Abhinav Anand

About Abhinav Anand

From classrooms to C-suites, my journey has always been about one thing: transforming the way people learn.\"With 10+ years of experience at the intersection of EdTech, Learning & Development Strategy, and Instructional Design, I’ve built and scaled impactful digital learning ecosystems that empower both individuals and organizations.Early in my career, I taught in classrooms. Later, my research at IIT Bombay (3+ years, 5 international papers) deepened my expertise in Instructional Design and Curriculum Innovation.Over the past decade, I’ve designed and delivered 1500+ hours of gamified learning content across industries, crafted scalable digital academies, and strategically led L&D functions to measurable outcomes.Highlights include driving a 30% increase in employee engagement & skill adoption, building an 800+ hour civil services prep program, and leading pedagogical strategies for 20+ industry-relevant certification programs.Today, as Vice President – Training at Panacea Infosec, I strategize large-scale learning transformations—bridging institutional needs, industry skills, and learner engagement. My mission: To pioneer innovative learning frameworks that make skill development more immersive, scalable, and impactful—while building the foundation for my own future EdTech venture.If you are an organization, EdTech visionary, or learning leader looking to redefine how people upskill in the digital age, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Vice President Training Panacea Infosec (New Delhi)

   Panacea Infosec

   Apr 2024 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Conceived & launched a 200+ hour Security Training Program with placement support, adopted across OJT pipelines- Led cross-functional teams (L&D SMEs, Program Designers, Managers) to scale digital initiatives- Integrated gamified elements into frameworks, increasing learner engagement & knowledge retention.Boosted learner engagement by 30% and improved skill adoption rates in technical training initiatives.

Education

• KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), VLSI Design & Embedded System

  2011 — 2013

• COER University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2005 — 2009

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Research Scholar, Educational/Instructional Technology

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• C++
• Academic Administration
• Research
• Lecturing
• University Teaching
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Java
• Teaching
• C
• Vlsi Design, Low-Power Low-Voltage Analog Design Techniques
• Matlab