Makers

Head of (Technical) Commercial Solutions

Led the development of our Data Engineering curriculum under a tight deadline. The learners' sentiments were high and their progression was very noticeable. This translated into several of our first Data students being hired as Junior Data Engineers.

Trained my team to develop and deliver our Data Engineering training to high standards.

Designed and delivered our first Mobile Apps specialist module (in Swift and SwiftUI).

Supported the wider training team with commercial requests for additional training needs.

Training & Curriculum Lead (Data Engineering)

Leading conversations with clients to design high-quality curriculum that serve as a bridge between our main, immersive training and the specific tech stack learners will be using in their workplaces.

In just two months into my new role, I created content for two new specialist courses and delivered these under very quick turnarounds (< 2 weeks).

Designed systems to make our technical Careers Pod more efficient.

Onboarded a new team member successfully. In just a few weeks, they were delivering independently and with high standards.

Training & Curriculum Lead (Careers - Specialist training)

Developed our L4 DevOps Apprenticeship curriculum. I coached the first two cohorts and learners' overall scores and sentiment were high.

Run embedded support sessions for our learners during their placement, accelerating their learning and empowering them to become more independent in their workplace.

Trained our team to upskill their DevOps skills and be able to deliver the programme.

Tailored DevOps curriculum to specific tooling and Cloud Providers to meet needs from clients.

Software Engineering & DevOps Coach

Santander UK

- JavaScript/TypeScript, Node, Angular
- Spring Boot/Java
- TDD
- Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP
- PostgreSQL
- Jenkins
- Openshift

Software Engineer

Makers Academy

12 week intensive coding bootcamp with 10% acceptance rate.

- Languages: Ruby & JS

Curriculum:
- Command-line and Version Control
- TDD & OOP
- Databases and User Management
- Front-end technologies
- Ruby on Rails

Web Development Student

Careerjet

Careerjet is a leading job search engine. It is available in more than 120 countries and 34 languages.

Main duties:
- Translating, localising and proofreading company features, websites, products and new updates / user packages to high-quality standards.
- Implementing websites for new products from content to final delivery, making usability and user-friendly improvements for existing websites and new products to be launched.
- Crawling and extracting websites in order to implement the accurate data in our website.
- Handling XML/CSS feeds and setting up HTML markers / right tagging throughout the targeted websites.
- Account management / business development. Establishing trustful relationships between our key contacts, identify new business opportunities and closing good deals. Administrating agreements, invoices and all legal-related documentation. 
- Identifying and recruiting new affiliates and maintaining stimulating relationships with the current affiliates.

Country Manager - Opcionempleo

Gengo

Gengo is a well-known global provider of people-powered translation at scale:

•	Over 500,000 words translated from English into Spanish.
•	Localisation, translation and proofreading (EN > ES) of specialised and general documents.
•	The flow of documents including markup language is highlighted.
•	Localisation and mobile apps.

Freelance localisation specialist, translator and proofreader

Testronic

Testronic is a leading company in Quality Assurance, Localization Services, Compliance, and Certification. Testronic offers end-to-end Testing and QA solutions for a notable array of industries; including entertainment, media, games, publishing, e-commerce and consumer electronics.

•	Spotting linguistic related issues and flaws.
•	Providing a different solution for every type of issue depending on its nature.
•	Ensuring games are of industry standard.

Localisation Technician

Pole To Win Europe Ltd.

Pole To Win Europe Ltd. is a localisation and linguistic services provider for the video game industry:

•	Spotting linguistic related issues and flaws.
•	Providing a different solution for every type of issue depending on its nature.
•	Ensuring games are of industry standard.

Localisation QA Tester

L. Cortés (www.laracortes.com)

•	Translation and proofreading (FR/EN > ES) of legal, technical and general documents.

Translator and proofreader

TEAMS S.L.

•	Translation and proofreading (ES > EN) of integrated quality and environmental management system documents of the company.
•	Translation and proofreading of technical tests.

World Social Forum

•	Translation and proofreading (EN > ES) of the World Social Forum newsletter.

Volunteer translator and proofreader

I Help Course Creators Design Unforgettable Learning Experiences ✅ | Enhancing Learning Outcomes with Innovative Teaching Strategies 💡

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👋 Hi, I'm Josué!

I have extensive experience in designing transformative learning courses and empowering others to do the same, I'm on a mission: to help curriculum developers create unforgettable learning experiences, one course at a time.

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Josué Estévez Fernández

University of South Carolina

* Maintain exceptional instructor ratings, consistently achieving 9.52/10 each semester.
* Demonstrate versatility in delivering engaging learning experiences via both in-person and virtual platforms, leveraging cutting-edge education technologies such as Simulation, Gamification, and AI integrated learning activities.
* Play an active role in shaping curriculum development, with a dedicated focus on integrating innovative learning theories, practices, and learning activities for all courses taught.
* Instruct diverse courses within the Elementary Education Program and Psychology Department, covering pivotal topics like At Risk Youth, Elementary Literacy and Children's Literature, and Developmental Psychology.
* Spearheaded the creation of internship programs for department majors, guiding interns toward successful career placements and professional advancement.
* Foster collaborative alliances with USC Professional Development Schools, delivering comprehensive training programs tailored to meet the needs of aspiring educators. 
* Consistently recognized as a recipient of the student-driven Thank-A-Teacher program and nominated for the prestigious Golden Apple Teaching Award.

Instructor of Psychology

Adjunct Professor

Palmetto Health

* Spearheaded Press-Gainey employee satisfaction initiatives, achieving a 2.3 to 4.7 score increase in six months, surpassing benchmarks and fostering a positive workplace culture.
* Provided comprehensive supervision and leadership to Simulation Center staff, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and daily teaching, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
* Directed employee healthcare training programs within a dynamic healthcare facility serving public health interests, coordinating diverse training activities to enhance staff competency and patient care outcomes.
* Demonstrated instructional leadership by personally instructing and supervising instructors, implementing tailored professional development workshops to maintain high-performance standards and promote continuous improvement.
* Led the development of a collaborative learning environment in the Simulation Center, resulting in the prestigious Society for Simulation in Healthcare accreditation, affirming commitment to excellence in simulation-based education.
* Played a pivotal role in securing funding opportunities by actively participating in the development and writing of federal grant applications, resulting in the successful acquisition of a large RV transformed into a cutting-edge mobile simulation lab, expanding access to innovative healthcare training for underserved communities.
* Served as primary liaison for Palmetto Health Foundation Board, representing Simulation Center to the public, organizing engaging tours, and cultivating relationships to advance organizational mission and objectives.
* Maintained comprehensive oversight of all operational aspects of the Simulation Center and its personnel, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations and adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.

Manager

Working in the Graduate Medical Education division, I assist in the onboarding of new resident doctors at Palmetto Health hospital.  I also work with hospital and program compliance and accreditation policies/changes/updates from the ACGME.  Working with residents and program directors from 21 programs in the hospital in an effort to assist with their educational experience and how the quality of their educational program can be strengthened.

Graduate Medical Education Specialist

Columbia College, Columbia SC

* Pioneered developing and implementing Columbia College's inaugural online courses, expanding accessibility to education for diverse learners.
* Demonstrated leadership as Chair of the Academic Technologies Council, driving initiatives to enhance technological integration in education.
* Honored with the "Faculty Excellence Award" through student nominations, recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching and academic leadership.
* Instructed undergraduate courses spanning topics from Learner's Learning and Instructional Technology to Educational Psychology, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students.
* Played a pivotal role in student-teacher practicum, providing guidance, advising, and supervision to aspiring educators, contributing to their professional development.
* Conducted research and published articles in esteemed scholarly journals, including "Teaching the Whole Child Through Project Based Learning" and "Improving Online Pedagogy," showcasing a commitment to advancing educational theory and practice.

Assistant Professor of Education

* Developed and delivered diverse graduate-level courses in subjects such as Mediation/Conflict Resolution, Psycholinguistics, Schools in Modern Society, and Assessments in Education, adhering to rigorous college standards.
* Orchestrated classes of 20 to 35 students, maintaining consistently high instructor ratings of 9.64 out of 10, reflecting effective teaching methodologies and student engagement.
* Presented at scholarly conferences held across multiple cohort locations throughout South Carolina, contributing valuable insights and research findings to the academic community.
* Accumulated over 11 years of collective teaching experience at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and Richland County School District 1, instructing students from PreK to second grade and fostering a nurturing learning environment conducive to student growth and development.

Graduate School Professor

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

*Lead classroom teacher with over ten years of classroom teaching experience in Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade. 
* Responsible for all aspects of curriculum planning, implementation, instruction, and assessment.  
* Assisted and provided parents with insights and techniques for improving behaviors and academic aptitude at home.

Lead Classroom Teacher

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." - Oscar Wilde.

As an experienced educator and learning specialist, I am deeply committed to fostering dynamic and inclusive learning environments. My academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education from Madison University, complemented by a Master of Education in Divergent Learning and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Columbia College. I bring expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, program development, and education technology integration. Proficient in research methodologies and assessment techniques, I have a proven track record of success in higher education teaching, early childhood education, special education, and e-learning. My passion lies in guiding best practices in teaching and promoting data-driven instruction, and I excel in classroom management, academic advising, change management, and strategic planning. With a knack for offering educated feedback to facilitate growth across multiple learning environments, I thrive in fast-paced settings and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. My dedication extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by my volunteer work as a Guardian ad Litem, board member, juvenile arbitrator, and facilitator for various organizations dedicated to child advocacy and youth empowerment.

To know more about me or how I can help you or your business, contact me at laryan0616@gmail.com.

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