Siana Altiise
Senior Learning Designer at MACH Alliance- Claim this Profile
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Christine Egan
I was consistently impressed with Siana's unique perspective when approaching complex problems, like devising solutions for adult learners in an attention-driven economy. She is deeply interested in improving the experience of learners by using her unique perspective to develop ways to keep learners engaged in a rapidly changing marketplace. She is a supportive team member that knows how to bring everyone into the fold so that we can come together and deliver a superior product.
Abby Kerr
Siana is a champion of inclusivity and accessibility. Her work exudes looking at solutions for all perspectives. She taught me how to be concise and clear. She is an asset to any team and will be able to take a project and transform it into something inclusive and creative.
Christine Egan
I was consistently impressed with Siana's unique perspective when approaching complex problems, like devising solutions for adult learners in an attention-driven economy. She is deeply interested in improving the experience of learners by using her unique perspective to develop ways to keep learners engaged in a rapidly changing marketplace. She is a supportive team member that knows how to bring everyone into the fold so that we can come together and deliver a superior product.
Abby Kerr
Siana is a champion of inclusivity and accessibility. Her work exudes looking at solutions for all perspectives. She taught me how to be concise and clear. She is an asset to any team and will be able to take a project and transform it into something inclusive and creative.
Christine Egan
I was consistently impressed with Siana's unique perspective when approaching complex problems, like devising solutions for adult learners in an attention-driven economy. She is deeply interested in improving the experience of learners by using her unique perspective to develop ways to keep learners engaged in a rapidly changing marketplace. She is a supportive team member that knows how to bring everyone into the fold so that we can come together and deliver a superior product.
Abby Kerr
Siana is a champion of inclusivity and accessibility. Her work exudes looking at solutions for all perspectives. She taught me how to be concise and clear. She is an asset to any team and will be able to take a project and transform it into something inclusive and creative.
Christine Egan
I was consistently impressed with Siana's unique perspective when approaching complex problems, like devising solutions for adult learners in an attention-driven economy. She is deeply interested in improving the experience of learners by using her unique perspective to develop ways to keep learners engaged in a rapidly changing marketplace. She is a supportive team member that knows how to bring everyone into the fold so that we can come together and deliver a superior product.
Abby Kerr
Siana is a champion of inclusivity and accessibility. Her work exudes looking at solutions for all perspectives. She taught me how to be concise and clear. She is an asset to any team and will be able to take a project and transform it into something inclusive and creative.
Credentials
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Enterprise Design Thinking
IBMMay, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
DAN Rescue Diver
Divers Alert NetworkApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
PADI Rescue Diver
PADIMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADIFeb, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute -
Certified Member (CM)
IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals -
Certified Member (CM)
Design International Foundation -
Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Behavioral Health
Experience
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MACH Alliance
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Learning Designer
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Sep 2023 - Present
MACH Alliance transitions businesses from legacy infrastructure to MACH standards (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless technologies). The Alliance is a vendor-neutral institution that provides resources, education and guidance through industry experts to support companies on their journey. Our MACH Certification gives enterprises the confidence they are choosing best-in-class vendors that can deliver future-proof, vendor-neutral technology. MACH Alliance transitions businesses from legacy infrastructure to MACH standards (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless technologies). The Alliance is a vendor-neutral institution that provides resources, education and guidance through industry experts to support companies on their journey. Our MACH Certification gives enterprises the confidence they are choosing best-in-class vendors that can deliver future-proof, vendor-neutral technology.
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Flatiron School
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Learning Experience Designer • Product Design
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Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
Designed online product design courses and hands-on Labs for 375+ students with neurodiversity and accessibility adaptations. Developed and delivered high-quality content for virtual students to establish baseline knowledge for online learning, with a focus on technical prep, hands-on training, and career development content. Prioritizing feedback and improving to continually improve the learner experience and outcomes. Participating in cross-functional collaboration for marketing campaigns, policy changes, and webinars. Show less
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Meta
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Learning Experience Designer • Spark AR
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Mar 2021 - Jan 2022
Successfully partnered with Spark AR experts and third-party vendors to design the Spark AR Advanced Professional course. Designed professional learning resources and user feedback to improve course effectiveness prior to launch. Optimized learning journey through remote video production (scripting, editing, recording and direction). Our team had a waitlist of 70,000 anticipated learners before delivery. The course offers 5+ hours of instructional content, multiple hands-on projects, and is designed for intermediate to advanced-level augmented reality creators seeking to enhance their AR skills in the AR/VR industry. Show less
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ELM Learning
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Learning Experience Designer · Content Developer
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
Provided creative strategy perspective throughout product life cycles for planning, writing, and updating customer-facing instructional content for tech, entertainment, and food service clients. Our team used agile development methodology to customize past instruction, media, guides, and presentation using data and metrics to inform content choices to develop and launch 5-10 synchronous and asynchronous trainings across multiple platforms in less than 12 months. This resulted in clients increasing employee satisfaction and reducing training seat times. Show less
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Dell Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Designer • Content Strategy
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
Led the user-centered design process for Dell Hands On Labs by organizing and executing research studies using Lean UX Methodology to test assumptions and analyze results, collaborating with cross-functional teams to survey performance of interactive product features and translating findings into learning design requirements, contributing to a 25% increase in user satisfaction. Led the user-centered design process for Dell Hands On Labs by organizing and executing research studies using Lean UX Methodology to test assumptions and analyze results, collaborating with cross-functional teams to survey performance of interactive product features and translating findings into learning design requirements, contributing to a 25% increase in user satisfaction.
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Pause Points
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Corporate Trainer • Wellness Initiative
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Nov 2016 - Jul 2020
Developed and facilitated instructor-led wellness training programs for Fortune 500 companies, such as Delta Airlines, Truist Bank, Coca-Cola, Facebook, and TEDx. Conducted learning needs analysis, collaborated with subject matter experts to develop innovative learning solutions, and improved employee wellbeing and productivity by 30% through holistic workshops. Developed and facilitated instructor-led wellness training programs for Fortune 500 companies, such as Delta Airlines, Truist Bank, Coca-Cola, Facebook, and TEDx. Conducted learning needs analysis, collaborated with subject matter experts to develop innovative learning solutions, and improved employee wellbeing and productivity by 30% through holistic workshops.
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Shaded Sound
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Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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Interaction Designer • SoundLuxe Wearables
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May 2014 - Oct 2016
Led user experience design for SoundLuxe, a meditation app for tech wearables, iPhone, and iPad. Organized content, designed user flows, and created visually stimulating interfaces resulting in a delightful user experience. Led user experience design for SoundLuxe, a meditation app for tech wearables, iPhone, and iPad. Organized content, designed user flows, and created visually stimulating interfaces resulting in a delightful user experience.
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The Center for Teaching and Learning in China - CTLC
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Instructional Designer • Guangdong Region
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Jul 2012 - May 2014
Achieved 31% faster time-to-hire by identifying and addressing hiring process bottlenecks through implementation of new technologies and strategies. Additionally, coached 75 staff members on cross-cultural communication, curriculum design, behavioral management, conflict resolution, and play-centered learning to optimize the onboarding process. Achieved 31% faster time-to-hire by identifying and addressing hiring process bottlenecks through implementation of new technologies and strategies. Additionally, coached 75 staff members on cross-cultural communication, curriculum design, behavioral management, conflict resolution, and play-centered learning to optimize the onboarding process.
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North American Mission Board
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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300 - 400 Employee
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Cross-Cultural Ethnographic Researcher
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
Identified policy and economic trends in 5 major U.S. cities to assist organization with key decision making. Surveyed and managed quality assurance, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys to identify and evaluate local needs for research and development. Identified policy and economic trends in 5 major U.S. cities to assist organization with key decision making. Surveyed and managed quality assurance, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys to identify and evaluate local needs for research and development.
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Education
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2023 -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Data Science -
2020 - 2020
Texas A&M University
Certification, UI/UX Design -
2010 - 2013
Biola University
Master of Arts (M.A.), International and Intercultural Communication -
2005 - 2009
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Research and Experimental Psychology
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