Tuba Andrabi
Instructional Designer
Designing engaging learning experiences, transforming knowledge into action
About Me
Interdisciplinary thinker and problem solver by nature, with proficiency in instructional design. I use AI to enhance productivity, but rely on human creativity, critical thinking, and learner-centered design to create meaningful work.
Skills & Tools
Skills
Tools
Projects
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Instructional Design
Designed an end-to-end Salesforce CRM training program for a simulated organisation of 150 employees across Sales, Support, and Marketing. The 22-session blended learning curriculum integrated instructor-led training, system demonstrations, and hands-on practice, applying the ADDIE Model, Bloom's Taxonomy, and SMART Objectives, following a thorough Needs Analysis. A storyboard with knowledge checks was developed for a session, ensuring effective learning and application of Salesforce CRM skills
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Deep Learning
Developed 3 CNN models (Basic CNN, MobileNet, and EfficientNet-B4) for dog emotion classification, achieving strong accuracy. The project involved a literature review, dataset preprocessing, model training, and evaluation, with a focus on performance metrics and real-world implications. Testing on an Indian dog dataset highlighted the importance of diversity-informed datasets. The project earned an A+ grade (Oct 2025 - Dec 2025), demonstrating practical applications for largescale and personal implementation
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Learning Analytics & Education Data mining
Conceptualised educational platforms for adult learning, focusing on accommodating adult and elderly needs in digital platforms (Oct 2025 - Dec 2025). A literature review highlighted the need for adaptive designs, leading to proposed features for real-time multimodal learning in EdTech platforms. The scope was broadened to include working professionals and neurodiverse individuals, enhancing inclusivity and accessibility. The design aimed to make learning more flexible and effective for diverse learner groups
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Natural Language Processing
Completed an NLP project on emotion classification using the Google GoEmotions dataset (Oct 2025 - Dec 2025). Implemented Regex for pattern recognition and a BERT model to classify emotions into positive, neutral, and negative categories. Key findings included comparing model performance on cleaned vs. uncleaned data, showcasing the impact of preprocessing. Data preprocessing and exploratory visualizations supported model evaluation, highlighting the importance of data quality in NLP tasks
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Machine Learning
Developed machine learning models to classify thyroid cancer recurrence, addressing cognitive biases in medical decision-making (Oct 2025 - Dec 2025). A literature review on medical decision-making and diagnostic bias informed the project. ML models were applied to real-world thyroid cancer data, comparing performance and analyzing feature importance. Insights were linked to clinical cognition, highlighting how ML can support data-driven decision-making in thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment planning, ultimately enhancing human judgement
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Mar 2025 - Aug 2026
Student Researcher
Dept. of Cognitive Sciences & Psychology, Amrita University
Contributed to cross-cultural neurodiversity research, applying qualitative and quantitative skills. Co-authoring a research paper, executing data collection and analysis, and crafting proposals with ethics protocols. Grounded in research, aiming to advance neurodiversity understanding and inclusivity
Oct 2025 - Nov 2025
Student Mentor for Instructional Design
Ammachi Labs
Led an in-person workshop on instructional scripting and storyboarding, mentoring interns working on Amrita Hospital's Medical Virtual Skill Lab. Guided them in creating engaging, effective learning experiences for medical training, applying best practices in instructional design
Aug 2025 - Oct 2025
Instructional Design Intern
Ammachi Labs
Designed learner-centric digital learning experiences for government-aligned vocational training initiatives under the Ministry of Education. Developed instructional storyboards, scripts, and structured learning flows for Virtual Skill Labs (VSLs) aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy and competency-based outcomes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex concepts into engaging digital experiences. Notable projects include a simulation-based, gamified Montessori Facilitator training and a traffic rules education simulation for RTO Kerala, focusing on behavior change and applied learning outcomes. Content is currently under approval review
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
Fieldwork Workshop and Research
Amrita University
Implemented math learning interventions for students up to 10th standard in government and international schools, using gamified and traditional approaches. Conducted quantitative data collection, gathered user feedback, and observed student behavior, preparing field reports to inform future improvements. The goal was to enhance math engagement and outcomes for students
Jan 2025
Team Lead cum Presenter in Cognitive Labyrinth
International Conference on Gender and Technology 2025 @ Amrita University
Co-created an educational website showcasing 12 conference themes and hosted a 4-day public exhibition on the Cognitive Labyrinth. Led teams to design awareness stations on cognitive biases in climate-environment issues and emerging technologies. Developed posters, activities, and interactivities to educate audiences on cognitive biases, collaborating with the Department of Science & Technology
Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
Virtual Skill Lab Instructional Design Intern
Ammachi Labs
Designed instructional content for Virtual Skill Labs on Solar Photo Voltaic Installation, aligned with Ministry of Education's vocational training. Created simulations, assessments, and assignments, applying cognitive and learning theories. Content, including gamified elements, was approved by the Ministry of Education
Education & Certifications
Qualifications
MSc. Cognitive Sciences, Learning & Technology
Amrita University, Amritapuri, Kerala - GPA: 9.20/10
2024-2026
Business Analytics Experience Program
Finlatics
Jan 2026 - Feb 2026
Prompt Engineering Workshops
Dept. of Cognitive Sciences & Psychology, Amrita University
Sept - Dec 2025
BA. Psychology & Philosophy
Govt. College for Women, MA. Road, Srinagar - GPA: 8./15
2021 -2024
Certifications
Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences
Coursera
2022
Get In Touch
I'm currently open to new opportunities. Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on social media.