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Megan Irvine | Senior Learning Architect & Multimedia Producer

Bridging the gap between complex engineering and human-centered learning through scenario-based design and high-fidelity video.

 

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The AI Enablement Revolution

An "elevator" pitch for the Watsonx platform

I led a diverse team of participants from across IBM's business units to develop a proposal for an agentic AI-driven solution in the 2025 IBM Watsonx Challenge. Our final proposal submission outlined a strategic plan to integrate agentic AI into the IBM sales enablement workflow to improve efficiency and content accuracy. Click here for a brief summary of the project.

From Monoliths to Microservices

This series of videos explains the business narrative and personas involved in an Application Modernization scenario using IBM WebSphere and Red Hat OpenShift. These videos are part of the course, Transforming Applications with IBM WebSphere Hybrid Edition.

 
Part 1: The Business Scenario

 
Part 2: Operational Modernization

Part 3: Runtime Modernization

The "Technical Depth" Deep Dive (Docs-as-Code)

"I don't just write about code; I live in the repo." 

This course, Deploying Event-Driven Applications with IBM Event Streams, was an "innovation project" that I created, intended as a proof of concept for using GitHub as a delivery platform for e-Learning. I wanted to meet developers where they are and apply the same tools and agile methodologies to the learning development process. The course is no longer active, but this archived repository is available for reference. 



My Philosophy

My background in Psychology means I don't design for 'users'; I design for 'brains'. I look at the data. I don’t just guess about what learners need; I conduct an extensive analysis of my target audience using learner metrics to identify skill gaps and pain points, and I define learning objectives that are tied to business goals.

Check out the Projects section of my LinkedIn profile for descriptions of some of the technical courses I developed.

Fun Stuff

I am the house videographer at Poetry Lounge. This video shows my ability to handle multi-cam shoots (GoPro HERO), high-dynamic-range editing, and emotional pacing. I apply the same pacing and engagement hooks from music videos to keep technical learners focused during a 20-minute software training. See more of my live music videos here. 







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