Hey, I'm Ryan.
I have a passion for discovery—and I love designing digital learning experiences that make complex information clear, engaging, and easy to apply.
I’m an Instructional Designer with 10+ years of experience. I create asynchronous eLearning that helps professionals feel confident translating new skills into real-world results.
How It Began
My ID career began in higher education, where I worked as an Instructional Lab Technician and adjunct instructor in Media Arts.
For more than eight years, I supported students and faculty by designing curriculum, developing training materials, and integrating instructional technologies into the classroom.
Whether I was building tutorials, supporting courses, or creating learning resources, my focus was always the same: make learning accessible, visual, and practical.
How It Evolved
My career has evolved from higher education to specialized contract work, focusing on asynchronous media and curriculum design. My portfolio now spans a $16 million grant-funded workforce initiative and translating complex climate data for NASA JPL.
As an Instructional Designer, I build corporate and nonprofit training initiatives, workforce programs, and large-scale onboarding efforts through self-paced courses, interactive job aids, and multimedia microlearning content.
And now I’m pushing my skillset further, integrating AI-enabled learning solutions using HeyGen avatars, voice cloning, and intelligent learning tools.
Design Philosophy
Behavior Over Content
The Empowerment Loop
My Approach
My approach to learning design is tool-agnostic and performance-driven. I leverage a full-stack toolkit—from high-end multimedia production to complex branching logic—to close data gaps, reduce organizational friction, and empower learners.
My background in media production strengthens my instructional work, allowing me to create clear, engaging digital training that scales.
My View on Life
Outside of work, I’m a proud dad and happily married to my high school sweetheart, MéLisa.
We love exploring new places together—whether hiking near home or filming lighthearted content while we travel.
I bring that same human-centered energy to my work. When training feels human, it doesn’t just inform—it transforms. Let’s collaborate and empower your team to do their best work.