Srivatsan
Rangarajan
Gamified Learning Designer | UX Designer | AI App Developer
www.srivatsanrangarajan.comsrivatsan.official@gmail.com
437-383-5250
TORONTO, ON - CANADA
Skills
- Instructional Design
- Unity 3D, C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- AI Applications, API Wrappers, REST API
- Phaser, Pixi, ZIM, CreateJS
- Bootstrap, Tailwind, React, Svelt
- Game-based Learning: view example
- xAPI, LRS, SCORM, Learning Analytics
- LMS: Workday, Canvas, Cornerstone
- Articulate Storyline, Rise: view
- Adobe Captivate: view
- Adobe Creative Suite - After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator: view
- UX Design, UX Writing
- Gamification, Curriculum Design, ADDIE, ILT, VILT, Leadership Training
- Team + Project + Stakeholder Management
Profile Summary
With 9 years in the game, I've blended instructional design and game development for both corporate and academic online courses. Leading teams up to 20 strong for four years, I've collaborated with cool clients across the US, Canada, and the UK.
Work Experience - 9 Years
UX & Learning Designer, Web Developer
Sheridan College Jan 2024 to Apr 2024 | Toronto, CA
- Designed the UX/UI experience and elements of Sheridan’s Center for Teaching and Learning team.
- In addition to designing, also developed some of the pages and interactive elements of the website.
- Created 4 courses to be used to train faculty on subjects of rubrics, AI in education, constructive alignment, and privacy.
Freelance Instructional Designer
Medrio Oct 2023 to Current | Toronto, CA
- Designed and Developed SaaS Product training using Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline
Manager - Learning Experience and Game Design
Anheuser Busch InBev Nov 20 - Jul 23
- Led a team of 10 designers - Handled scoping, pitching, project cost calculation, scheduling, design review, and vendor + stakeholder management
- Generated revenue of 1 million USD by selling L&D, SharePoint, Website, and Branding solutions to stakeholders across different zones
- Led the creation of two websites for AB InBev India, handling content strategy and UX design - view website
- Created 7 learning games with over 90% learning completion and 5/5 ratings using Unity and Articulate Storyline.
- Demonstrated the use of xAPI for learning analytics for a course with an audience size of 20000+ learners
- Won Gold Brandon Hall Award for Best Use of Games in Learning, 2022 and Bronze Brandon Hall Award for Best Innovative L&D Program 2023
Training Specialist - Logistics SaaS
Infor Nexus Oct 19 - Nov 20
- Developed a new product training strategy using a Why-What-How flow that improved learner engagement by using storytelling and gamification.
- Designed and Developed highly technical SaaS Logistics e-learnings for a team of ~200 consultants by working with SMEs in the US.
Learning Experience Designer
Ansrsource Inc. Jul 17 - Nov 20
- Designed and developed gamified courses and software simulations for FMCG and Retail corporate clients across APAC, EMEA, and AMER
- Developed a learning analytics dashboard using PowerBI for a client
- Won Employee of the Year 2016 - 2017
Practice Manager - Higher Ed
Ansrsource Inc. Jul 14 - Jul 17
- Managed a 15+ member team while simultaneously acting as the Lead ID for higher-ed projects for US and UK universities
- Increased team utilization from 50% to 85% by enabling cross-functional collaboration
- Worked on RFPs and created POCs that won a major project valued at $1 million
- Authored online courses and learning materials for university students.
- Collaborated with McGraw Hill in the creation of their new Learning Management System and suggested improvements.
Awards
- Employee of the Year - Ansrsource 2016 - 2017
- Gold for Best Use of Games in Learning - AB InBev 2022
- Bronze for Best Unique Learning Program - AB InBev 2023
- Gold for Best Blended E-Learning Solution - AB InBev 2023
- Silver for Best Flipped E-Learning Solution - AB InBev 2023
Education
- Interactive Media Management 2023 - 2024 : Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
- Master Instructional Designer : Association for Talent Development, U.S.A.
- B. Tech, Chemical Engineering 2009 - 2013 : Sathyabama University | 2009 - 2013
- Applied Critical Thinking : ansr Critical Thinking Institute
Languages
- English - IELTS 8.5/9
- French B1
- Tamil & Sourastra