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Archana Arun Krishnamurthy

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Director, Global Talent Development at Akamai Technologies
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Archana is the Director of Global Talent Development at Akamai, with over 25 years in the learning and development field. She focuses on transforming learning into a strategic business enabler using AI-powered ecosystems. Colleagues describe her as a highly skilled, dedicated professional and a good manager.

Driven by the core belief that learning can change lives, Archana has a deep passion for empowering individuals and teams. Her career journey reflects a global perspective, having relocated from India to Turkey. She is interested in human-centric skills like emotional intelligence, especially in the age of AI.

Her team at Cisco won a Brandon Hall Gold Award for Best Advance in Performance Support Technology.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director, Global Talent Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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AI in Learning
She is leading strategic efforts around AI at Akamai and recently completed a certification on investing in human skills in the age of AI.
Strategic Talent Development
Her professional headline and role focus on transforming learning into a strategic enabler for business growth and empowering teams in a changing world.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Director, Global Talent Development
Akamai Technologies
4-2025
Director, Global Talent Development
Akamai Technologies
3-2019
Senior Manager, Global Talent Development
Akamai Technologies
8-2010 - 10-2014
Education Specialist
Cisco Systems
12-2005 - 8-2010
Lead Instructional Designer
Sterling Commerce
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Media appearances

Archana Arun Krishnamurthy Appointed as Director, Global Talent Development at Akamai Technologies. Featured in HR Today
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Success Story from India – Archana Krishnamurthy (Akamai Technologies). Featured in YouTube
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Education
1991 - 1995
B.E
University of Mysore
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