Karthiga Srinivasan

Program Manager with 12+ years of experience leading end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of national CSR, EdTech, and skill development programs across India, with strong cross-functional coordination and a bias for action. Led flagship initiatives in partnership with IBM, Microsoft, and Vodafone, enabling 661K+ certified learners across 20+ states and 1,100+ institutions. Combines strong program management with excellent storytelling, communication strategy, and stakeholder engagement - crafting leadership updates, campaigns, and impact narratives for corporate and academic partners.

Certified Master

Trainer and Corporate Trainer with hands-on expertise in Student & Faculty Development Programs (SDP/FDP), Train-the-Trainer (TTT) frameworks, and government skilling initiatives.

Program Manager, Trainer & Content Developer / SME at Edunet Foundation (2019-01 – Present)

• Enabled 661K+ certified learners across 20+ states and 1,100+ institutions as Program Manager for IBM SkillsBuild (AI, Cybersecurity, Data, Cloud)
• Delivered Microsoft Elevate, a 5,000-seat national internship program in AI/ML, Azure, and Automation, through mentor-led and hybrid learning models
• Managed Vodafone VOIS for Tech University program - bootcamps, hackathons, and expert-led sessions in AI/ML, Data, and Cybersecurity
• Implemented government-mandated skilling programs including Naan Mudhalvan, ADIT, and TTT (NSTI) with structured delivery and compliance frameworks
• Led and mentored a distributed team of 60+ trainers, SMEs, and program coordinators, overseeing resource planning, workload allocation, and delivery timelines across concurrent national programs
• Served as primary liaison between Edunet Foundation and corporate CSR teams at IBM, Microsoft, and Vodafone, crafting leadership updates, testimonial-driven success stories, and stakeholder-ready impact reports
• Designed training curricula, facilitator guides, and assessments; built the 'Campus to Corporate' employability framework to strengthen job-readiness across student cohorts
• Conducted Faculty Development Programs (FDP) and Train-the-Trainer (TTT) initiatives to build scalable, institution-level delivery capacity
• Designed and executed Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks, tracking KPIs, certification metrics, and placement outcomes via live dashboards on MS Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

Soft Skills & Personality Development Trainer at Chennai's Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Delivered soft skills, personality development, and communication training to hotel management students, preparing them for industry-facing and guest-service roles
• Designed structured sessions on interpersonal communication, grooming, confidence-building, and professional etiquette tailored to the hospitality sector
• Facilitated interactive workshops - group discussions, mock interviews, and role-plays to strengthen students' verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Collaborated with the English Department faculty to align soft skills training with academic and placement readiness goals
• Assessed student progress and delivered individualized feedback to improve confidence, articulation, and professional presentation

Freelance Soft Skills & Communication Trainer at Independent Freelancer (2014-01 – 2020-12)

• Delivered soft skills, communication, and personality development programs for multiple schools, colleges, and institutions across Chennai and Tamil Nadu
• Conducted training sessions for Bharathiyar Group of Institutions (Full-time), Adhiparasakthi Group of Schools and Colleges, Dr. MGR Colleges, FITA Academy, Amrita Vidyalayam Group of Schools, SBOA Junior College and many others
• Designed customized training modules covering communication skills, confidence-building, interview preparation, and professional etiquette for diverse student groups
• Managed end-to-end freelance engagements - client coordination, curriculum design, session delivery, and feedback collection
• Built a track record as an independent trainer through repeat engagements and referrals across multiple institutions

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) – Anna University (2010-01 – 2014-12)

Higher Secondary in Maths & Computer Science – Bharathiyar Matriculation & Higher Secondary School (2008-01 – 2010-12)