SSSonali Samal
@sonalisamal
Learning & Development leader driving global LMS strategy, program design, and measurable learner impact.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Learning & Development professional with over 11 years of experience designing and delivering global learning programs across FMCG, IT services, and consulting. I have led end-to-end LMS operations and migrations (Workday Learn, Cornerstone OnDemand, Degreed), run large-scale campaigns for 2,500+ employees, and driven measurable improvements in learner engagement, NPS, and compliance.
I combine instructional design expertise (SCORM/AICC, Articulate Rise 360), strong stakeholder management, and hands-on technical administration to optimize learner experience and operational efficiency. I have been recognized for cross-functional collaboration, successful system integrations (SSO), and delivering analytics-driven insights that align learning with business outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Analyst L&D
AB InBev India – GCC India Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 6 months)
Led global learning delivery for 2,500+ employees across Workday Learn and Degreed, driving enrollments, compliance tracking, and analytics while resolving LMS integrations and improving learner experience.
Senior Analyst L&D
AB InBev India – GCC India Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)
Managed quarterly release cycles and change management for Cornerstone OnDemand, published and governed learning content, and acted as SME to drive feature rollouts and catalog integrity.
Analyst – Recruitment
AB InBev India – GCC India Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 6 months)
Owned IT and non-IT hiring across US and Canada, designed campus recruitment model, and applied quality frameworks to improve hiring efficiency and deliver $8,000 in cost savings.
Talent Acquisition Executive
Brillio Technology
Nov 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 3 months)
Led end-to-end recruitment for enterprise clients (KPMG, Ciena, Freddie Mac etc.), managed high-volume requisitions, and maintained strong candidate experience and NPS.
Technical Recruiter
Mastech Inc.
Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 (11 months)
Served as dedicated recruiter for Verizon Wireless hiring technical roles, expanded sourcing channels, and optimized CSOD license utilization to achieve $8,000 savings.
US IT Recruiter
Vati Technologies
Mar 2014 - Nov 2014 (8 months)
Managed end-to-end US IT recruitment, collected candidate data to streamline processing, and maintained vendor database to support corporate requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BTBiju Patnaik University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology
Completed a B.Tech. in Information Technology from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, graduating in 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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