L&D Portal
ScalePad
A connected learning ecosystem I designed and built — integrating our LMS, Slack and Google Workspace to embed development into everyday work.
People-focused learning
For business-focused outcomes
Enterprise L&D strategy and function build-out
I lead organizational learning strategy — building the functions, leadership capability and systems that turn people development into business results.
20Years in L&D
95%Learner engagement & satisfaction
3×Best in Canada awards
Organizations I’ve worked with
ScalePad
Mercor
Inovatec Systems
Ness Technologies
Israel Electric Corp.
John Bryce
Assuta
Intel
Teva
Honda
VolvoAwards & Recognition
Net Impact Sustainability ChallengeSFU · 2017 · 1st place
Best Workplace for Professional DevelopmentScalePad · 2024
Best Workplace for Professional DevelopmentScalePad · 2025
Best Workplace for Professional DevelopmentScalePad · 2026Tools & Tech
Skilljar
Gainsight
Moodle
Absorb
360Learning
WalkMe
Zendesk
Articulate StorylineArticulate Rise
Adobe Captivate
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Camtasia
OBS
Vyond
Canva
GammaAdobe Creative Cloud
Parta
FigmaVideo
Narration
Translation
ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini
Copilot
NotebookLM
ElevenLabsGamma
Zapier
Lovable
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
SAP / ERPBasic web development
API & MCP
SQL
Reporting
Analytics
Windows
Apple ecosystemsStrategy in action
Featured projects.
Project 1 of 5: L&D Portal
People & Culture Collabs
ScalePad
A partnership with People & Culture translating workplace expectations into accessible learning — starting with anti-bullying education.
Industry-Specific Education
ScalePad
A scalable approach to industry capability development — turning longer webinars and sessions into focused, 5-minute learning.
Internal Mentorship
ScalePad
An end-to-end mentorship program I lead at ScalePad, supporting internal mobility and cross-team growth — with 45% more internal promotions among participants.
AI Education and Upskilling
ScalePad
A sober, pragmatic AI education program — no hype, just grounded learning that turns AI capability into real value for people and the organization.
Beyond the day job
Side-gigs.
Side project · Web appHardware GOATsNBA all-time rankings by career trophies, awards and accolades — built on a transparent, adjustable weighted-points system.Visit the site 
Children's book · AuthorThe Wonderful World That is Chess!Helping kids fall in love with chess before they learn to play — a picture book available on Amazon.View on Amazon 
Community · Richmond, BCRBCCMA gathering hub of 5,000+ automotive enthusiasts I run in Richmond — meets for cars, trucks, supercars, tuning and motorsports.Join the Facebook group 
Podcast · Former hostReady Set PwnMy former podcast covering the Vancouver Titans and Toronto Defiant — match breakdowns, roster moves and esports banter with co-hosts.Listen to episodes Professional experience
The stops that shaped my path.
20 years progressing from hands-on delivery to leading L&D functions — aligning learning strategy, talent development and organizational change with business priorities.
2022 — Today
Experience
ScalePad
Director, Learning & Development
Built the L&D function from the ground up, establishing strategy, systems, governance, and executive reporting.
2025 — 2026
Experience
Mercor (previously Sepal AI)
AI Research — Learning & Development Domain Expert
Provide human-in-the-loop expertise to improve large language model outputs in instructional design and workplace learning.
2017 — 2022
Experience
Inovatec Systems
Director, L&D (promoted from Tech. training specialist)
Built and led a training department for a complex fintech platform, partnering with senior customer-facing leaders to align learning with business needs.
2016 — 2017
Education
Simon Fraser University
MBA
Master of Business Administration with a focus on strategy and organizational leadership.
2015 — 2016
Experience
Ness Technologies
Lead SAP IS-U Instructional Designer & Instructor
Led training development for a major ERP expansion at Israel Electric Corporation with multinational development teams.
2012 — 2015
Education
HIT — Holon Institute of Technology
BA, Instructional Technologies
Bachelor's degree in instructional technologies, completed alongside full-time work at John Bryce.
2009 — 2015
Experience
John Bryce
Lecturer, Instructional Designer & Implementation Manager
Led client training and implementation projects across automotive, healthcare, policing, infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
2006 — 2009
Compulsory Service
Air Force
Radar / RF Commander & Trainer
Commanded and trained radar/RF operators — where my foundations in instruction, discipline and leadership were built.
From LinkedIn
Recommendations.
Mike LipaProject Manager — New Mobility
Alex built the training and development of Inovatec from the ground up. Prior to him joining, there was inconsistency in onboarding new clients and colleagues depending on who is training. He changed this by putting all the knowledge in one space and making it available for everyone.
Martin ChampagneVice President, Customer Service at Inovatec Systems
I had the pleasure of working with Alex for almost five years at Inovatec, four years of which he reported directly to me. Alex started out with Inovatec as a Technical Training Specialist but quickly proved that his worth to Inovatec went far outside that role.
Shannon BridsonSenior Strategic Planning Advisor
Innovative, tenacious, and passionate are the top three traits that come to mind when thinking of Alex. We met at the start of our MBAs at SFU and during the program, I had the pleasure of working with him on two case competition teams. At our last competition, after three intense weeks preparing a feasibility analysis and engagement strategy for a live case, we became SFU’s first team to win the SFU Net Impact Case Competition. This would not have been possible without Alex, who can almost effortlessly take complex information, synthesize it, and then communicate it to and engage with diverse audiences. Given the chance, I would absolutely work with him again.
Contact
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Looking for an L&D leader to shape learning strategy, build organizational capability or lead AI adoption? Let’s talk about your business priorities.
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