Komala Ethiraj
@komalaethiraj
Senior Instructional Designer and L&D consultant delivering learner-centric, measurable learning solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Instructional Designer and L&D consultant with 13+ years of experience designing end-to-end learning solutions across corporate, banking & finance, government, technical, non-technical, and K–12 domains. I specialize in instructional strategy, curriculum design, e-learning (WBT), ILT, simulations, mobile learning, and assessment design, and I apply ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and adult learning principles to create scalable, measurable outcomes.
I have led and mentored instructional teams, collaborated with SMEs and stakeholders, managed vendor relationships, and delivered RBI-aligned compliance training and government/public-sector initiatives. Recognized for simplifying complex regulatory and technical content, I focus on learner engagement, accessibility, and instructional accuracy to drive measurable improvements in performance and learning adoption.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Instructional Designer
TMI Group – CNK Management Limited
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Design and deliver learning solutions across corporate, banking, finance, compliance, and public-sector domains, developing e-learning, ILT, mobile learning, and assessments with RBI-aligned banking compliance and measurable learner outcomes.
Instructional Designer
Harjai Computers Pvt. Ltd. (LearningMate)
Jun 2024 - Sep 2024 (3 months)
Reviewed and validated course media for instructional accuracy on the MathModels project, coordinated with SMEs and development teams, and resolved pre- and post-activation media issues to ensure smooth learner experience.
Senior Instructional Designer
Learnaide
Jun 2019 - Feb 2023 (3 years 8 months)
Designed WBT and ILT programmes for technical courses (Android, Java, Data Science, Node.js) and led instructional teams as SPOC, managing end-to-end development lifecycle and training team members on instructional standards.
Instructional Designer
Colearners
Feb 2017 - Jun 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Developed curriculum-aligned K–12 learning activities, storyboards, e-learning assets, and training collateral applying learner analysis and instructional design theories to improve engagement.
Instructional Designer
Rio Learning & Technologies
Nov 2016 - Sep 2018 (1 year 10 months)
Created storyboards and video scripts for mobile architecture and app development courses and developed English and Class 2 Science instructional content.
Instructional Designer
Edureka
Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 (6 months)
Designed WBT and ILT content for technical courses including Android, Java, Data Science, Node.js, Puppet, and Base SAS to support scalable technical training offerings.
Learning Assessment Designer
Vidyanext
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 (4 months)
Developed MCQs, chapter tests, revision tests, worksheets, and memory cards, creating assessments aligned to Karnataka State Board for Classes 8–10.
Instructional Designer Mentor
Edureka
Feb 2014 - Nov 2015 (1 year 9 months)
Planned and launched new courses, coordinated with SMEs and vendors, hired and trained instructional resources, and ensured quality and instructional alignment across WBT and ILT content.
Subject Matter Expert - Physics
Pengala Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Aug 2011 - Feb 2014 (2 years 6 months)
Developed curriculum and assessments for Classes 7–10 (ICSE & CBSE), created Bloom’s-aligned questions, and managed long-duration content projects using ADDIE for pedagogical improvements.
Class & Subject Teacher
St. Pauls High School
Apr 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year)
Taught Maths and Physics for Classes 8–10, delivered activity-based learning to increase student engagement, and served as Class Teacher for Grade 9.
Private Tutor
Akshara Coaching Centre
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012 (3 years 1 month)
Provided one-on-one and small group tutoring in Physics, Maths, and Chemistry for ICSE and PUC students to improve exam readiness and conceptual understanding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
H.B.P. Indian High School
SSLC, Secondary Education
Grade: 72.32%
Completed Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) with an aggregate of 72.32%.
P.D. Bharatesh College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Grade: 77.15%
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with an aggregate of 77.15%.
Seshadri Puram College
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Grade: 70.5%
Completed a Bachelor of Science (PCM) with an aggregate of 70.5%.
RBANM's PU College
Pre-University Certificate, Pre-University (PUC)
Grade: 57%
Completed Pre-University Course with an aggregate of 57%.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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