Skills & Expertise

Teaching & Learning Technologies

  • LMS Administration: Extensive experience administering Learning Management Systems (LMS) including Canvas, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Blackboard. Adept at managing large-scale LMS environments, supporting thousands of users, and implementing instructional tools and integrations.
  • Video Service Administration: Proficient in managing video services such as Kaltura and Zoom, including content management, streaming, and live event coordination.
  • Student Engagement Technologies: Expertise in deploying and utilizing student response systems, interactive web-based activities, and engagement tools to enhance learning experiences and classroom participation.

Information Technology

  • Software Development: Skilled in front-end and back-end development using languages such as Python, PHP, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript. Experienced in creating customized solutions for academic and administrative needs.
  • Database Administration: Proficient in managing databases with MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
  • Web Hosting & Server Administration: Experienced in managing web hosting environments, including commercial control panels and direct server administration on Windows Server, Ubuntu/Debian, and RedHat Linux platforms.

Instructional Design & Curriculum Development

  • Course Design: Expertise in designing comprehensive courses, including the development of learning objectives, course structure, content, and teaching strategies. Proficient in applying universal design principles and backward design methodologies to create inclusive and effective learning experiences.
  • Professional Development: Developed competency-based training programs tailored for students, teaching staff, and non-credit professionals. Focused on enhancing instructional skills, technology use, and courseware development.
  • Accessibility Analysis & Remediation: Skilled in evaluating and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.0 AA and Section 508 standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), making educational content accessible to all learners.

Web & Media Development

  • Website Design & Administration: Expertise in designing and managing websites, including site structure development, navigation planning, wireframing, content creation, and user experience testing. Extensive experience with WordPress and other content management systems.
  • Media Creation: Proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, and Illustrator, for creating high-quality digital media, graphics, videos, and print materials.
  • Social Media & Communication: Skilled in social media content creation, planning, and execution. Experienced in designing effective communication strategies for educational and professional contexts.

General Business Skills

  • Project Management: Extensive experience managing enterprise-level projects focused on teaching and learning technologies, including planning, execution, and evaluation. Skilled in both short-term and long-term strategic planning.
  • Policy Development & Governance: Expertise in developing and enforcing governance practices that align with both IT and academic needs. Experienced in creating operational policies, guidelines, and standards that support university-wide initiatives.
  • Legal Document Review & Contract Negotiation: Experienced in reviewing legal documents, negotiating contracts, and managing procurement processes, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and compliance with regulatory standards.

Design & Communication

  • Graphic & Navigation Design: Skilled in designing intuitive navigation systems and creating visually appealing graphics that enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • Video Production & Editing: Proficient in producing and editing video content for instructional, promotional, and informational purposes. Experienced in all stages of video production, from scripting and shooting to editing and post-production.
  • Print Media Design: Experienced in designing print materials, including brochures, posters, and instructional guides, that effectively communicate key messages and support educational initiatives.