I am a performance-driven and analytical Learning & Development professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering development programmes to close performance gaps and promote diversity at all levels. I excel at creating innovative learning content across face-to-face, digital, and blended formats, and I enjoy mentoring trainers to foster self-owned development and high-performing teams. In my current role and past academic positions, I lead cross-functional delivery, streamline assessment workflows, and drive data-informed decisions. I’m passionate about scalable learning strategies, employability skills, and leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance course development and learner engagement.

Michael Mubaiwa

I am a performance-driven and analytical Learning & Development professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering development programmes to close performance gaps and promote diversity at all levels. I excel at creating innovative learning content across face-to-face, digital, and blended formats, and I enjoy mentoring trainers to foster self-owned development and high-performing teams. In my current role and past academic positions, I lead cross-functional delivery, streamline assessment workflows, and drive data-informed decisions. I’m passionate about scalable learning strategies, employability skills, and leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance course development and learner engagement.

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I am a performance-driven and analytical Learning & Development professional with extensive experience in designing and delivering development programmes to close performance gaps and promote diversity at all levels. I excel at creating innovative learning content across face-to-face, digital, and blended formats, and I enjoy mentoring trainers to foster self-owned development and high-performing teams.
In my current role and past academic positions, I lead cross-functional delivery, streamline assessment workflows, and drive data-informed decisions. I’m passionate about scalable learning strategies, employability skills, and leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance course development and learner engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Lecturer | Assessment Lead at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2016 - Present
Design effective curriculum and coach colleagues on feedback templates to enhance moderation, standardisation, and feedback processes. Examine all programmes to identify best practices and implement data-driven approaches. Led cross-functional delivery teams, drove AI integration initiatives, and implemented a data-driven Marking Feedback tool to revolutionise reporting, improving marking consistency and feedback cycles by more than 400%. Spearheaded assessment workflow optimisation and blended/ flipped learning adoption across courses.
Associate Lecturer at London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), Manchester
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Assessed assignments/dissertations and delivered course materials for ACCA and CIMA programmes; prepared MBA/MSc Finance course materials; lectured across multiple finance modules; achieved high pass rates (notably 100% for Corporate Financial Strategy and Finance Reporting & Analysis modules) and served as module leader; developed employability-focused content and contributed to curriculum enhancement.
Associate Lecturer at London School of Business and Finance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2016
Assessed assignments/dissertations and provided feedback for business, finance, and accounting modules. Designed and delivered course materials for ACCA and CIMA programmes.

Education

Master of Business Administration in Project Management at University of Wales, Cardiff
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
PhD at Ongoing
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Qualifications

PhD
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
ACCA
January 1, 2010 - December 12, 2025
Certificate in FinTech
January 1, 2022 - December 12, 2025
Advanced Microsoft Access
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Certificate in FinTech-ACCA
January 1, 2022 - December 18, 2025
Membership of the ACCA
January 1, 2010 - December 18, 2025
PhD (Ongoing) - DCE on the preference of incentive schemes
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Master of Business Administration in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Photography
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Other, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet