About Dev Siva
Clarity is at the heart
of how I design.
Instructional Designer and eLearning Developer specializing in AI-assisted content creation and scalable digital learning. I design technical training that people actually finish, using Synthesia, Storyline, Rise, Vyond, and modern LMS platforms.
Experience
Strata Decision Technology
Learning & Development Intern
Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
- Redesigned the Absorb LMS dashboard for 900+ internal users, informed by a company survey, stakeholder interviews, and sandbox prototypes.
- Managed course creation, updates, and scheduling for 100+ learners.
- Created a user manual after launch to help users find relocated features; a follow-up survey showed improved navigation efficiency and content digestibility.
Volvo Penta
Product Training & Development Intern
May 2024 – Aug 2024
- Produced 10+ Synthesia training videos for Navigator, reducing production time from days to hours and updates to minutes.
- Worked with subject matter experts to script and storyboard walkthroughs, standardize introductions, and correct AI pronunciation through manager review.
- Managed LMS user accounts and permissions for internal teams.
eLearning Junction
Instructional Designer (Remote)
Dec 2023 – Jan 2024
- Scripted and storyboarded 7+ automotive dashboard walkthroughs with WellSaid Labs narration and Vyond character visuals.
- Captured screens with Snagit and applied signaling and modality principles through highlights and short summary labels.
- Added zooms and stronger visual cues in response to stakeholder feedback across multiple review rounds.
Education
Harvard University
M.Ed. in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology
Starting Jun 2026
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
B.S. Learning & Education, Workplace Training and Development · GPA 3.91 · Dean's List, James Scholar
Graduating May 2026
Tools & practice
AI & Content Tools
Synthesia · WellSaid Labs · Vyond · Lovable · After Effects
Authoring
Articulate Storyline · Rise · Figma
Media
Snagit · Camtasia · Illustrator · Photoshop
LMS Platforms
Absorb · Canvas · Moodle · Blackboard