Amit S.
Head - L&D at Expedia Group India | Learning Impact | Technical Training | Leadership Development | Coach (ICF PCC) | Mindfulness Enthusiast
- Role
- Director of Learning and Development at Expedia Group
- Location
- Bengaluru, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amit S.
Driven by a passion for technology and human-centric design, I am dedicated to empowering individuals through effective learning strategies, learning technology integration, mindfulness practices, coaching, and psychology, enabling them to find balance and thrive. With extensive global experience in developing strategies and implementing impactful learning interventions for multinational corporations, I currently lead the Learning & Development function for Expedia Group India. Passionate about simplifying and enhancing practicality, I connect the dots and leverage cutting-edge, human-centric, and technology-centered learning strategies. Throughout my career, I have excelled in navigating complex matrix structures, conceptualizing and executing learning strategies, and establishing global learning benchmarks, technology initiatives, processes, policies, and governance. My professional journey encompasses diverse roles, including software engineer, instructional designer, L&D leader, learning technology implementer, leadership trainer, and leadership coach. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), I am deeply committed to workplace well-being and the role of modern mindfulness in preventing burnout and promoting work-life balance, especially for hybrid workers. I have had the privilege of assisting numerous clients in goal-setting, vision development, purpose alignment, strategic thinking, burnout prevention, personal mastery, and successful life transitions. My experience includes the following areas: Learning Experience Design, Coaching, Learning Strategy & Enablement, Talent & Organization Development, Change Management, Sales Enablement, Customer Success, Human Centered Design, Instructional Design (E-learning), Learning Technology (LMS), Hybrid Learning Model: The Future of Learning, Learning Metrics, Program Design & Management, Leadership Development, Technical Training, Persona Learning Paths E-learning Blogs: https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-authors/amit-k-soni
Experience
Director of Learning and Development
Dec 2022 — Present
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
PGP-AIML, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2020 — 2021
Renaissance University
Master of Arts - MA, Psychology
2022 — 2024
School of Positive Transformation
Mindfulness Teacher
XLRI Jamshedpur
Postgraduate Degree, Human Resources Management & Training
2018 — 2019
International Coach Academy
Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Advanced Certified Coach Program (ACTP), Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching
2020 — 2021
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
PGDBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, A
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor of Engineering - BE (Hons), Computer Science & Engineering
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