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
A blend of classic and cutting-edge platforms that I'm constantly expanding.
Generative AI
eLearning Authoring
Adobe Creative Suite
Cloud Technologies
Certifications
Google Cloud Generative AI Leader
Google Cloud
Issued 2025
Validates expertise in how generative AI transforms businesses and the ability to drive responsible AI adoption across organizations.
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 — December 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV — December 2009
Business Minor