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Andrew Gibson

Learning Experience Designer × UX Developer

I design immersive learning experiences that put learners at the center. Where most people say "Good enough," I say "What's next?" — because learning doesn't stop when the test is passed; it evolves, just like the learners.

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Professional Work

Real-world learning solutions that drive measurable results

Customer Service Training Programs

Customer Service Training Programs

Hybrid Learning ILT Design Curriculum Development From Scratch

Two complete training curricula built from nothing—a 7-week hybrid program for BPO logistics and a 3-week ILT program for tech support. Different industries, same philosophy: prepare people to handle real calls on day one.

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Customer Service Training Programs

Service Level
+52%
Retention
+29%
Programs
2 from scratch
Total Curriculum
10+ weeks

First build was a "Frankenstein monstrosity" assembled from nothing; second build was cleaner, sharper, and became the baseline for all technical training. Both delivered real production value—trainees weren't just practicing, they were contributing.

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Digital Employee Handbook

Digital Employee Handbook

ASP.NET 8 Umbraco CMS Frontend Auth Search Analytics

Transformed 200+ pages of static policies into a searchable digital handbook during a corporate merger—with zero backend access.

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Digital Employee Handbook

Users
1,000+
Timeline
3 months
Pages
200+
Backend Access
Zero

Engineered a custom authentication layer entirely from the frontend during a corporate merger—the login page IS the authenticator. Built full-text search, state-specific policy overlays (CA vs TX), and click-tracking analytics. All on an EOL CMS (Umbraco 7.14) I learned from scratch.

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Managing Workplace Conflict

Managing Workplace Conflict

Leadership Development Storyline 360 Scenario-Based Learning

WBT course designed to enhance leaders' ability to identify, address, and de-escalate team conflicts using evidence-based frameworks and interactive scenarios.

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Managing Workplace Conflict

Duration
~40 min
Format
WBT
Modules
5
Approach
Scenario-first

Fully online course equipping leaders with practical tools to address workplace conflict in real-time. Uses high-stakes decision-making scenarios with branching paths, AI-generated video assessments, and interactive activities to transform passive knowledge into active leadership behavior.

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Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Leadership Development Custom Framework ILT Design

ILT course teaching managers to initiate and navigate uncomfortable-but-necessary workplace conversations. Features the custom GUIDE model for conversation planning.

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Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Modules
5 weekly
Duration
60-90 min
Framework
GUIDE Model
Tracks
2 (Mgr + Exec)

Built around the GUIDE model—a custom conversation planning framework I developed with research backing from behavioral psychology, adult learning theory, and leadership science. Practical micro-moves, not abstract concepts.

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PC Troubleshooting Course

PC Troubleshooting Fundamentals

Rise 360 Articulate AI Technical Training

Foundational technical training for new hire onboarding. AI-assisted development experiment that established baseline knowledge before role-specific training.

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PC Troubleshooting Fundamentals

Lessons
17
Duration
~2 hours
Pass Rate
100%
Placement
Week 1 prereq

Built as an AI-assisted development experiment when Articulate released their AI Assistant. Test-out options for experienced hires; comprehensive coverage for everyone else. Hardware, software, and networking fundamentals in one package.

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Educational Lab

Interactive learning tools & experiments

🌋 Volcano Simulator

Designed and developed for high school science students to explore plate tectonics through hands-on experimentation. Features multiple learning modes including free exploration, challenge scenarios, and real-world volcano recreation. Students can adjust magma type, gas content, and vent structure to understand how different factors influence volcanic eruptions.

JavaScript Interactive Visualization Adaptive Learning Modes Game-Based Learning
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Try it yourself! Switch to Challenge or Match It! modes at the top of the simulator to create specific volcano types. Use the mode buttons to test your understanding of volcanic formation.

☢️ Radioactive Decay Lab

An interactive simulation that replaces the traditional penny-flipping lab for modeling radioactive decay. Students run virtual trials, observe half-life curves in real time, and compare their experimental results against ideal decay models. Includes data collection, graphing with Chart.js, and PDF export for lab worksheet submission.

JavaScript Chart.js Data Visualization PDF Export
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Try it yourself! Click Flip All Coins to run decay trials. Watch the parent/daughter isotope ratio shift with each half-life, then compare your curve to the ideal model.

🦕 Geologic Time Museum

A collaborative web application where students become "curators" of geological time periods. Each student logs in with an access code, claims an assigned era, and builds a virtual exhibit — contributing research, images, and sources that appear on a shared vertical timeline. Scrolling down travels back in time from the Quaternary to the Cambrian, reinforcing deep time concepts through spatial metaphor.

Features include Firebase-backed authentication with team assignments, a 100-point grading rubric with CSV export for teachers, anti-copy protections for academic integrity, guest book comments between students, extinction event markers, keyboard navigation, and a guided first-time tour. Built for ~20 students in an Earth Space Science course.

JavaScript Firebase Real-Time Collaboration Role-Based Access Teacher Tools Grading System
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Note: This application is behind an authentication wall with individual student access codes. The screenshot below shows the timeline interface — visit the login page to see the entry point.
Geologic Time Museum - Interactive vertical timeline showing geological eras from Cenozoic to Paleozoic

Alpha Showcase

Prototype projects exploring future L&D solutions

Alpha Development
Catalyst Dashboard

Catalyst - Onboarding Intelligence Platform

React + Vite Zustand PWA Role-Based UX

Role-specific onboarding dashboard delivering tailored experiences for employees, managers, and HRBPs. Task management, progress tracking, and workflow automation.

Alpha Development
HR AI Assistant

N.O.R.A. — HR AI Assistant

Conversational AI Policy Automation RAG Architecture

Intelligent assistant providing instant policy guidance and HR support, reducing response time while maintaining compliance accuracy.

Live Production
HFW Staff Portal Dashboard

HFW Staff Portal — Nonprofit Intranet

WordPress PHP Custom Forms Role-Based UX

A custom-built staff intranet serving ~70 employees at a nonprofit organization. Features HR forms with intelligent routing, a searchable employee directory, and role-based dashboards.

About

My Story

Coming from a family of educators, I've always believed that learning is more than just passing tests—it's about creating experiences that stick with people long after the lesson ends.

I combine nearly 15 years of experience spanning UX design (since 2016) and instructional systems design (since 2020) with technical development capabilities in ASP.NET 8/C#. Whether I'm building a web-based training program or coding a custom learning platform, my focus remains the same: putting the learner at the center of everything.

I believe in human-centered solutions that create meaningful impact beyond corporate profits. Learning doesn't stop when the test is passed; it evolves, just like the learners—and that's what drives me to keep pushing for better.

My Approach

Organic Design: I prefer using structure as a foundation for creativity rather than rigid constraints. Think free-range, not caged. This philosophy extends to how I approach problem-solving—starting with a solid framework but allowing the solution to evolve naturally.

AI as Collaboration: I use AI tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot as collaborative partners, enhancing rather than replacing human thinking and intentionality. The goal is to amplify creativity and efficiency while maintaining authentic human voice.

Measurable Impact: Recent achievements include a 52 percentage point improvement in service level achievement and 29% increase in new hire retention from L&D programs I designed and implemented.

Skills & Tools

Articulate Rise 360 Articulate Storyline 360 UX/UI Design Learning Analytics Curriculum Development Instructional Design Python Typescript/React PHP/WordPress ASP.NET 8 / C# HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Let's Build Something Better Together

Ready to create learning experiences that actually work?

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