and related HR systems, backed by certifications in product ownership and Cornerstone expertise. I prioritize measurable outcomes, cross-functional collaboration, and pragmatic solutions that improve efficiency, capability growth, and employee experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Platform Expert

IKEA B.V.

May 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 3 months)

Acted as product owner for Cornerstone incident and enhancement management, translating issues into roadmap epics and building analytics models to improve engagement, adoption and data quality for 220,000+ employees across 40+ countries.

Product Ownership Cornerstone OnDemand Analytics Data Governance Incident Management Roadmapping Stakeholder Management

L&D Project Manager | HCM Consultant

Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG

Sep 2021 - Nov 2023 (2 years 2 months)

Led implementation of the Cornerstone Talent Management Suite for 250 employees across Europe, delivering system configuration, integrations and 162 compliance programs that achieved 100% regulatory alignment and streamlined HR workflows.

Cornerstone OnDemand Implementation Systems Integrations Compliance Management Workflow Optimization Stakeholder Management Proofs Of Concept

Product Owner

Canon EMEA

Jan 2013 - Jan 2021 (8 years)

Led design and implementation of Cornerstone Learning for 18,000+ employees across EMEA on a €1.6M budget, managing a 16-member agile team to deliver HR modules and integrations, achieving ~80% user adoption and standardized data-governance frameworks.

Cornerstone OnDemand HRIS Integration Product Management Agile Teams Learning Strategy Data Governance Analytics Change Management

L&D Consultant

Canon EMEA

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Led rollout of the Canon Academy across EMEA, coordinating 24 L&D partners to deliver curricula to 4,500 employees in 22 countries and drive consistent adoption and alignment.

Learning Development Change Management Curriculum Design Rollout

L&D Consultant

Econcern

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)

Led global rollout of SumTotal LMS and Total Performance for 3,500 employees, enabling execution of a strategic learning plan and strengthening organizational capability.

Sumtotal LMS LMS Performance Management E Learning Project Delivery SCORM Stakeholder Management

Learning & Development Manager

Accenture

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Directed delivery of 4,100 ILT days and 110 e-learning courses to 17,901 learners across 24 countries for Unilever HR transformation and redesigned the EMEA competency framework to align capability development with business strategy.

Program Management ILT E Learning Stakeholder Engagement Curriculum Design

e-Learning Manager

STC-Group

May 1998 - Jan 2006 (7 years 8 months)

Led development and implementation of a custom LMS/LCMS supporting global e-learning strategy for 5,000 users, ensuring scalability and SCORM/AICC compliance.

LMS SCORM Scalability

EU Programs Manager

Dialogos Nea Media

Jan 1992 - Dec 1997 (5 years 11 months)

Managed 11 EU R&D projects in IT and distance learning between 1992 and 1995, overseeing project delivery, consortium coordination, and reporting to funders.

Project Management EU Funding Distance Learning Research Coordination Stakeholder Management Reporting Consortium Management