Rajeev Sathyadevan

Rajeev Sathyadevan | Digital Learning Specialist Instructional Design | Moodle & Totara Development | LMS Administration | Content Authoring (Gamification/Scenario Based) | Classroom Training | Hosting | Maintenance | Consultancy Mailto :-Whatsapp/Mobile : -, skype : rajeev.sathyadevan https://www.linkedin.com/in/lms-consultant 2 Profile Rajeev Sathyadevan has fourteen years of elearning experience in supporting online faculty professional and learning development administrative partners projects programs. in managing with an emphasis Collaborates and leading on with developing academic technology and integration projects within an evaluation-driven environment. Operates in a variety of learning management systems (LMS) such as, Moodle, Totara, Angel, Blackboard and Coursemill. Utilizes PHP/HTML/CSS programing, Adobe products, Camtasia, and various instructional tools such as classroom response systems, audio and video recording, and mobile technologies. Rajeev has made an indelible imprint on thousands of Moodle professionals worldwide by creating a renewed focus on excellence in the digital learning workplace. His impact reaches all levels of the profession through his personal brand of Moodle educational and digital training programs. He has coached and developed executive/assistant team's, leading to improved performance and sustainable partnerships. Rajeev has been a popular speaker at Moodle Majlis Dubai, presenting numerous educational programs to audiences outside the administrative realm. Rajeev started working in learning and development for a health insurance services contact centre, where he soon found out about Moodle and learned how it could be used to engage staff with regulatory and compliance training. Over the last fourteen years Rajeev has worked in various environments, from web development to bespoke and blended e-learning to instructional design and publishing. Rajeev took this further to train the trainers on how to use the system, and soon discovered Totara LMS and moved to train specifically on Totara. Rajeev has a proven track record of skilled instructional design; bringing exuberant energy and positive attitude to his curricula. Now he provide development, training and consultancy on both systems; Rajeev really enjoy helping people discover the possibilities of Moodle and Totara and how they can achieve them. Rajeev’s clients represent all industries and companies of all sizes. 3 Work Experience 1. Digital Learning Specialist Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences KFAS Academy, Kuwait (July 2017 – March 2018) Responsibilities • Developed and launched KFAS Academy online elearning portal entrusted with developing collaborative university and professional development courses that are delivered primarily through an online format with reliable and trusted assessment and quality control to enable learners to attain affordable, high quality education. • Content authoring and publishing in SCORM format. • Work with SME's of Kuwait University, reviews, uploads, and tests learning content. • Work with the systems operations team to help update and secure LMS installations. • Troubleshoots LMS issues. • Support LMS system standards, policies, procedures and documentation. • Provided LMS gamification course creation to KFAS team members. • Provided SCORM authoring training to KFAS team members • Build precalculus mathematical assessments in Latex format. • Performed bespoke LMS customizations. • Build KFAS Academy online support center. • Build Arabic language switching for KFAS Academy 2. ELearning Technology Specialist COELRIND LTD,UK (Jan 2009 – Jan 2017) Responsibilities ● Creates and maintains the configuration of the LMS; evaluates and processes new configuration requests to the system. ● Instructional Design, content authoring and publishing in SCORM format. ● Reviews, uploads, and tests learning content. ● Manages roles, securities, and permissions associated with LMS access for customers. ● Troubleshoots LMS issues. ● Work with the systems operations team to help update and secure LMS installations. ● Assist customers with customization/branding of their LMS accounts. ● Help customers to build custom reports. ● Assist with the migration of LMS data. Support LMS system standards, policies, procedures and documentation. 3. Technical Architect (Moodle, PHP & Java) RevenueMed India Pvt. Ltd.(Jan 2008 – Jan 2009) Moodle elearning platform development | LMS Administration | Content Authoring | Training | Hosting | Maintenance 4. Software Technical Architect (PHP & Java) Integrated Dynamic Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.(Apr 2007 – Dec 2007) Moodle LMS setup for fresher orientation training and course setup |Disney's Hanna Montana game development for Nintendo DS 5. Senior Software Engineer Arackal Digital Solutions India Pvt. Ltd (Mar 2003 – Apr 2007) Moodle LMS and course setup for NEC fresher engineers |API Development for BMC Software CONTROL SA Enterprise application product Education ● ● Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A), Indira Gandhi National Open University, NewDelhi, India, December (2004) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.Sc.), University of Kerala, Kerala, India, May (1999) Certification ● ● ● ● Sun Microsystems Certified Programmer (SCJP),For the Java 2 Platform, April (2002) IBM Certified Developer Associate (ICDA), IBM Websphere Studio Family of Products, November (2002) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), For the Windows NT Administration, Since (1999) International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Certified by British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, University of Cambridge, Since (2010) Trainer and Speaker Experience ● ● ● Moodle Majlis Dubai 2017, selected by Moodle HQ as presenter for adopting open source solutions in higher education, Moodle vs Blackboard, Dubai. April (2017) Marshall Aeroacademy Cambridge. Training, Development and Support services. Enhanced the online teaching and learning experience through incorporation of emerging online learning tools and high quality practices. January -) NEC International Training Ltd, Project Management Training for Japanese engineers from NEC. Shanghai, July (2006) ● ● International Centenary Conference of the Government College of Teacher Training Center,on Open Source Learning Management systems, Trivandrum. June (2010) Pyxle Pvt Ltd, Colombo Head Office , Moodle Learning Management system and SCORM conversion training for their employees. Sri Lanka. April (2013) Moodle LMS Services: Consultancy | Training | Themes | Support | Hosting | Mentor Sessions | Instructional Design and Courseware Creation | Reporting for Moodle | Health Check | Web Conferencing | eCommerce | Plagiarism integration | SCORM publishing | Google Apps, Microsoft AD, Liferay, SIMS & CRM integrations | Bespoke plugin development. UK Education Sector Experience: Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Aeroacademy Cambridge |Kingston University |Nurse Excel |Marker Study UK | Ian Dodds Consulting | David Lloyd Leisure Club |Derbyshire & Cheshire building Society |VTCT | and many more. Moodle development and support responsibilities: ● Monitor and manage the administrative settings, plugins, and themes for two Moodle instances. ● Moodle custom plugin development. ● Moodle system integration with Google Apps, CRM, SIMS, Drupal, Wordpress and many more. ● Document, maintain and support customisations and integrations. ● Scoping technical feasibility and reporting back to client. ● Functional and technical specification writing for proposals. ● Administer the Moodle LMS by coordinating course creation, course management, course archival, portal functions, creating and reviewing user roles and privileges as needed. ● Manage account creation and enrollment of users and instructors, using the student information system. ● Understand and implement standards, policies, and procedures for the LMS environment at Kingston University, including collaboration with IT, Registrar, Administrators, and relevant faculty committees. ● Maintains current knowledge of products, developments, enhancements, and trends in Learning Management Systems and related software. ● Gather data to support assessment, system usage, and troubleshooting. ● Maintain documentation of changes and problems/solutions encountered while maintaining the system. Instructional Design support responsibilities: ● Support the design and development of online coursework using best practices established by Quality Matters, Online Learning Consortium, and other respected organizations. ● Advise SMEs on effective ways to present content and assess learning. 6 ● Serve as a resource for audio, video, graphic, and interactive content production. ● Review and verify that courses are complete and ready to deliver each semester (a mix of mini-terms and traditional semester terms). ● Assist instructors with the creation and use of Moodle test banks, textbook materials, gradebook settings, and troubleshooting. ● Communicate with faculty and students. ● Provide technical support related to the LMS and coursework as needed. Areas of Expertise for the Training & Development Profession Area of Expertise Moodle and Totara Description Years Over the past years, Rajeev has built up a comprehensive range of specialist Moodle services. So he can help you with anything you need, at any point of your Moodle journey – whether it’s consultancy, development, support, hosting, training or 10 much more… Instructional Design Designing, creating, and developing informal and formal learning solutions to meet organizational needs; analyzing and selecting the most appropriate strategy, methodologies, and technologies to maximize the learning experience and impact Training Delivery Delivering informal and formal learning solutions in a manner that both engages the learner and produces the desired outcomes; managing and responding to learner needs Performance Improvement Applying a systematic process of discovering and analyzing human performance gaps; planning for future improvements in human performance; designing and developing solutions to close performance gaps; partnering with the customer when identifying the opportunity and the solution; implementing the solution; monitoring the change; evaluating the results 8 10 5 7 Elearning projects. 1. Marshall Aeroacademy, Cambridge. (In partnership with Kingston University). Marshall Aeroacademy foundation degree students are part of Kingston University, all the training for the foundation programmes takes place at our AeroAcademy – part of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Head Office site here in Cambridge. MADG contracted me via Coelrind LTD UK (formerly XOR LTD UK) for training, development, integration, content authoring and to support Marshall’s Online Learning Management System platform powered by Moodle. Url: http://elearning.aeroacademy.co.uk 2. Concept Northern, Glasgow. Concept Northern specialise in supporting people with disabilities and learning difficulties in employment, education and privately. Concept Learning help thousands of individuals including DSA Students, Access to Work clients and many institutions and organisations. Performed Drupal website development, ecommerce integration with Totara LMS, hosting support and maintenance. Url: http://conceptlearning.co.uk 3. Ian Dodds Consulting, London. IDC Consulting provides individual and integrated specialist support to help its clients succeed in delivering Complex Change, Inclusive Leadership and High Performance. IDC online academy provides digital education through e-learning programmes, podcasts, coaching and mentoring, thought leadership interviews and Mentoring Circles. Url:http://idcacademyonline.com A Reputation of Excellence Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Cambridge is proud to call some of the world’s best-known individuals, companies, institutions and organizations “contractors.” Rajeev has earned a reputation for excellence among those who define its meaning with proof of success. Rajeev Sathyadevan consistently exceeds expectations and supported Marshall’s mission critical learning management system powered by Moodle.