Aditya Batavia (He/Him)
About Aditya Batavia (He/Him)
Aditya Batavia is a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist at ThoughtWorks in Bangalore, focusing on embedding inclusion into organizational culture. He has extensive experience in human resources and a strong educational background in psychology and neuro-linguistic programming.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Aditya Batavia has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing strategies to embed inclusion into the organizational culture. His work ensures that every voice within the organization is heard and valued. Aditya conducts workshops and interactive sessions aimed at raising awareness and empathy for the LGBTQ+ community, contributing to a more inclusive workplace.
Education and Expertise
Aditya Batavia has a diverse educational background. He studied Psychology at Saurashtra University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from 2006 to 2009 and a Master of Arts (MA) from 2010 to 2012. He also pursued Human Resources Management at Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he studied Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) at The Society of Neuro Linguistic Programming, achieving the status of NLP Master Practitioner in 2018 and Certified NLP Practitioner in 2017.
Professional Background
Aditya Batavia has held various HR roles prior to his current position at ThoughtWorks. He worked as an HR Executive at Essen Speciality Films Pvt. Ltd. from 2012 to 2014, followed by a role as Senior Executive HR at Harsha Engineers Ltd. from 2015 to 2016. He then served as Assistant Manager - HR at Future Group India from 2016 to 2019. His experience spans multiple locations, including Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Aditya Batavia is recognized as a subject matter expert in LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health, and disability inclusion. He is passionate about the empowerment and skill development of the transgender community. His efforts include conducting workshops that foster awareness and empathy for marginalized groups, contributing to a more inclusive society where everyone is respected and welcomed.