AI Strategist.
Thought leader.
Innovative Designer.
Westley Wadsworth
― Work Samples
― "Jumanji Onboarding"
VR Onboarding Experience for Teachers
― Natural Dialogue for VR Soft Skills Training
―Agentic AI Script Writer for VR Simulations
― My background
I discovered my passion for design when I transitioned to the education technology field, working primarily in virtual reality. As a previous educator, I understand the value of communicating complex ideas in a simple, visual format. I approach issues with an analytical eye and believe that the little details are the most important — this is a sentiment derived from my background in microbiology.
― Skills
Empathetic leadership
Effective communication
Process optimization
Presentation and facilitation
Creative problem-solving
― Presentation at Awe 2024
― Work experience
Sketchy
Content Developer / 2021 - 2022
Led production of narrative-driven, gamified medical education content with an emphasis on quality, visual storytelling, and learner engagement.
Partnered with design and curriculum teams to streamline production timelines while preserving creative integrity and consistency across releases.
― Education
University of Florida
Master's degree, Microbiology and Cell Science / 2020
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor’s degree, Biology / 2012
― CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
IAAP / 2021
Transfr
Content Owner / 2025 - Present
Principal Experience Designer / 2022 - 2025
Produced and shipped immersive, interactive learning experiences across VR and mobile platforms, coordinating cross-functional teams and vendor partners to meet scope, timeline, and budget targets.
Led end-to-end development of an AI-powered VR script generator using ChatGPT, N8N, and Gemini, reducing simulation production time by 30 days and costs by 30%; delivered two successful product launches.
Managed milestone planning and delivery across multiple concurrent projects, proactively mitigating risks and driving alignment between product, design, and engineering stakeholders.
Built and scaled production pipelines and QA frameworks for third-party content vendors, ensuring consistent quality, brand alignment, and on-time delivery.
Provided regular creative and functional feedback to internal and external teams to refine gameplay mechanics, narrative pacing, and UX design across game-like educational simulations.
Designed and implemented systems to transition AR and VR experiences from prototype through live deployment, collaborating with technical and support teams to ensure operational handoff.
Leveraged user feedback and data insights to optimize engagement and retention, iterating on content and mechanics to drive product adoption and KPIs.
Pearson
Lead Assessment Specialist / 2020 - 2021
Assessment Specialist / 2019 - 2020
Oversaw large-scale digital assessment content pipelines, managing cross-functional teams to deliver aligned, accessible, and polished learning materials.
Acted as key liaison between internal stakeholders and external contractors, ensuring schedule adherence and iterative quality improvement.
Secondary Teacher Certification
Hawaii Teacher Standards Board / 2021
Texas Education Agency / 2016
Texas Independent School Districts
Lead Assessment Specialist / 2019 - 2021
Designed and delivered interactive learning experiences that incorporated technology, storytelling, and play-based learning to increase engagement and performance.
Piloted game-based learning tools and supported faculty adoption of new instructional technologies across K–12 classrooms.
― SOFTWARE and Apps
