Ankita Poddar

Ankita Poddar: A Multifaceted HR Professional

Ankita Poddar is a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Amazon Web Services (AWS) based in Dublin, Ireland.234 She is an accomplished HR professional with over eight years of experience in HR Business Partnering and Learning Specialist roles.

Accidental Entry into HR

Ankita's journey into HR was quite serendipitous. She initially pursued mechanical engineering and then considered investment banking before discovering her passion for HR during her MBA.1 Despite not growing up wanting to be in HR, Ankita found her calling in the profession and its potential to shape the world of work.1

Diverse Contributions to the HR Community

In addition to her day job at AWS, Ankita is an active contributor to the HR community. She has:

• Blogged for leading publications like Human Capital Institute, OC Tanner, and People Matters India
• Spoken at renowned business schools such as IIM Ranchi, IIM Jammu, and SIBM
• Served on the Blog Squad for SHRM India and the Youth Council of National HRD Network
• Been recognized as one of the top 15 Emerging HR Leaders in India in 2016 and among the top 50 HR Influencers by SHRM India in 2019
• Featured among the top 20 HR Influencers in India by ETHRWorld, The Economic Times India

Podcast Host and Creator

Ankita is the host and creator of a podcast, showcasing her versatility and passion for sharing knowledge.256

Transformative Impact of HR

Through her experiences, Ankita has learned the crucial role HR plays in unpredictable situations and its ability to build or lose trust.1 She emphasizes the transformative impact of HR on individuals and organizations, encouraging others to pursue careers in fields they are genuinely interested in.1