Technical Leader | AI Innovation Specialist

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Professional Experience

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Senior Curriculum Developer

Leading cloud services provider offering scalable computing, storage, and AI/ML solutions

2018 - Present

  • Built MCP systems integrating AWS Bedrock and image recognition for natural language icon discovery, enabling intuitive content creation workflows
  • Developed comprehensive content generation utilities including SVG diagram generation, video and image generation with Amazon models (Nova, Canvas, Titan), and Markdown-to-YAML conversion tools
  • Implemented generative AI solutions across training initiatives, starting with Cloud Operations Associate training and scaling to organization-wide adoption

  • Led professional generative AI developer project delivering 19 courses in weeks, reducing typical development timelines by 70%+ while maintaining quality standards
  • Created Python-based content migration tool converting Articulate Rise exports to clean Markdown, streamlining content updates and improving maintainability
  • Maintained Rise Course Report tool with automated accessibility checks, serving as invaluable asset for training and curriculum teams

  • Served as Product Manager for building a Learning Products Authoring system (Levitate Studio), coordinating cross-functional teams and guiding feature development from concept through implementation
  • Demonstrated versatility by contributing both strategic direction and hands-on development work, including programming and UX design
  • Proactively documented product vision and integration strategies, facilitating alignment across engineering, content, and stakeholder teams

  • Designed and delivered several Lunch & Learn Sessions reaching over 200 colleagues each, demonstrating strong knowledge retention and application across the training community
  • Led accessibility research group, brainstorming and creating automated solutions that simplified compliance processes organization-wide
  • Mentored team members on technical approaches, process improvements, and innovative curriculum development strategies

  • Maintained consistent project velocity through active participation in technical sprint reviews and agile ceremonies
  • Ensured accurate project tracking and administrative excellence supporting effective organizational planning
  • Balanced multiple initiatives while maintaining focus on user-centric outcomes and customer value

HCL Technologies

Technical Courseware Developer

2016 - 2018
  • Developed technical training content for IT service management solutions
  • Collaborated with global development teams to ensure technical accuracy

IBM Corporation

Technical Enablement Developer & Managing Consultant

2008 - 2016
  • Designed training for IBM Workload Automation suite
  • Provided technical consulting for enterprise automation solutions
  • Delivered technical presentations at workshops and conferences

Education & Certifications

Education

Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Graduate coursework in Computer Science

AWS Certifications

  • AWS Certified AI Practitioner
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner