
Timeline
About me
Learning Experience Design, Innovation, Product Development
Education
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Army public school (aps)
1993 - 1994Aissce pcm
Icfai university
2009 - 2013Master of financial analysis (mfa) / chartered financial analyst (cfa) finance and financial management services
Fortune institute of international business
1997 - 1999Pgdbm (mba) international business
Ghandhi memorial college of education, jammu
1994 - 1997B.sc. physics, chem, math
Experience

Rocsearch
Jan 1999 - Nov 2002Business research operations managerManaged a team of 30 Business Researchers including 5 Senior Analysts, in a web based call center environment, serving primarily UK customers. My responsibilities included:-Formulating research strategies-Managing operations for 1 of 2 shifts -Training and mentoring new joiners-Review and QA of all client deliverables (research reports)

Mindcraft
Nov 2002 - Apr 2003Co-founderMindcraft sought market research report writing and reviewing assignments from freelance services networks like elance.com.

Tata interactive systems
Apr 2003 - Aug 2011Deputy practice head, instructional design, simulationsI was heading the Instructional Design function in the Simulations Practice. I played the role of chief solution designer and was responsible for the quality of solutions as well as the associated efficiency metrics. Additional responsibilities included managing the proposal development cell for simulations and leading the consulting excellence group. While I spent the major part of the 8.5 years in TIS with the simulations practice, I also worked on key assignments in the University Education, Mobile Learning, Enterprise Application, and Gaming space. Show less

Bts
Aug 2011 - Apr 2013Senior instructional designer and project leadDeveloping and delivering solutions for BTS clients globally. Playing a key role in developing the instructional design and production capabilities of BTSi India with an eye on the future.

Tech mahindra business services
May 2013 - May 2014Sr mgr organization effectivenessTech Mahindra Business Services is one of the largest BPO providers based out of India. The role provided me valuable insights as a consumer of learning--a 180 degree turn from my earlier roles as a provider of learning/training solutions. My responsibilities included. o Managing the development journey of the leadership population (500+ TLs and above) at TMBS.o Managing a team of internal facilitators, org design professionals, and assessment specialists.o Aligning individual leadership development plans with leadership strategy and business priorities.o Designing and delivering Organizational Effectiveness (OE) interventions at organization and team/department level.o Engaging with external vendors and partners in context of various interventions. Show less

Tata consultancy services
Jun 2014 - Oct 2016The Content Development Group (CDG) was carved as an independent vertical within TCS, iON in March 2016. We develop learning/academic/training content products for iON ecosystem. My role includes:o Managing development and delivery of content solutions.o Managing internal and vendor resources to develop content products.o Acting as a quality and effectiveness gateway for all content products.o Conceptualizing content products, validating, and developing them in consultation with various internal technology and business groups. Show less
Delivery Head, Content Development Group (CDG), iON
Mar 2016 - Oct 2016Delivery Head, iON Academy
Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

Bts
Oct 2016 - nowDesigning and developing products for BTS Digital. Also acting as Head of BTS's Mumbai Digital Centre.
Senior Director - Digital Product Innovation
Mar 2022 - nowHead, Digital Content Development and Sim Design
Oct 2019 - Feb 2022Head, Digital Product Development
Oct 2016 - Sept 2019

Bts
-Senior director - digital product innovation
Licenses & Certifications
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Improving your thinking
LinkedinMar 2021 - View certificate

The neuroscience of learning
LinkedinJun 2019 - View certificate

Designing emotion: how to use design to move people
LinkedinApr 2021 - View certificate

Chartered financial analyst
The icfai university, tripuraMar 2013 - View certificate

Master of financial analysis
The icfai university, tripuraMar 2013
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaAcademic Interface Award TCS HR Oct 2015 Winner of AIP Anchor Award in appreciation of effort towards Academic Interface Programme.
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaCLP Faculty Award TCS HR Aug 2015 Awarded for successful facilitation of internal training.
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaBlack Belt - Multiple Competencies Tata Interactive Systems May 2011 Black belt was awarded to select individuals that attained highest level of competence (according to organization's competency framework) for various performance areas. I was awarded Black Belt for 'Designing for Simulation-based Learning', 'Conceptualizing the Big Idea', 'Devising and Writing Instructional Solutions for Proposals', Understanding of Project and Business Aspects', and 'Analytical Thinking'.
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaA+ (Exceptional Performance) Tata Interactive Systems Oct 2010 Rare discretionary award from management to recognize breakthrough performance.
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaBest Games/Simulation (finalist nomination) eLearning Guild Nov 2009 ID for the finalist nominated product in the Best Games/Simulations award.
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaBrandon Hall Gold Award Brandon Hall Sep 2009 ID for gold award in the custom content category.
- Awarded to Abhimanu RajaA+ (Exceptional Performance) Tata Interactive Systems Mar 2008 Rare discretionary award from management to recognize breakthrough performance.
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