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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.