Shyamini Szeko

Shyamini Szeko has a diverse range of work experience in the field of learning, development, and organizational effectiveness. Shyamini is currently working as the Head of Learning & Capability at Tegel Foods Ltd, where they are responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive learning strategy that aligns with the business objectives and drives employee engagement. Prior to this, they held the role of Learning & Organizational Development Manager at Healthvision New Zealand Ltd and Manager Learning Organizational Development at Aon.

Shyamini also has experience working at Auckland Transport, where they held various roles including Organizational Development Lead and Learning & Development Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for developing and implementing strategies, programs, and initiatives aimed at building overall organizational capability and supporting improved organizational performance and culture.

Before Auckland Transport, Shyamini worked as a Learning Designer at The Learning Wave Ltd and as a Learning & Development Specialist at Recreational Services. Shyamini also has experience as an Instructional Designer at Transfield Services, where they designed and developed various training materials and provided instructional design training to the L&D team.

Additionally, Shyamini has worked as a Business Conversologist at Conversologie and as a Senior Academic Manager at NZMA. Shyamini started their career as a Business Tutor at North Shore International Academy.

Overall, Shyamini Szeko's work experience demonstrates their expertise and leadership in the field of learning, development, and organizational effectiveness, with a focus on designing and implementing effective learning strategies and programs to drive employee engagement and improve organizational performance.

Shyamini Szeko's education history includes multiple degrees and certifications. Shyamini obtained an MBA in International Business from Oklahoma City University from 1996 to 1998. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on eCommerce at Charles Sturt University from 2000 to 2002. Furthermore, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Oklahoma City University between 1992 and 1995. Shyamini also completed a Certificate in Tertiary Teaching from Auckland University of Technology, with the end year unspecified but likely before 2004. Additionally, they obtained a National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education from Vision West in 2011. More recently, in 2020, Shyamini participated in the Design Thinking Experience at Echos Desirable Futures Lab. For certifications, they acquired various accreditations, including being an Extended DISC® 'Accredited Practitioner' from High Performance Profiling in July 2022 and completing LEADING PEOPLE THROUGH CHANGE® from Blanchard New Zealand in December 2021. In October 2020, they underwent Facilitation Design Experience and Design Thinking Experience at Echos - Innovation Lab. Lastly, in August 2020, Shyamini became an accredited practitioner for Group Styles Inventory™ and Life Styles Inventory™ through Human Synergistics Australia & NZ.