Markus Nowowiejski
@markusnowowiejski
Instructional design and technology leader with 15+ years scaling online learning.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Higher Education instructional design and technology leader with 15+ years of experience managing instructional design, LMS administration, and digital learning strategy at Johns Hopkins and Colorado State University Global.
As Director of Online Learning, I lead LMS operations and course revision/development for 20+ direct reports, including implementing AI-based tools for quality control, language accessibility, and learner engagement.
Previously at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, I administered divisional LMS systems and AWS tools, helping build multilingual, accessible, SCORM-compliant learning modules using AWS Polly and data-driven continuous improvements.
I also bring strong media and program leadership from roles supporting online MBA/MS programs, including launching VR and gamification initiatives, building recording studio capabilities, and delivering faculty training aligned to accessibility and effective online instruction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Online Learning
Colorado State University Global
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Led LMS administration and instructional design strategy for course revision and development, managing 20+ direct reports. Implemented AI-based quality control and language/accessibility improvements, delivered faculty training, and oversaw 24/7 help desk operations with vendor contract renewals.
Senior Instructional Designer
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)
Administered divisional LMS systems and AWS tools to support medical education and compliance. Built multilingual, accessible, SCORM-compliant modules using AWS Polly/Translate/Transcribe and improved engagement through microlearning and gamification, supported by learning analytics.
Instructional Media & Technology Manager
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Jan 2012 - Jan 2019 (7 years)
Managed technologists and multimedia staff supporting online MBA and MS programs. Introduced VR and gamification initiatives, ran faculty training and onboarding for edtech tools, built recording studios, and represented the school on university-wide edtech committees.
Web Production Manager
Sylvan Learning
Jan 2005 - Jan 2012 (7 years)
Managed international web content and proprietary LMS resources across marketing, education, and training divisions. Led development of global LMS training programs and user guides, launched online self-service portals for field teams, and streamlined content delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Data
Data Science & AI Machine Learning Certificate, Data Science & AI (Machine Learning)
Completed a Data Science & AI Machine Learning certificate program at the Institute of Data.
General Assembly
Data Visualization Certificate, Data Visualization
Completed a Data Visualization certificate program through General Assembly.
University of Baltimore
Master of Arts in Multimedia Publishing, Multimedia Publishing
Earned a Master of Arts in Multimedia Publishing from the University of Baltimore.
Betamore Academy
Front-End Web Development Certificate, Front-End Web Development
Completed a Front-End Web Development certificate program at Betamore Academy.
Towson University
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Earned a B.S. in Graphic Design from Towson University.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
Portfolio
github.com/mnowowiejskiJob categories
Skills
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