Abhisek Gupta

Achievements on Udemy and Academics:

"100,000 plus Students + 200,000 plus Enrollments + 200+Countries + 52 Languages + 20 Courses of Business, General Management, HR, Process and Leadership"

Bestseller, Hot & New and Highest Rated Tag in Udemy. Guest Lecturer for Placement Cell in IEM - UEM, Honorary Professor of Praxis Business School, Honorary external examiner of Calcutta University Govt Of WB, India.

Author of Best-Selling B School Textbook Management and Business Consulting Handbook, YATL and Human Resource Process Management

Corporate Achievements

A seasoned HR and organizational leader with 18+ years of global experience spanning India, the USA, Europe, and the UK, specializing in end-to-end Human Resource strategy and operations. Core expertise includes HR policy design, learning and development, talent and people development, workforce analytics, compensation and payroll management, statutory compliance, resource planning, recruitment, organizational development, performance management, team building, HRMS implementation, incident and workforce management, process automation, CSR initiatives, and digital marketing enablement.

Delivered and facilitated high-impact workshops, seminars, and executive sessions on communication excellence, leadership effectiveness, process management, self-management, and motivation across universities, professional forums, and specialized corporate groups. Successfully managed corporate HR, learning and development, project management, and digital transformation initiatives across multi-location environments, driving operational efficiency and process standardization.

Achievements as a Published Author

A recognized contributor to HR and leadership literature with multiple Amazon best-selling titles, including:

UPSKILLING: Create a Learning Organization — A practical framework for building continuous learning cultures

YATL: You Are The Leader (Parts 1 & 2) — A comprehensive leadership and management competency workbook

LEREE: Leadership in Employee Relations and Engagement — A toolkit for future-ready talent leadership

Human Resource Process Management — A structured guide to scalable HR systems

These works are widely used by professionals and institutions as applied references for leadership and HR development.

Academic Background

An alumnus of Presidency College, Kolkata, holding a Master’s degree in Management with specialization in HR and Project Management, along with a Master’s in Systems Management. Additional qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management, Certified Lead Auditor, Train-the-Trainer certification, and specialization in compliance frameworks — reflecting a strong blend of academic rigor and applied expertise.

Notable Engagements as an L&D and Management Expert

Served as a guest lecturer and industry mentor supporting placement and industry-connect initiatives across leading institutions including Amity University, Brainware University, and the University of Engineering and Management, as well as multiple engineering colleges under MAKAUT. Delivered 500+ hours of sessions, engaging over 20,000 students in career readiness, leadership, and employability development.

Contributed as a Member of the Board of Studies at the Institute of Engineering and Management and a founding member or active contributor to professional HR communities and forums. Also served as a guest and part-time lecturer at Praxis Business School, delivering academic instruction and assessments for PGDM programs.

Participated in national skill development initiatives by contributing to apprentice training frameworks under the National Skill Development Corporation (BOPT East) and regularly engages as a speaker in regional industry forums. Recognized as a motivational speaker, whitepaper contributor, culture strategist, and leadership trainer operating at a global scale.

Learning & Development Leadership Responsibilities

Directed enterprise-level learning and development strategies including training content design, instructional manuals, and program architecture. Conducted training needs analysis across functional, behavioral, and leadership domains to align learning interventions with organizational goals.

Designed and executed comprehensive training calendars incorporating classroom learning, workshops, online delivery, and on-the-job training. Led model training sessions, monitored program effectiveness, and integrated training outcomes with performance management and career planning frameworks.