Roopa A.
About Roopa A.
Roopa A. is a Senior Learning & Development Manager at Black Box, specializing in managerial competency development and soft skills training. With over 15 years of experience in talent development, she has held various roles at notable companies including Cisco Systems and Dell.
Work at Black Box
Roopa A. has been serving as the Senior Learning & Development Manager at Black Box since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managerial competency development programs, soft skills programs, and process trainings. Her work involves designing and implementing training initiatives that enhance employee skills and contribute to organizational growth. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, she has been instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning within the company.
Previous Experience in Learning & Development
Prior to her current position, Roopa A. worked at Cisco Systems as a Learning & Development Program Manager from 2017 to 2020. She also held the role of Learning and Development Manager at SLK from 2016 to 2017. Her earlier experience includes serving as an Account Maintenance & Portfolio Remarketing Trainer at Dell from 2006 to 2009 and as a Learning Consultant at Thomson Reuters from 2009 to 2016. This diverse background has equipped her with extensive knowledge in talent development.
Education and Expertise
Roopa A. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Biotechnology from Bangalore University, studying from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in learning and development, particularly in evaluating the effectiveness of training programs.
Skills and Specializations
Roopa A. specializes in managerial competency development, soft skills training, and process training. She has a proven track record in executing transformation projects aimed at enhancing business process efficacy. Her skills include content development and program management, which are essential for creating effective learning experiences. With over 15 years of experience in talent development across multiple geographies, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the learning landscape.