Avila Antao
About Avila Antao
Avila Antao is a Specialist HR Business Partner at Cimpress India, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in Human Resources and Information Technology, with experience in employee engagement and performance management.
Current Role at Cimpress India
Avila Antao currently serves as a Specialist - HR Business Partner at Cimpress India. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to various HR functions. Her responsibilities include enhancing employee engagement, improving employee experience, and managing performance within the organization. Antao's role involves collaborating with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Cimpress India
Before her current role, Avila Antao worked at Cimpress India as a Management Trainee from 2021 to 2022. During her 11-month tenure in Mumbai, she gained foundational experience in HR practices and business operations. This role provided her with insights into the company's culture and operational dynamics, which she applies in her current position.
Educational Background
Avila Antao has a strong educational foundation in management and technology. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management and Services from K J Somaiya Institute of Management, studying from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Xavier Institute of Engineering, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her early education includes achieving HSC from St. Xavier's College from 2009 to 2011 and SSC from St. Agnes' High School in 2009.
Career Progression and Skills
Avila Antao has developed a diverse skill set throughout her career in Human Resources. She possesses expertise in employee engagement, business partnering, employee experience, and performance management. Her career began in a technical capacity as a System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services from 2015 to 2019, before transitioning to HR roles. Antao also gained experience through internships and programs, including a Human Resources internship at Cart Geek and a Virtual Summer Learning Program at Marsh India.
Involvement in Professional Development
During her studies at K J Somaiya Institute of Management, Avila Antao was an active member of the Information Technology Sector Placement Committee from 2019 to 2021. This role involved facilitating placements for students, enhancing her understanding of the recruitment process and employer expectations. Her involvement in this committee reflects her commitment to professional development and her ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry.