Daniel O’Byrne

Instructional Designer • eLearning Developer
AI Strategist • AI Systems Developer • Facilitator

With over 20 years of experience adapting to new technologies, I can help you design compelling eLearning content and develop AI solutions tailored to your business or training needs.

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My Skills

Education

Instructional Design 95%
eLearning Development 90%
Training Facilitation & Delivery 88%
Curriculum & Assessment Design 85%
LMS Administration 80%

Generative AI

AI Agent Development 92%
AI Workflow Automation 90%
Custom AI Tool Development 87%
AI Model Evaluation 85%
AI Consulting 83%

Other

Leadership & Mentoring 94%
Project Management 87%
Cloud Infrastructure (OCI / Linux) 85%
Docker & Containerization 84%
Local LLM Deployment 80%

Employment History

Instructional Designer / eLearning Developer / Instructor

Constellation Media Creations

July 2008 - Present
  • Consulted on AI integration to improve learning materials, automation, and workflow efficiency.
  • Designed and developed interactive eLearning content, integrating videos, animations, and audio, and collaborated with subject matter experts.
  • Developed and deployed eLearning courses using the Articulate 360 suite on Moodle LMS, managing system functionality and troubleshooting.
  • Managed multiple projects and tasks, prioritizing effectively to ensure on-schedule completion.
  • Consulted with clients to identify business needs and develop tailored solutions.

AI Strategist / Senior Facilitator

Morris Interactive

March 2026 - Present
  • Developed and facilitated the Beginner AI Workshop, including presenter decks, student exercises, and interactive H5P modules.
  • Created AI training content for business, leadership, and finance audiences.
  • Provisioned and maintained the Oracle Cloud server hosting the company’s WordPress and H5P training site.
  • Advised colleagues on practical AI applications, workflow improvements, and implementation risks.
  • Provided AI systems architecture consulting on local LLM deployment, RAG chatbots, and AI-powered search across private files.

AI Model Evaluation / Data Annotation Specialist & Reviewer

(Mercor, AfterQuery, Outlier)

2025 - Present
  • Evaluated large language model responses for accuracy, reasoning quality, and instruction-following.
  • Reviewed other contributors’ submissions for quality and rubric compliance, corrected errors, and provided written feedback.
  • Mentored new writers by explaining project standards, identifying recurring issues, and helping them improve their submissions.
  • Completed data annotation, classification, and quality-assurance tasks according to project-specific guidelines.
  • Wrote prompts, reference answers, and evaluation criteria across a range of subject areas.

Instructional Designer / Writer / Editor / R&D / Teacher

PEAI / SPARK

April 2024 - April 2025
  • Developed and optimized curriculum materials using AI and prompt engineering techniques.
  • Designed engaging workbooks and dynamic visual content for educational projects.
  • Automated workflows and enhanced productivity through Python programming.
  • Managed personal deadlines, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Taught classes to diverse groups of students.

English Language Instructor

Language Cube

September 2023 - April 2024
  • Taught students AI prompt engineering techniques to generate resumes appropriate to their English level.
  • Taught aviation and business English to adult learners, emphasizing industry-specific terminology.
  • Designed dynamic learning materials using various AI products and specialized prompts.

Cabin Manager

WestJet Airlines

March 2017 - October 2022
  • Led a team of cabin personnel as a liaison between pilots, ground crew, and management.
  • Trained new crew members and mentored aspiring Cabin Managers during in-flight operations to ensure readiness and adherence to safety standards.
  • Prepared emergency, safety, security, and communication briefings while documenting catering performance, safety incidents, and other anomalies for various WestJet business units.
  • Documented crew performance, safety situations, and other operational anomalies.
  • Ensured compliance with Transport Canada regulations and corporate policies.
  • Mentored and performed QA checks on cabin personnel.

Flight Attendant

WestJet Airlines

July 2008 - March 2017
  • Responded to in-flight emergencies by providing necessary assistance to passengers, including administering emergency first aid and completing reports on any injuries or incidents.
  • Completed service and sales in accordance with WestJet service standards.

eLearning Developer

WestJet Airlines

September 2005 - July 2008
  • Collaborated with business units and instructional designers to design and deliver online training.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and version control for learning and development projects.
  • Assisted in migrating the LCMS from external hosting to an on-premise environment.
  • Worked as part of a team to develop online training for various units within WestJet.
  • Trained users on development, administration, and best practices on the LCMS.
  • Performed content edits and QA on training materials.

My Experience

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