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Paddy O'Connor

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I am an instructional designer and e-learning developer with over 17 years of experience, holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science focused on communications.

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I am an instructional designer and e-learning developer with over 17 years of experience, holding a Master’s degree in Computer Science focused on communications. I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy turning complex processes into intuitive digital training that improves adoption and performance.

I have led and collaborated with distributed teams across the globe, delivering quality products on time and within budget for clients such as Marriott, CVS, Lowes, Adobe, Pepsi, Ocean Spray, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Novartis, Bridgestone, and UDG Healthcare. I excel at communication, problem solving, and project management, with a track record of delivering engaging, user-centric training across multiple sectors.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Government
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Financial Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 6 roles

Instructional Designer · Marriott HotelsJun 2025 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Collaborate with cross-functional teams of instructional designers, SMEs, and project managers to design and implement in-app guidance using Whatfix, enhancing user onboarding and workflow clarity for new enterprise software systems. Translate complex business processes into user-friendly digital walkthroughs, tooltips, and task lists that support scalable training and continuous adoption in a dynamic SaaS environment. Support enterprise-wide adoption of new software platforms by leveraging a digital adoption platform to deliver real-time, contextual training experiences embedded directly within user workflows.

Instructional Designer · Public Health Agency of CanadaJan 2025 – Mar 2025 · 3 mos

Partner with internal stakeholders to develop an accessible bilingual e-learning program for GMPs.

Instructional Designer · Public Health Agency of CanadaFeb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 6 mos

Partner with internal stakeholders to develop an accessible bilingual e-learning program for GMPs.

Instructional Designer · TraliantOct 2019 – Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Instructional Designer · Paddy O'Connor E-learningJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
E-Learning Consultant · EnovationMar 2015 – May 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Education

Master of Computer Science · Griffith College Dublin2005 – 2007
Bachelor of Computer Science - Software Systems · National College of Ireland1999 – 2003

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