Learning Design Portfolio

Learning that moves business performance.

I'm Kyle Thomes — a learning strategist and instructional designer with 15+ years across Microsoft, Google, and McKinsey, now leading an independent AI enablement practice. I translate strategic needs into engaging, modern learning experiences.

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Kyle Thomes · New York, NY

My approach

Five principles I bring to every engagement.

  • 01

    Human-centered design

    Clear instructional design grounded in how people actually learn and work.

  • 02

    Creative communication

    Voice, story, and craft that make programs memorable — not forgettable.

  • 03

    AI-driven personalization

    Custom agents and adaptive flows that meet learners where they are.

  • 04

    Executive partnership

    Translating strategic priorities into programs leaders sponsor and defend.

  • 05

    Outcomes, measured

    Metrics tied to higher performance — adoption, skill confidence, satisfaction, accelerated ramp time.

Microsoft
Google
McKinsey

Selected work spans sales enablement, consulting skills, AI agents, and creative video.