Jimmy Diaz

Jimmy Diaz is a senior e-Learning Instructional Designer and Developer with a specialization in higher education. He has led e-learning programs for several global companies, including IBM, Siemens, Kaplan Financial, Samsung, American Airlines, Deutsche Bank, Colgate, Türkiye İş Bankası, Santander Bank, BBVA, MAPFRE, and Volkswagen, among others. Additionally, he has developed e-learning Master’s degree programs for the University of Manchester and further education programs for various colleges in the UK, such as Nescot College, Trafford College, Weston College, Canterbury College, Westminster Kingsway College, and Kent College. His experience also includes collaboration with the University of Deusto, CEAC, and Grupo Planeta Formación in Spain.

Jimmy earned his degree in Analysis, Design, and Programming of Information Systems from the Corporación para Estudios de Electrónica y Sistemas (CORPES). He later obtained a certification in Project Management from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Additionally, he is a certified Instructional Designer with credentials from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), he also completed several certifications from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MiT) in Machine Learning, Modelling and Simulation: Engineering Problem-Solving in the Age of AI, Machine Learning, Modelling and Simulation Principles, Applying Machine Learning to Engineering and Science.

Instructional Design - The ADDIE Model

Excellent knowledge and experience in instructional design theories, including the ADDIE model and adult learning theories.

Solid experience working collaboratively with higher education academic teams to storyboard and develop online courses for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees for The University of Manchester.

Excellent design and courseware development services to support L & D Business Partners and L & D Learning Programs for Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Successful experience as eLearning development team leader responsible for the entire development process including analysis, storyboarding, development and delivery. Complying deadlines, branding standards, budgets and Quality.

Tools

Authoring: Storyline, Rise (Articulate 360), Captivate, Lectora. MS Visual Studio and other tools
LMS Admnistration: Moodle, SumTotal, Saba, E-Assessor, CourseMill
Standards: SCORM, Tin Can API, W3C accessibility rules, Section 508 regulations
Responsive Progressive Web Apps for eLearning using HTML5, CCS, Javascript and Bootstrap
Graphics design: Adobe Create Suite, Premiere Pro, Camtasia
Microsoft Office Suite

What can i do?

My knowledge and skills built up during these years are assets for a successful eLearning project.

Content Design and Development

Excellent interpersonal, collaborative and leadership skills to communicate effectively with SMEs and stakeholders to create and deliver engaging interactive digital content.

Graphics Design & Media

Design of eLearning look & Feels, videos, audio, animations, simulations and graphics.

Technology Integration & Standards

Design and development of responsive web pages, integrating eLearning standard SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 or Tin Can API. Finished courseware using HTML5, CCS, Bootstrap, JQuery, Javascript and other tools.

My Works

Ideal Health Consultants

As a contract Designer and Courseware Developer to support NHS Apollo eLearning Project at Guys and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, I developed fourty interactive software simulations with voiceover and caption.

Siemens Digital Industries Software

Over a year designing and developing engaging and innovative digital learning solutions to support L&D Business Partners and L&D Learning Programs Managers (Sales, Presales & Professional Services).

The University of Manchester

-More than two years working collaboratively with academic teams to storyboard and develop online modules for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees.

Kaplan Financial

Design and development of digital learning courses for accountancy and tax: ATT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA. I designed graphic user interfaces for new products. Support the instructional designers and junior developers in their use of Storyline.