Driving Product Excellence and Empowering Growth Global Tech Academy is excited to announce the successful completion of our 6-month Product Launchpad program! This comprehensive program featured a blended learning approach that combined self-paced modules with hands-on case studies. Key topics covered included understanding the Walmart retail business, the product development life cycle, introduction to metrics, market research and competitor benchmarking, experimentation, and prioritization, among others. Participants had the unique opportunity to engage with 11 esteemed speakers, gaining valuable real-world insights and practical experiences. The program also featured mentorship and culminated in a capstone project as the final assessment. Over 6 weeks, 8 dedicated mentors provided personalized coaching, helping participants deepen their understanding and achieve key outcomes, such as developing a minimum viable product (MVP or creating a comprehensive product roadmap. **We are proud to announce that 13 capstone projects were successfully completed as part of this program across geographies**. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the program’s success. Special thanks go to our leadership, subject matter experts (SMEs, and mentors for generously dedicating their time to network with and guide our participants. Your invaluable support was instrumental in making this initiative a resounding success. @Vaishali Bajaj **Vivek Mishrahttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100093999015508https://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100093999015508** **Bharath B Vhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100092082642183** @Samarth S Upponi **Sauravi Raihttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100066177310174https://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100066177310174** **Vinay Deyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100028773183351** @Suraj Marpak @Sreenivas Purushothama Prabhu **Prathima Venugopalhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100021351049240https://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100021351049240** **Shwetaa V Rajanhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100028436602658https://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100028436602658** **Bhuvan Harshad Gandhihttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100068208784869https://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100068208784869** **Mentors:** **Gaurav Duttahttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=61560364117902** **Matthew Hillhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100019455948589** **Mike Mosbyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100078287641141** @Flora Wang Ajay Anand **Rashi Guptahttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100026736871810** **James Burgmeierhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100021742882213** **Rahul Pandhihttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100049368168335** **SMEs:** **Harish Kumar Akellahttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100021817186673****Kannan Sundaramurthyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100019451808863** **Ambika Saklani Bhardwajhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100050426177207** @Mohit Bhatia **Chittaranjan Tripathyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100025768931625** **Sreeraman K Khttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100063488592786** **Raja Mukesh Krishna Balakrishnanhttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100052198054157** **Vipul Neemahttps://walmart.workplace.com/profile.php?id=100037743512747** VIEW POST

# **A look back at the IDC Wellness Carnival 2.0** ✨ We recently concluded the second edition of the IDC Wellness Carnival in Bangalore and Chennai–and what an unforgettable celebration of wellbeing it was! We kickstarted the carnival with an energizing **5km run** which saw **370 associates** taking part. This was followed by a two-day in-office experience packed with activities, with participation from nearly **8,500 associates**. And none of this would have been possible without our amazing **Wellbeing Champions**, who came together from across teams to make it happen 💙 **Watch the recap video below **and relive all the excitement from the carnival, and stay tuned for more wellness initiatives! Brittany Murray Karen Light Lusine Mosinyan Priya Cherian Ritu Raj Rajiv Bhuta Sai Kumar Salman Mohammad Venki Jayaraman Miracle Deborah Sarkar Deepshikha Gautam - Vendor Sonam Gupta M Bhuvaneshwari VIEW POST

# **Have you nominated yourself for the IISc M.Tech. (AI Program 2025 yet? Deadline: Feb. 25** The **Online M.Tech program in Artificial Intelligence** in partnership with **Indian Institute of Science (IISc**, **Bangalore** is an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career with the AI advantage! This year, **10 associates** will be selected to pursue this Walmart-sponsored program, under our higher education policy.https://one.walmart.com/content/me-idc/en_in/me/learning/higher-education/idc-sponsorships.html * Learn more about the program, the eligibility criteria and selection process and more on Global Tech Academy pagehttps://one.walmart.com/content/global-tech-academy/home/training/schools/school-of-data/iisc-mtech-2025.html * Submit your self-nomination **by Feb. 25** herehttps://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/ek1UXi_vgEanIOx/ (VPN needed Join the IISc Program Q&A sessions with the existing batch of Walmart associates: * Session 1: Friday, February 14 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Zoom Linkhttps://walmart.zoom.us/j/94958842303 (Meeting ID: 94958842303 * Session 2: Wednesday, February 19 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Zoom Linkhttps://walmart.zoom.us/j/99751912625 (Meeting ID: 99751912625 Looking for inspiration? Read how our associates, Shridhar Bhandar and Utkarsh Raj are benefiting from the program experience. Have questions? Please reach out to the program committee on the Microsoft Teams Channel IISc-MTech-Program-2025https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AMEiA-pAIPEWdRflvo0Bm_XAKVbv0q80TYWVgHc6MC5I1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=79227c8c-5c53-434b-b73d-8cfa0423f22f&tenantId=3cbcc3d3-094d-4006-9849-0d11d61f484d. This endeavor is a result of the efforts of our Strategy and Operations Team and the IDC Data Science Council. VIEW POST

**New Certification Alert!** Launching “**Retail Business Acumen Certification (Silver” **a self-paced online curriculum designed to give you an in-depth understanding of business operations at Walmart. This comprehensive learning journey will enhance your knowledge of operations across Walmart's distribution network and stores. The curriculum includes video-based content and a 360-degree experience of various Walmart facilities. Ready to embark on this eLearning journey? Enroll now on Ulearnhttps://ulearn-int.prod.walmart.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=16198! VIEW POST

**Make an impact this February: Volunteer and give back to the community!** At Walmart, our commitment to helping people save money and live better extends beyond business- it’s deeply rooted into our communities. This February, you have the opportunity to be part of meaningful volunteering activities that create real impact. Here’s how you can contribute: * **Mentor high school students:** Guide students from Grades 11 and 12 as they explore careers aligned with their interests * **Nourish young minds:** Assist in preparing and serving mid-day meals at a local Government school, ensuring students receive the nutrition essential for their mental and physical development * **Craft sensory learning tools:** Help in creating tactile alphabet books to enrich the learning experience of children with disabilities * **Plant saplings for a greener tomorrow:** Play a role in transforming barren land into a thriving green space by planting saplings * **Enhance learning through story-telling: **Narrate stories to underprivileged children, fostering their cognitive skills and imagination Click herehttps://teams.wal-mart.com/:x:/s/GlobalTechIndiaCommunications/ETSlnDkIJGhJqmz8yOoYf8UBwHd7aCD2Bp8CUO29lC49hw?e=gDnLAd to know more and register for volunteering opportunities in February. Together, we can create a brighter future for our communities! VIEW POST

# **Join us in welcoming Priya Cherian, our new IDC Head of People Strategy**—**the Walmart way!** We gave Priya a 'bowl of surprises'—a few fun questions for her to answer so we could get to know her better. This is how it went... VIEW POST

# **New Course Alert!** Empower your career with our **Phoenix - Product Management Excellence training! **This meticulously designed program is your gateway to mastering product management. Our training helps you adopt critical practices, enhance collaboration with engineering teams, and leverage Agile and DevOps methodologies effectively. With the flexibility to learn at your own pace and expert-guided sessions, your journey towards becoming a certified product management professional starts here. Embark on this transformative journey with us today! Enroll now via ULearn!https://ulearn-int.prod.walmart.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=15183 VIEW POST

# **Nominations open for the IISc M.Tech. (online program in Artificial Intelligence 2025** For the fifth year in a row, we are bringing you the **M.Tech. (online program in Artificial Intelligence**, in partnership with the **Indian Institute of Science (IISc**. Walmart will sponsor **10 associates** for this full-time degree being offered by the Division of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Sciences at IISc, under our higher education policy.https://one.walmart.com/content/me-idc/en_in/me/learning/higher-education/idc-sponsorships.html Turbocharge your career with the AI advantage and build skills for the future. Submit your nomination now! * Course duration: 2-3 years * Associates who are eligible for Walmart's higher education policy and meet IISc’s eligibility criteria may submit their nominations herehttps://feedbackally.walmart.com/survey/ek1UXi_vgEanIOx/ (VPN needed * Last date: Feb. 25 Learn more: * Details on the program, the eligibility criteria, the selection process and more are available here: Global Tech Academy pagehttps://one.walmart.com/content/global-tech-academy/home/training/schools/school-of-data/iisc-mtech-2025.html * Attend the IISc Orientation Program for aspirants on Friday, Feb. 13, 5:30 - 7 pm MS Teams webinar linkhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjkwY2IyMzAtODc1NS00NjQ1LWIwMzAtMzBmODNjMTU0YzI3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226f15cd97-f6a7-41e3-b2c5-ad4193976476%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2271db9433-3ee6-45ad-8252-e6ed9f762e01%22%7d Join the IISc Program Q&A sessions with the existing batch of Walmart associates: * Session 1: Friday, February 14 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Zoom Linkhttps://walmart.zoom.us/j/94958842303 (Meeting ID: 94958842303 * Session 2: Wednesday, February 19 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Zoom Linkhttps://walmart.zoom.us/j/99751912625 (Meeting ID: 99751912625 If you have any questions/clarifications, please reach out to the program committee on our Microsoft Teams Channel IISc-MTech-Program-2025https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AMEiA-pAIPEWdRflvo0Bm_XAKVbv0q80TYWVgHc6MC5I1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=79227c8c-5c53-434b-b73d-8cfa0423f22f&tenantId=3cbcc3d3-094d-4006-9849-0d11d61f484d. Did you know that over the past three years, 30 of our associates have benefited from the program? You could be next! This endeavor is a result of the efforts of our Strategy and Operations Team and the IDC Data Science Council. As we continue to strengthen our partnership with academia and invest in continuous learning opportunities, we look forward to helping more and more associates thrive with Walmart. VIEW POST

# **New Course Alert!** Boost your software development prowess with our specially curated **Technical Agility Certification Program!** This all-encompassing, flexible course offers self paced modules and expert-guided sessions tailored to infuse an agile engineering mindset, clean coding, adept unit testing, and effective refactoring practices into your skill set. The course is crafted to help you master real-world application of the Test Pyramid, manage technical debt proficiently, and maintain high-end software quality. Embark on this enriching journey with us today and steer your career towards remarkable technical agility. Enroll now via ULearn!https://ulearn-int.prod.walmart.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=15185 VIEW POST

**Exciting News: Grab Your Chance to Own a Laptop from Our Common Pool!** On Nov. 1, we had announced our Associate Laptop Buyback policyhttps://walmart.workplace.com/groups/IndiaGlobalTech/posts/2253585305028019/ that allows you to buy end-of-life laptops—either your own or those from our common pool. We are happy to share that common pool laptops are available for purchase starting **Jan. 31, 2025** Here’s what you need to know: * These laptops are ready for a second life and will be available on a **first-come, first-served basis.** * Once requests exceed the available stock, the Common Pool will be disabled—**so act FAST!** Don’t miss this chance. To participate, raise a request on ServiceNowhttps://walmartglobal.service-now.com/wm_sp?id=sc_category&sys_id=521868e3db83efc0cb717f698c9619ee. The ADE Team will contact you about the next steps. 📄 Learn morehttps://one.walmart.com/content/me-idc/en_in/ADE/ade--policies.html about eligibility, pricing and how the policy works ❓ Read the FAQshttps://one.walmart.com/content/dam/gts-spark/idc-ade/ade-policies-faq/FAQs%20-Laptop%20Buyback%20Policy.pdf 📧 For any clarifications, reach out to adeidc-inventorymgmt@wal-mart.com(mailto:/ajax/route-definition/adeidc-inventorymgmt@wal-mart.com VIEW POST