Robert Sonant, Ph.D

Senior Instructional Designer

Kaiva Tech, January 2025 - present

• Design and produce online training solutions for Passport Services (PPS) within the Department of State (DoS).

• Use artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to write drafts of content, objectives, and evaluations.

• Use AI tools to create graphics and record audio files of narration.

• Create videos, graphics, audio, and visual content for in-person training. 

• Establish and develop a graphics library for use within the entire program.

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Senior Instructional Designer

Edgesource Inc. Technologies, November 2020 - January 2025

• Designed web-based training solutions for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cybersecurity management tool, including learning objectives, storyboards, and assessments.

• Created online courses with narration videos generated by artificial intelligence.

• Supported synchronous learning events for cybersecurity professionals.

• Generated AI avatars for narration in online courses

• Created videos, graphics, animations, and audio files for informative video production 

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Senior Cyber Technologist II

Raytheon Technologies, October 2019 - October 2020

• Designed, developed, and implemented online cybersecurity training solutions, including sensitive-enhanced lessons, using current UX and 508-compliant techniques.

• Overhauled mobile device security training into scenario-based interactive with current ISD and UX design techniques.

• Produced online microlearning modules for cybersecurity training, including storyboards, objectives, visual media, and assessments.

• Developed strategies, including UX and UI design, for e-Learning initiatives.

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Senior Instructional Designer

Instructional Design Consultant, Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

• Created digital curriculum maps, content structures, and graphics for Wells Fargo.

• Implemented multi-course online lesson templates and customized accessibility features for training materials for Department of Homeland Security and Federal Aviation Administration.

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Distributed Learning Designer

​All Native Inc. (Department of State), Sept 2015 - Dec 2018

• Established mobile scenario-based training using UX principles, including developing interface mock-ups and scrum meetings.

• Developed responsive design templates for desktop and mobile device platforms.

• Produced sensitive but unclassified (SBU) online lessons and microlearning modules, including storyboards, objectives, visual media, and assessments.

 

 

Senior Instructional Designer

​NTT Data Inc. (Federal Bureau of Investigation), May 2012 - June 2015

• Designed web-based training solutions, including interface mock-ups, learning objectives, content, visual and audio media, and assessments.

• Implemented extensive workshops for job task and gap analyses, including gathering data, analyzing statistics, identifying curriculum gaps and redundancies, writing white paper analyses, and developed training content structure.

• Established training solutions through curriculum mapping and storyboarding lesson content, and developed learning objectives, graphics, and assessments.

• Produced survey instruments and conducted extensive statistical analysis.

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Senior Instructional Designer

​Next Tier Concepts (Propane Education and Research Council), Jan 2009 - Apr 2012​

• Designed, developed, and delivered digital and print courses internally and for Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) using iterative development.

• Produced UX interface for online interactives utilized in digital courses for PERC.

• Led meetings with PERC development team to review content, mediate disagreements, and determine direction of project.

• Wrote training manuals and other technical materials for content and assisted in developing user workflow process.

• Managed ISD team, including reviewing work and performance appraisals.

• Disseminated information about policies and contingency plans for development.

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Director of eLearning Production

​National Science Teachers Association, Aug 2007 - Dec 2008​

• Managed design teams for digital professional development courses and teacher resource applications for use in K-12 science classrooms.

• Analyzed and developed multi-year plans for multiple projects ($6M), establishing timelines and milestones, and putting organizational goals into action plans.

• Designed UX interfaces for online interactives utilized in digital professional development courses.

• Collaboratedwithseniormanagementtoimplementstrategiestoward

• organizational goals and objectives and gave presentations on program status.

• Evaluated applications, interviewed candidates, hired and supervised staff, and reviewed work products.

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Lead Senior Instructional Designer

k12.com, Jun 2003 - Aug 2007​

• Managed a team of 6-10 ISDs to design web courses and blended learning using iterative development methodology.

• Established visual and interface UX/UI standards and conventions, wrote scope and sequences for courses, and determined software release process.

• Wrote training manuals and procedures to increase standardization and effectiveness in delivering consistent products.

• Worked with senior management on department goals and methodology.

• Provided staff training and performance reviews.

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Instructional Designer

Computer Technology Services Inc. (Post Office), Jan 2003 - May 2003​

• Created SCORM and Section 508 compliant e-Learning for government clients

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Instructional Designer, Level IV

Delex Systems (Department of Navy), Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

• Created and designed classified e-Learning for military clients, including storyboards, artwork, animations, and software.

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Senior Instructional Designer

Logistic Services International Inc., Aug 1998 - Jan 2001​

• Designed e-Learning for naval air maintenance technicians.