Raj Kumar Reddy

About Raj Kumar Reddy

I’m AVP & Head of Learning Products & Content at upGrad. I architect the learning engine behind one of Asia’s largest online higher-education platforms, powering career transformations.I lead a 100+ team across product strategy, learning experience, and production, and have shipped 45+ programs with partners such as Microsoft, Cambridge, and IIMs. Recent win: In partnership with Microsoft, our Generative AI program hit five-figure paid enrollments in 90 days, one of our fastest at-scale ramps.What I\'m known for: – Product strategy: Turn market and learner research into clear roadmaps and launch plans.– Partnerships: Co-create programs with 25+ universities and enterprises to keep learning current and career-relevant.– GenAI in learning: Working with AI tools (auto-scripting, auto-grading, AI tutors) that cut costs by ~30% and improve feedback quality by ~5×.– Operational scale: Playbooks that drive ~80% completion (≈8× industry) and 4.5 satisfaction.– Portfolio focus: Simplify overlapping offerings into a few trusted, high-impact programs.How I work:Learner-first, data-led, hands-on. Simple frameworks, tight feedback loops, clear metrics. Ship better programs, faster.Current focus:Program discovery & validation | Generative AI programs & learning tools | High-scale, low-ARPU productsLet\'s connect:Open to conversations on learning product strategy, GenAI in education, and building university partnerships at scale.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President - Learning Experience

   upGrad

   Apr 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Scope: Head of Learning Products & Production (75+ team)•Led the Microsoft-partnered Generative AI portfolio from concept to launch; reached five-figure paid enrolments in 90 days and set a new benchmark for time-to-market.• Launched new degree programmes (EdD, MEd, MDes, MS in Finance) and specialised GenAI for Leaders programmes with Edgewood College (US), Jindal Global Law School (India), and (India).• Rebuilt the Bootcamp portfolio (strategy, curriculum, pricing, learner support) to improve clarity, completion rates, and CSAT.• Drove portfolio rationalisation using an 8-pillar benchmark; reduced overlap and focused investment on high-performing programmes.• Built rubrics and operationalised an AI auto-grader; led a large-scale LMS migration modules) to cut turnaround time and standardise quality.

Skills

• Research
• Leadership
• C
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• C++
• English
• Nanotechnology
• Start-Ups
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Social Media
• Project Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Business
• Management