Hi, I'm Doug Pietrzak - Learning and Development Innovator | Ex-Google leader, Product Manager
I'm passionate about blending creative product management with deep instructional design expertise to build engaging learning experiences. I thrive on translating complex concepts into accessible and impactful educational media and programs.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google, driving learning product roadmaps and strategy.
Currently consults at FreshCognate, crafting engaging educational media and learning programs.
Can help others by providing strategic insights on learning and development initiatives.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Experience
Began career with strategic roles in educational technology and program management.
✦ Internship
✦ Program Development
Google Learning & Product Leader
Advanced to Technical Program Manager and Product Manager roles at Google, focusing on learning design and product strategy.
✦ Product Management
✦ Technical Program Management
✦ Learning Design
Independent Consultant
Currently applying extensive experience to consult on instructional design and educational media creation.
✦ Consulting
✦ Instructional Design
✦ Educational Media
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Tech and Pedagogy
Transforming complex products into engaging learning experiences.
✦ Leveraged product management skills at Google to define learning product roadmaps.
✦ Designed and implemented effective e-learning and staff development programs.
✦ Created mobile game-based learning solutions for diverse audiences.
Instructional Design Architect
Building scalable and impactful learning solutions from concept to delivery.
✦ Expertise in curriculum design and development for various educational levels.
✦ Skilled in educational media creation, including video production.
✦ Proven ability to manage projects from inception to successful completion.
Strategic Program Leader
Driving educational initiatives with a focus on measurable outcomes.
✦ Managed technical programs focused on learning design at Google.
✦ Developed and executed teacher training programs globally.
✦ Experience in grant writing and nonprofit sector engagement.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring innovative learning technologies and their applications.
✦ Connecting with leaders in EdTech and organizational development.
✦ Seeking collaborations on impactful educational projects.
I can help with
✦ Designing effective learning programs and curriculum.
✦ Developing engaging educational media and e-learning content.
✦ Providing strategic insights on learning and development initiatives.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in corporate learning.
✦ Finding partners for developing large-scale educational platforms.
✦ Connecting with organizations seeking advanced instructional design expertise.