Madhu Karunakaran, Alp
About Madhu Karunakaran, Alp
Madhu Karunakaran serves as the Associate Vice President of Learning & Organization Development at Maveric Systems Limited, where he focuses on enhancing people capabilities within product and engineering teams. He has a diverse background in human resources and organizational development, having held key positions at various companies including Intellect Design Arena Ltd, Temenos, and FSS.
Current Role at Maveric Systems
Madhu Karunakaran serves as the Associate Vice President of Learning & Organization Development at Maveric Systems Limited. He has held this position since 2021, focusing on enhancing people capabilities within the organization. His role involves collaborating with business leadership to improve the effectiveness of product and engineering teams. He designs tools, channels, and forums that facilitate both formal and informal collaboration among employees.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to his current role, Madhu Karunakaran worked at several organizations in various HR capacities. He was the People and Culture Manager at Intellect Design Arena Ltd from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on enhancing workplace culture. He then served as Head HR at Temenos in Bengaluru from 2016 to 2019, overseeing HR functions. Most recently, he worked as HR & OD Leader at FSS from 2019 to 2021, where he led research, insights, and metrics initiatives.
Educational Background
Madhu Karunakaran completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Automotive Engineering Technology at Sriram Engineering College, affiliated with Anna University, from 2003 to 2007. He also attended SeventhDay Adventist Higher Secondary School in Dharmapuri from 1997 to 1999 and Christian Matriculation Higher Secondary School in OddanChatram from 1986 to 1997, where he completed his early education.
Specializations and Skills
Madhu Karunakaran specializes in gamification and interdisciplinary thinking, which he applies to enhance learning and development initiatives within organizations. He is an accredited training professional with a focus on storytelling and design thinking. Additionally, he has developed data analytics models aimed at addressing people-related concerns, showcasing his ability to integrate technology with human resources.