David Barras-Baker Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

VSLS specialises in Human Capital consulting, delivering workforce transformation through a holistic model encompassing Change enablement, Learning solutions, and Agency communications. We bridge technology and people to foster learning, adaptation, growth, and skill acquisition.VSLS deploys:- AI-driven data analytics to align strategic workforce planning with business objectives- Skills gap analysis and bespoke learning journeys linked to organisational curricula- Learning development programs, including content creation, employee engagement, and technology interventions (e.g., Learner Experience Platforms and Learning Management Systems)- New media communications (Industrial Animation, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality) to enhance employee engagement and learning environments- Tools to retain and utilize institutional knowledge, leveraging Artificial Narrow Intelligence through our Gensafe applications

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Learning and Development Specialist

Sydney, Australia

Learning Program Manager - Product

Sydney, Australia

Responsible for design, development and global deployment of training for Network Services.- Assessing development needs- Developing learning strategies- Interpreting development needs to design learning and development strategies- Ensuring curricula are aligned to competencies- Advising on assessment methodologies and strategies- Ensuring required skills addressed through the learning interventions- Instructional Design - eLearning - Simulations - Virtual Classrooms - Assessments

North Ryde

- Assessing development needs - Developing learning strategies - Interpreting development needs to design learning and development strategies - Ensuring curricula are aligned to competencies - Advising on assessment methodologies and strategies - Ensuring required skills addressed through the learning interventions - Advising on the design of training effectiveness

Macquarie Park, Sydney, Australia

I have a passion for eLearning and instructional technology. The Global Economic Crisis triggered the pursuit of opportunities in Australia.I have been contracting as Instructional Designer/eLearning consultant for a variety of Australian corporates including:- Telstra- Dubai Ports- HCi- Fuji Xerox- Dimension Data- NTT

Auckland New Zealand

The eLearning industry in NZ was not sufficiently mature to sustain full time consulting in the eLearning space.Using my software design and development background, I enhanced my skillset and specialised in Social Media and Website design and development.Training, consulting, technical writing, design & development of: - Social Media solutions, strategies and training - Google Adword Campaigns - Purpose built software solutions - Websites - EPPS Support for business applicationsBusiness can benefit from affordable software solutions, social learning and media management. I design & develop solutions that meet client's specific needs. No more and also no less! Therefore benefiting from affordable quality!

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Managed a team of 14 designers and developers, creating eLearning solutions, including coaching traditional training teams to the new world of eLearning.Clients included:- ABSA- Atlas Aircraft- Edgars- ESKOM- Goalfix Corporation- Origin Merchant Bank- QDdata Consulting- Rand Merchant Bank- South African Breweries (SAB)- Southern Life- Standard Bank of South Africa- University of the WitwatersrandHighlight - Goalfix CorporationWon the Gold Award in the Annual International Training Competition, in the category Training Media, administered by the Institute of Training and Development, UK.When making the award, Bryan Rynn, said:“In the development of learning media one very occasionally comes across a piece of training which uses all current knowledge to its limit. This entry came as near to that position as is possible. The whole package is of very high quality, appropriate use of the media, excellent screen design, supported by a learning design which cannot be faulted. “Designers and Trainers could very profitably spend time analysing this programme. The lessons learnt if then applied to future programmes cannot but improve the whole field of Technology Based Training.”Barras-Baker & Associates made good inroads to the industry and were considered pioneers in SA’s eLearning evolution.In the early 90’s we were approached by Tukkies (University of Pretoria), Prof. Renate Lippert, to assist in designing the curriculum for the Masters degree course in RGO (Rekenaar Gesteunde Onderrug) Many from that first group of Masters students are now specialists in the SA eLearning space. Including names like Prof Johannes Cronje, a very good friend and “eLearning disrupter and innovator”, who succeeded Prof. Lippert and is now Dean of Informatics & Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Responsible for Cabin Safety. Conducted regular safety audits and making sure the airline complied with local and international air safety requirements and regulations.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Designing and developing- e-learning and Instructor led training training solutions for crew:- Aviation Safety & Security- Emergency Procedure scenarios- Aviation Medicine- Blue Diamond First Class ServiceWas part of the team that pioneered eLearning (CBT in those days) to train crew.This was a joint venture between SAA, ESKOM and Old Mutual. The system was called PLATO, running on a Cyber hosted by CDC (Control Data Corporation).Delivery was on 512 x 512 Viking terminals with touch screen. (Cutting edge technology in 84!) Our 16 terminal learning centre became a “show piece” for many of CDC’s clients including Standard Bank, ABSA and SAB.SAA recognised our pioneering work, and sent me to regular ADCIS (Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems) seminars in the USA, where I met, and developed connections, and even worked with some great minds like:Donald Bitzer - Considered the father of CBT and PLATO, CDC’s Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) platform.David Merrill - Professor emeritus at Utah State UniversitySteve Alessi - Associate Professor - Instructional Design and Technology - University of IowaTom Reeves – Professor of Instructional Technology at The University of GeorgiaStan Trollip - Director of Learning Strategies at Capella University