I’m Dominic Thomas, a learning experience architect and instructional designer with 10+ years of turning complex, regulated source material into learner-ready experiences. I combine consultative needs analysis and performance-aligned assessment strategy with agile authoring approaches like SAM and Action Mapping, then translate validated content into developer-ready visual storyboards and structured eLearning for high-volume delivery. I also build governed, human-reviewed AI-assisted production workflows that protect fidelity, compliance, and accessibility—so teams can scale without losing the judgment that keeps content correct. From WCAG 2.1-focused design and interactive learning specification to LMS/SCORM/xAPI QA and accessible HTML activities, I partner across SMEs, developers, and QA reviewers to ship accurate, audit-friendly learning at speed.…

Dominic Thomas

I’m Dominic Thomas, a learning experience architect and instructional designer with 10+ years of turning complex, regulated source material into learner-ready experiences. I combine consultative needs analysis and performance-aligned assessment strategy with agile authoring approaches like SAM and Action Mapping, then translate validated content into developer-ready visual storyboards and structured eLearning for high-volume delivery. I also build governed, human-reviewed AI-assisted production workflows that protect fidelity, compliance, and accessibility—so teams can scale without losing the judgment that keeps content correct. From WCAG 2.1-focused design and interactive learning specification to LMS/SCORM/xAPI QA and accessible HTML activities, I partner across SMEs, developers, and QA reviewers to ship accurate, audit-friendly learning at speed.…

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I’m Dominic Thomas, a learning experience architect and instructional designer with 10+ years of turning complex, regulated source material into learner-ready experiences. I combine consultative needs analysis and performance-aligned assessment strategy with agile authoring approaches like SAM and Action Mapping, then translate validated content into developer-ready visual storyboards and structured eLearning for high-volume delivery.

I also build governed, human-reviewed AI-assisted production workflows that protect fidelity, compliance, and accessibility—so teams can scale without losing the judgment that keeps content correct. From WCAG 2.1-focused design and interactive learning specification to LMS/SCORM/xAPI QA and accessible HTML activities, I partner across SMEs, developers, and QA reviewers to ship accurate, audit-friendly learning at speed.

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Work Experience

Instructional Designer Consultant / AI-Driven Learning Architect at Ansrsource
November 1, 2025 - Present
Produced full ID design packages (VSB + On-Screen Text) for regulated healthcare programs at high throughput, coordinating a cross-functional pod of SMEs, developers, and QA reviewers. Led content-fidelity QA and WCAG 2.1 accessibility reviews while safeguarding clinical accuracy across dosages, thresholds, and protected terminology. Designed standardized visual storyboards and validated rendered video against approved templates and branding. Built and piloted a Claude-assisted tagging workflow for Articulate Rise AI Magic Import with clinical/compliance guardrails. Chunked source scripts into instructional segments to improve pacing, sequencing, and reviewer turnaround. Architected and scaled a five-phase AI-assisted automated storyboard workflow across a 20-course pipeline, cutting production cycles by 2.1x–3.7x and supporting consistent delivery.
Lead Instructional Designer at MRCC
October 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Partnered with SMEs to conduct content and cognitive-level analysis on published academic sources, architecting slide-based learning with MCQ, CTQ, and case-study assessments mapped to Bloom’s levels and performance-aligned objectives. Developed PPT visual storyboards and on-screen text for Articulate Storyline animation, defining visual sequences, media plans, and animation cues for developer handoff. Designed developer-ready WCAG 2.1 HTML activity storyboards with alt text, ARIA labels, and keyboard logic; built branching corporate scenarios for ILT, WBT, and LMS deployment.
Lead Instructional Designer / Content Specialist at Aptara
September 1, 2022 - July 31, 2024
Curated and authored adaptive lessons for global compliance programs, aligning content and assessments to Bloom’s Taxonomy across concurrent client deliverables. Built adaptive quizzes, branching interactivities, and question banks using AI-powered authoring tools; produced WCAG 2.1 storyboards and ARIA documentation. Ingested Gold-approved content into LMS workflows and performed QA, SCORM/xAPI validation, and delivery checks.
Senior Instructional Designer at LearningMate
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2022
Developed higher-education curriculum using AI agents and SME-generated objectives. Produced MCQs, discussions, H5P videos, Synthesia storyboards, and authentic assessments. Delivered accessibility scripts and supported Canvas/LMS ingestion with metadata and navigation validation.
Senior Instructional Designer at Learning Mate
January 1, 2020 - September 30, 2022
Directed higher-education curriculum development using AI agents and SME-generated learning objectives mapped to credit scores; consulted with faculty SMEs to align outcomes to program requirements. Developed course overviews, MCQs, discussions, H5P videos, Synthesia storyboards, assignments, and authentic assessments. Created accessibility scripts and ingested finalized content into Canvas and other LMS platforms, validating metadata and navigation.
Instructional Designer at iCodex Publishing Solutions
December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Created interactive online courses, simulations, and quizzes; contributed to storyboarding and scriptwriting for complex subject matter. Managed editorial and client feedback cycles across concurrent projects and produced quality and root-cause-analysis reports.
Project Manager at Hurix Systems
April 1, 2010 - April 30, 2016
Planned budgets and turnaround times for typesetting and eLearning projects; prepared RFPs, proposals, POCs, and cost estimates. Led client presentations, kick-offs, and project-control calls across multiple concurrent global accounts, maintaining documentation across initiation, development, control, and closure.

Education

B.A. (Christian Studies) at University of Madras
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Diploma (Printing Management) at Siga College of Education
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
B.A., Christian Studies at University of Madras
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Diploma, Printing Management at Siga College of Education
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026

Qualifications

Using Gen AI to Develop Personalized Learning Plans
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Gamification of Learning
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Instructional Design: Adult Learners
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
ChatGPT for Content Creation
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Plagiarism (Academic Integrity)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Using Gen AI to Develop Personalized Learning Plans
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Gamification of Learning
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Instructional Design: Adult Learners
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
How to Use ChatGPT for Content Creation
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Plagiarism / Academic Integrity
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Professional Services