Saratha Kanaka Subramanian
@sarathakanakasubrama
Instructional designer creating learner-centered, engaging e-learning and classroom training solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a creative, detail-oriented instructional designer with extensive experience designing and developing effective online and classroom learning solutions across industries including energy, automotive, healthcare, insurance, banking, and maritime. I have led teams, created storyboards and courseware using tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate, and driven quality through processes, style guides and rigorous review cycles.
I have a strong background in needs analysis, competency mapping, curriculum design, assessment frameworks and technical documentation, and I mentor junior staff while collaborating with SMEs, programmers and graphic designers to deliver on-time, learner-focused training that meets client requirements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Writer
Freelance
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 10 months)
Produced creative and instructional content on a freelance basis, delivering written materials for training, marketing and client-specific documentation since 2018.
Designed and developed web-based and classroom training across Energy & Utilities, SAP and IT tools, creating courseware, storyboards and promotional scripts while supporting onsite needs assessments and mentoring new hires.
Instructional Designer
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Led a team producing SAP e-learning; created and reviewed storyboards, implemented style guides and managed review cycles to improve quality and on-time delivery of WBT projects.
Technical Writer
Navis India Technologies
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Authored and maintained release notes and online help for Terminal Operating System solutions, ensuring accuracy across releases and managing versioned help content.
Reviewed and edited API documentation and high-level design documents, maintained process checklists and consolidated requirement defect lists across iterations.
Technical Writer
iSoft
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Produced product and release documentation for healthcare software, prepared API docs and online help, and ensured compliance with technical publications standards.
Instructional Designer
C2 Workshop
Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (1 year 11 months)
Designed storyboards and course materials for technical and management training, created website content and help manuals, and developed interactive e-learning content for industrial clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anna University
Master of Science, Electronic Media
Completed a Master of Science in Electronic Media focusing on digital media and communication technologies.
Meenakshi College for Women
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with coursework in literary analysis and communication.
K9 Technologies
Post Graduate Diploma, Technical Writing
Completed a postgraduate diploma program in Technical Writing covering documentation practices and tools.
Symbiosis International University
Post Graduate Diploma, Instructional Design
Completed a postgraduate diploma in Instructional Design focused on curriculum design and e-learning development.
Computer Point
Post Graduate Diploma, Software Technology
Completed a postgraduate diploma in Software Technology covering software tools and technical topics.
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Location
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