About the Learning Architect
Your Trauma-informed Learning Experience Designer
Faith Journey
from Brokenness to Agape to Purpose in Service
While my career flourished, my personal life was on a parallel journey. In my late twenties, I discovered the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the three angels' messages of Revelation 14. My new faith brought hope and strength - but, unbeknownst to me, some underlying pathologies from years of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) were still there, limiting how I saw reality, other frail humans, God's true nature, and the absolute unconditionality of His eternal love for humanity. As a result. it was only a matter of time before I fell back into those harmful pathologies.
Praise God that, in 2021, His truly amazing grace allowed a final pivotal moment that led me to surrender fully! That moment of truth began an authentic and eternal healing journey - one grounded in contrition. repentance, hope, and a profoundly deep experience of His amazing love, agape love.
The providential convergence of this vital spiritual purpose with trauma-informed professional expertise has led me to where I am today.
A Trip to Bountiful Purpose
In this short Al-powered podcast, I share how God's grace was quietly at work - even during the years I was wandering - preparing me for my true calling as a Learning Experience Architect dedicated to helping others grow, heal, and find purpose.
A Trip to Bountiful Purpose
In this short Al-powered podcast, I share how God's grace was quietly at work - even during the years I was wandering - preparing me for my true calling as a Learning Experience Architect dedicated to helping others grow, heal, and find purpose.
Commitment to SDA Education and Values
The principles that guide my work - wholeness, stewardship, collaboration, and service - mirror the core values of Seventh-day Adventist education. I believe that learning should engage both mind
and spirit, nurturing not only knowledge but also purpose and compassion. My trauma-informed design philosophy emphasizes growth, curiosity, and restoration - key themes within Adventist educational thought.
Professional Integration
As an instructional designer, I strive to create digital learning experiences that express these ideals in practical ways:
- Encouraging reflection and spiritual growth through story-based and trauma-informed learning design
- Promoting community and service-oriented learning
- Using technology responsibly to enhance accessibility, engagement, and competence
Award-winning Career Path
An award-winning educator, eLearning designer, media developer, and community volunteer
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, I’m thrilled to be back in British Columbia after following a dynamic career path that’s taken me from radio personality in Campbell River and Kitimat, to undergraduate student and high school teacher in Central Alberta, to ESL instructor, graduate student, and university professor in South Korea—before coming full circle and returning to BC.
Over the past decade, my diverse experiences have converged in a fulfilling career in instructional design. I’ve led award-winning, innovative learning initiatives at Royal Roads University, First West Credit Union, and the Vancouver Island Health Authority, designing impactful learning solutions for both corporate and higher education settings.
From Airways to E-learning
Community Service
Code Hack 2025 – A Weekend of Purpose and Possibility
Kristy and I were thrilled to volunteer at Island Health’s 2025 Code Hack, a healthcare-focused hackathon at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. Kristy participated as an Ally while I contributed as a Designer, leveraging my skills in learning design and team facilitation.
Our team tackled the challenge of reducing senior isolation near the end of life by proposing an affordable multigenerational housing model to help elders stay connected and age with dignity. I had the privilege of opening our presentation, using my experience in narrative crafting. The weekend was vibrant and inspiring, filled with passionate individuals, including a joyful physician from Nepal who showcased the power of kindness and optimism.
Camera Operator with AV Team at Rest Haven Church
During my time as an AV Guy at Rest Haven SDA Church, I had the privilege of working with an inspiring team dedicated to service and community. Enhancing worship experiences through technology allowed me to grow as a technician and as a person, forging lasting friendships and gaining valuable lessons in faith and teamwork. Each moment spent in this vibrant congregation underscored the importance of connection and the power of shared belief, creating cherished memories.
Code Hack 2025 – A Weekend of Purpose and Possibility
Kristy and I were thrilled to volunteer at Island Health’s 2025 Code Hack, a healthcare-focused hackathon at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. Kristy participated as an Ally while I contributed as a Designer, leveraging my skills in learning design, communications, and team facilitation.
Our team tackled the challenge of reducing senior isolation near the end of life by proposing an affordable multigenerational housing model to help elders stay connected and age with dignity. I had the privilege of opening our presentation, using my experience in narrative crafting. The weekend was vibrant and inspiring, filled with passionate individuals, including a joyful physician from Nepal who showcased the power of kindness and optimism.
Camera Operator with AV Team at Rest Haven Church
During my time as an AV Guy at Rest Haven SDA Church, I had the privilege of working with an inspiring team dedicated to service and community. Enhancing worship experiences through technology allowed me to grow as a technician and as a person, forging lasting friendships and gaining valuable lessons in faith and teamwork. Each moment spent in this vibrant congregation underscored the importance of connection and the power of shared belief, creating cherished memories.
Personal Journey
An award-winning educator, eLearning designer, media developer, and community volunteer
Born and raised on Vancouver Island, I’m thrilled to be back in British Columbia after following a dynamic career path that’s taken me from radio personality in Campbell River and Kitimat, to undergraduate student and high school teacher in Central Alberta, to ESL instructor, graduate student, and university professor in South Korea—before coming full circle and returning to BC.
Over the past decade, my diverse experiences have converged in a fulfilling career in instructional design. I’ve led award-winning, innovative learning initiatives at Royal Roads University, First West Credit Union, and the Vancouver Island Health Authority, designing impactful learning solutions for both corporate and higher education settings.
From Airways to E-learning
Island Health Code Hack Hackathon 2025
My wife Kristy and I had the privilege of volunteering at Island Health’s 2025 Code Hack, a healthcare-focused hackathon held at Royal Jubilee Hospital. She participated as an Ally and I joined as a Designer. It was an inspiring weekend of collaboration, where we teamed up with healthcare professionals, engineers, and academics—including a remarkably cheerful physician from Nepal. Our team focused on tackling senior loneliness through multigenerational housing, proposing solutions that help seniors age in place with dignity. I had the honour of being the opening speaker for our team’s group presentation.
My Go-To Tools & Resources
AI, Multimedia, & Project/SME Management Assets
Tools for Assessing, Collaborating, and Interacting
LMS Platforms, eLearning Spaces, & SCORM Compliance Stuff
Emerging Technologies & ID Currency Resources
Work Process Example
Work Process Description
As shown in the diagram, these steps are not entirely linear. While designing instruction, I often move fluidly between each of the phases depending on the situation and decisions that are being made while collaborating with SMEs. While I generally follow the sequence of the process, I frequently transition between the phases as needed.
Analysis – This phase involves understanding your audience, the problem you aim to solve, and defining the goals and objectives. It is essential to determine the current status of the individual or team and identify the skills that will be needed.
Design – With the learning objectives and the results of the context analysis in hand, the program’s outline is crafted. At this stage, the appropriate delivery method is selected, whether it be classroom-based, e-learning, or toolbox talks, among other options.
Development – This stage is focused on building the program in detail. It can proceed in an agile manner, which includes building, testing, and adjusting, or it can follow a more traditional route with a sequence of writing, rewriting, piloting, and reviewing.
Implementation – This is the primary stage of delivering the learning solution. In large-scale projects, this may encompass the rollout of pilot programs. For more extensive projects, the delivery includes not only train-the-trainer programs but also the actual delivery to meet the specific needs of learners.
Evaluation – This phase assesses whether the program has adequately addressed the gap identified during the analysis phase and if it has met the expectations of both the business and the individual learners.
Work Process Example
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Analysis – This phase involves understanding your audience, the problem you aim to solve, and defining the goals and objectives. It is essential to determine the current status of the individual or team and identify the skills that will be needed.
Design – With the learning objectives and the results of the context analysis in hand, the program's outline is crafted. At this stage, the appropriate delivery method is selected, whether it be classroom-based, e-learning, or toolbox talks, among other options.
Development – This stage is focused on building the program in detail. It can proceed in an agile manner, which includes building, testing, and adjusting, or it can follow a more traditional route with a sequence of writing, rewriting, piloting, and reviewing.
Implementation – This is the primary stage of delivering the learning solution. In large-scale projects, this may encompass the rollout of pilot programs. For more extensive projects, the delivery includes not only train-the-trainer programs but also the actual delivery to meet the specific needs of learners.
Evaluation – This phase assesses whether the program has adequately addressed the gap identified during the analysis phase and if it has met the expectations of both the business and the individual learners.
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What's So Special About My Work?
Aside from my expertise in adult learning theory, UX design best practices, and pedagogy, another factor that distinguishes my work is a unique capacity for producing engaging and effective multimedia content in my fully equipped studio. This significantly reduces the need to pay additional fees to external video production companies, voiceover artists, and on-camera talent. It also results in excellent course completion rates.
Typical Video Production Costs in Canada
By adding me to your team, most of these costs can be avoided while still providing exceptional learning experiences for your people.
Interview With Thrive Magazine
Backstory: Because of the unprecedented 98.6% employee completion rate of a 2021 project in which I used green screen, advanced multimedia editing, and a bit of acting talent, I found myself honoured with the title of the "Face of Federal Training." This resulted in the interview shown below.
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