MICHAEL HERNANDEZ
Prattville
Summary
Learning Experience Specialist with expertise in higher education and military training. Focused on creating technology-enhanced learning solutions that boost engagement and knowledge retention. Proficient in instructional design, multimedia production, and immersive technologies, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve effective learning outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Technology Contractor
Squadron Officer School (SOS), Maxwell AFB - Air University, USAF
01.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain custom applications and tools for scheduling, student onboarding, experiential learning, and instructional support.
- Collaborate with military and civilian stakeholders to enhance course delivery through interactive media, fully develop VR training environments and immersive simulations, and create LMS-integrated solutions, and support instructional design teams with multimedia development.
- Provide Studio Technology & AV Operations Support, including audiovisual equipment configuration, troubleshooting, and live studio environment support for instructional and presentation spaces.
- Design and produce 3D printed educational materials and award incentives to support experiential learning, recognition programs, and instructional engagement.
- Manage and oversee inventory systems for SOS departments, supporting accountability processes, item tracking, and efficient review workflows in coordination with ITECs.
Learning Experience Specialist / eLearning Designer
Alabama State University
Montgomery
04.2021 - Current
- Designed and developed online asynchronous undergraduate courses in collaboration with subject matter experts.
- Created specialized course templates across academic departments to improve navigation and comprehension.
- Conducted comprehensive course evaluations to align with university standards and learning objectives.
- Led development of online course experiences using gamification tools such as H5P and Powtoons.
- Migrated course content from Blackboard to Canvas, ensuring seamless transition between LMS platforms.
- Facilitated faculty training sessions to promote adoption of new LMS technologies.
- Managed licenses and implementation of interactive content as H5P LTI Administrator.
Creative Designer
Auburn University
Auburn
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Consulted with Instructional Designers and faculty to gamify course content, increasing engagement and supporting memory-focused learning.
- Designed multimedia and interactive visual assets to enhance experiential learning and student comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Design -
Auburn University
AuburnSkills
- AI-assisted code editing
- Python programming
- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript development
- React framework
- MySQL and PostgreSQL
- Google Cloud services
- GitHub Automated Workfow
- Virtual reality technologies
- Horizon Worlds creation
- Canvas and Blackboard LMS
- Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- DaVinci Resolve editing
- OBS streaming software
- Studio technology management
- AV operations support
- Audiovisual equipment setup
- Interactive content creation
- Live studio AV support
- 3D printing techniques
- Microsoft 365 applications
- Google Workspace tools
- Zoom video conferencing
- Teams collaboration platform
Accomplishments
• Appointed as the Primary Inventory Custodian for the A7/9 Department at Squadron Officer School, responsible for accountability and oversight of departmental assets.
• Served as a representative for Squadron Officer School (SOS) at the DAFITC Conference in downtown Montgomery, showcasing educational technology initiatives and experiential learning capabilities.
• Designed and fully developed a VR mission task simulation for time-sensitive targeting used in Squadron Officer School field training exercises.
• Designed and fabricated two new sets of custom game pieces for the Olympus wargame using a 3D printer, improving asset visualization and enhancing strategic awareness for Space Force participants.
• Served as a representative for Squadron Officer School (SOS) at the DAFITC Conference in downtown Montgomery, showcasing educational technology initiatives and experiential learning capabilities.
• Designed and fully developed a VR mission task simulation for time-sensitive targeting used in Squadron Officer School field training exercises.
• Designed and fabricated two new sets of custom game pieces for the Olympus wargame using a 3D printer, improving asset visualization and enhancing strategic awareness for Space Force participants.
Timeline
Educational Technology Contractor
Squadron Officer School (SOS), Maxwell AFB - Air University, USAF
01.2024 - Current
Learning Experience Specialist / eLearning Designer
Alabama State University
04.2021 - Current
Creative Designer
Auburn University
09.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Environmental Design -
Auburn University