Nicolas Fernandez
@nicolasfernandez
Learning experience designer leveraging AI and human-centered research.
What I'm looking for
I am a learning experience designer and EdTech specialist with over a decade creating research-driven, accessible, tech-enabled learning programs. I co-created a generative AI assistant for teachers, led full-cycle adult learning designs reaching 1,000+ professionals, and authored Education for the 21st Century.
My work blends AI-for-education expertise, human-centered research, and rigorous evaluation: I design modules and learning journeys, run mixed-methods assessments showing 20%+ pre/post skill gains, train facilitators, and present insights at international conferences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advanced AI Data Trainer
Invisible Technologies
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Trained and evaluated large language models, aligning outputs with human-centered design principles and improving model reliability through iterative evaluation.
Director of Research & Learning
Cortes Solari
Jan 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 9 months)
Co-created Ayni-IA, a generative AI assistant for teachers and led full-cycle design of adult learning programs reaching 1,000+ professionals; delivered 50+ modules and achieved 99% learner satisfaction while producing 20%+ pre/post skill improvements.
Senior Researcher, Evaluation & Content
Caserta Foundation
Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)
Conducted needs assessments and led blended learning content development and longitudinal evaluations using SPSS/R to measure knowledge transfer and program impact.
Learning & Cognition Consultant
Municipality of La Reina
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Performed needs assessments, designed instructional materials and conducted program evaluations to improve municipal learning initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad de Sevilla
PhD (candidate), Educational Technology
2024 -
PhD candidate in Educational Technology conducting research in EdTech and learning experience design.
Universidad Diego Portales
Master of Science, Social Research Methods
2021 - 2022
Completed a Master of Science in Social Research Methods focusing on qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Universidad de Chile
Certificate, Clinical Psychology
Completed a certificate program in Clinical Psychology providing foundational training in clinical concepts and practice.
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Certificate, Coaching
2013 - 2014
Completed a certificate in Coaching covering coaching methodologies and practices for professional development.
Universidad Diego Portales
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with coursework in learning, cognition, and research methods.
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