Navya Ramachandrappa

Instructional Design Specialist and Learning Experience professional with 4+ years of experience in curriculum design, content development, technical training, and enterprise learning solutions. Expertise in designing Instructor-Led Trainings (ILT), Web-Based Trainings (WBT), assessments, application-based learning, job aids, and learner-centric training programs aligned with business objectives. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, SMEs, product teams, and external vendors to deliver scalable and high-impact learning experiences.

Experienced in Training Needs Analysis (TNA), curriculum planning, sprint management, quality reviews, and instructional content governance. Skilled in applying adult learning principles, ADDIE, content review frameworks, and agile project execution to deliver measurable learner outcomes. Strong experience in technical learning domains including Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, DevOps, AI, and Software Development.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST / ASSISTANT MANAGER – LEARNING DESIGN - SIMPLILEARN

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Led end-to-end design and development of enterprise learning programs in Cybersecurity, DevOps, Cloud, and Generative AI domains.
• Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and collaborated with SMEs and stakeholders to define learning objectives, curriculum structure, and delivery strategy.
• Designed and reviewed Instructor-Led Trainings (ILT), Web-Based Trainings (WBT), assessments, hands-on labs, learner activities, job aids, and capstone projects.
• Created detailed content outlines, instructional flows, and learning pathways aligned with learner personas and business outcomes.
• Managed Agile sprint cycles for a 10-member cross-functional content development team using Jira.
• Facilitated stakeholder reviews, content walkthroughs, and quality assurance checkpoints to ensure alignment with instructional and organisational standards.
• Collaborated with external vendors and technical teams to integrate simulation-based and hands-on learning experiences.
• Conducted detailed QA reviews across presentations, demos, projects, assessments, and lab environments before production release.
• Mentored content developers and reviewers by providing instructional design guidance and actionable feedback.
• Improved learner engagement and post-launch satisfaction metrics through continuous content enhancement initiatives.

CODING CURRICULUM ASSOCIATE - BYJU'S

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Collaborated with Code.org and Tynker to develop and implement engaging coding curriculum for students aged 8–15 using both block-based and text-based environments.
• Developed age-appropriate curriculum including lesson plans, in-class and post-class projects to reinforce concepts and encourage hands-on learning.
• Provided comprehensive teacher training, enabling effective adoption of coding pedagogy in classrooms.
• Created SEO-optimized technical content and coding articles to improve resource visibility.
• Designed learning flows for the content upload team to streamline content delivery and management.
• Introduced innovative teaching methods to enhance student engagement and comprehension.

CODING INSTRUCTOR - WHITEHAT JR (BYJU'S)

(2020-01 - 2023-12)

• Delivered curriculum on JavaScript, Python, and web development for middle and high school students globally.
• Conducted over 1500 coding sessions with consistent 5-star ratings from students and parents.
• Adapted teaching methodologies to accommodate varied learning styles and improve outcomes.
• Guided students through more than 10 real-world coding projects in JavaScript and Python.
• Developed and delivered assessments to track learning progress and provide feedback.

M.Sc - Computer Science - St. Joseph's College, Bangalore (2012-01 - 2014-12)

B.Ed - Mathematics & Science Education - Ambedkar College, Bangalore (2015-01 - 2016-12)