Umesh Kumar
Artificial Intelligence |Business Consulting | Education I EdTech Strategy | Supply Chain | Change Management |Talent Transformation I Psychometric Assessments Ex- Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
- Role
- Head - Global Consulting Academy (Gurukul) at Tata Consultancy Services
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Umesh Kumar
Heading the Global Consulting Academy at Tata Consultancy Services, with over 18 years of experience in talent strategy, change management, and learning solutions. Leads the design and implementation of scalable learning frameworks grounded in behavioral science and adult learning principles to address skill gaps and performance challenges effectively. Works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to co-create capability roadmaps, optimize learning formats, and drive measurable business outcomes. Committed to empowering organizational growth through innovative, adaptive, and business-aligned learning ecosystems.
Experience
Head - Global Consulting Academy (Gurukul)
Apr 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Serve as a strategic learning advisor to business leaders, diagnosing performance challenges, identifying skill gaps, and designing impactful, business-aligned learning interventions.2. Lead the development of scalable, modern learning frameworks grounded in adult learning principles and behavioral science, ensuring relevance, agility, and measurable business outcomes.3. Collaborate with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and SMEs to co-create capability roadmaps, optimize learning formats (digital, blended, experiential), and drive organizational growth.4. Define success metrics, evaluate learning effectiveness through analytics, and champion continuous improvement and innovation.
Education
IIS (Deemed to be University), Jaipur - SWAYAM
Certificte in ABCs of Supply Chain, supply chain management, logistics, operations, procurement, and related fields.
All India Management Association (AIMA)
Advanced Certificate Programme in Business Consulting
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra
Master of Arts - MA, Sociology
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra
B.Sc. ( Bio Group), Zoology, Botany & Chemistry
1997 — 2000
APMG International
PRINCE 2 Foundation , Project Management
V. V. Giri National Labour Institute
Certificate Course, Course on Methods in Labour Research
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Certificate Course , Behavior Testing and Training
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra
Ph.D, Sociology
2004 — 2008
Skills
- Strategy
- Marketing Communications
- Quantitative Research
- Spss
- Research Design
- Literature Reviews
- Capacity Building
- Social Sciences
- Qualitative Research
- Survey Research
- Program Management
- Data Analysis
- Report Writing
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Lecturing
- Academic Writing
- Research
- Program Evaluation
- Analysis
- Leadership Development
- Ngos
- Statistics
- Education
- Project Management
- Research Management
- International Development
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