Kenneth Thieme
8207 Olde Village Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78250
(210) 573-0389
ken@goobsoft.com
OBJECTIVE: Director of e-Learning Development
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Developed in excess of 200 e-Learning Applications
- Proven leadership and communication skills
- Extremely knowledgeable in the implementation of the Advanced Distance Learning Initiative's Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) in e-Learning.
- Created several Courseware Delivery Systems
- Created a SCORM-compliant Learning Management System
- Assisted in proposal development, customer needs and technical requirements analysis
- Deployed hundreds of courses
- Worked in a variety of database environments
- Extensive programming experience
- Experienced in digital video and audio capture, editing, compression and streaming
- Worked for a number of government and commercial clients
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
e-Learning Development
- During the last 10 years I have been involved in every aspect of e-Learning development to include proposal development, project management, client needs analysis, technical requirements analysis, user interface design, instructional design, storyboard development, content development, graphics development, content integration and course deployment.
- Designed and directed the development of an object-oriented JavaScript/HTML Courseware Delivery System currently in use at Karta. This SCORM-compliant system allows both HTML and Flash-based content to be easily integrated into a unified courseware system that can either be run via the web or locally.
- Part of the team that developed a SCORM run-time environment compliant Learning Management System using Active Server Pages and either an Access or SQL Server database.
- Familiar with e-Learning Instructional Methodologies as well as the blending of interactivity levels with presentation methods to produce engaging high quality yet cost effective training.
- I have deployed hundreds of courses in a variety of CD, web, network and LMS-based environments. Specific Learning Management Systems I have deployed training to include Karta Learning Manager, Meridian, Atlas, Aspen, Thinq, GeoLearning, Plateau, NetG's SkillVantage Manager and Oracle iLearning.
- I have extensive experience using AICC, SCORM and IMS standards for content structure, aggregation and metadata creation.
- I am experienced using AICC HACP and SCORM's JavaScript API for communication between a LMS and training objects.
- I have specific experience creating e-Learning that complies with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Created courseware for a number of clients. Some of whom include the US Air Force, US Army, Veteran's Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, Defense Information Systems Agency, Zachry Construction, SBC and Southwest Airlines.
Multimedia and Web Development
- I have created several front-end web applications that connect to back-end database environments (SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 and Access) using Microsoft's Active Data Object using ASP as well as ColdFusion.
- I am knowledgeable in configuring Windows-based Web Servers, particularly Microsoft's IIS.
- I am experienced in creating secure web sites using NT or Basic Authentication and SSL with a Verisign Server ID.
- I am currently responsible for all system level design and programming for Karta's Training Solutions Department and have developed several software tools designed to accelerate courseware development.
- I have created several application installations using InstallShield Professional 5.1 and 2000.
- I have worked extensively with several multimedia, web and training development tools including: Macromedia Flash MX 2004, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop/Image Ready, Dreamweaver, HomeSite, Jedit, Authorware, IconAuthor, Quest, Director, Toolbook, VMWare, and SoundForge.
- My programming skill set includes HTML, JavaScript, Cascade Style Sheets, Active Server Pages, ColdFusion, Perl, VBScript, Java, PHP, JSP, SQL, CVS and the W3C Standards and DOM.
Miscellaneous
- I have experience leading a team of developers.
- I am knowledgeable in network terminology and systems.
- I have thorough a knowledge of Windows-based Servers, to include IIS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, MS Proxy, RAS and TCP/IP configuration.
- I am very familiar with Linux and BSD, to include DNS Bind, Apache and SendMail administration.
- I have a working knowledge of several productivity software packages including: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- I speak conversational German (minor in college) and lived in Germany for five years.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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2000-present
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Karta Technologies, Inc.
Systems Design Manager (Training Solutions)
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1997-2000
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Karta Technologies, Inc.
Senior Systems Designer (Training Solutions)
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1996-1997
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Quantum Media Consulting Inc.
Director of Multimedia Development
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1994-1996
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Quantum Media Consulting Inc.
Multimedia Developer
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1991-1994
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Benedictine Resource Center
Computer Technician
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Religion and History, 1994, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
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