About Me

Hi, I'm Evan. My job is to bridge the gap between "What does this even do?" and "Now I get it, and here's how I can use it."

For more than 13 years, I've specialized in instructional design, helping people understand complex or new topics. These days, I focus on cloud technologies and generative AI—not only as the learning material I build, but as the tools I use to make my work better and faster.

My philosophy is simple: start with the human, not the tech. I believe the secret to great training is empathy. It's about understanding the learner's starting line to build a clear path to the finish line. I accomplish this using relatable examples, clear language, and hands-on scenarios.

With AWS certifications to back up my tech skills and an MBA to understand the business context, I'm ready to take on your complex learning project.

My Toolkit

My toolkit is a blend of classic and cutting-edge platforms, and it's one I'm constantly expanding. I regularly use:

🤖 Generative AI

Workflow Integration Brainstorming Content Creation Automation

🎯 eLearning Authoring

Articulate Storyline 360 Articulate Rise SCORM xAPI

🎨 Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere Pro Audition Photoshop Lightroom Illustrator

☁️ Cloud Technologies

AWS Compute AWS Storage AWS Serverless AWS AI/ML AWS Security DevOps Concepts Cloud-Native Technologies

Certifications

AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Issued: 2024

Demonstrates knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals and AWS AI services for business applications.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

Issued: 2023

Foundational understanding of AWS Cloud services, architecture, and best practices.

Education

Master of Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

Graduated: December 2013

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Business Minor

Graduated: December 2009