Lars Mackenzie

about me

Hi, I'm Lars! I am a creative developer who works at the intersection of learning and technology. In my current role, I develop learning and talent development products for people who want to get better at what they do for work every day. I use a lot of different tools toward this end: video, motion graphics, sound, code, text, and simulation. Everything I do is research-informed and user-centered.

Over the past decade, I have:

lead teams of designers to produce impactful, engaging, and innovative digital learning experiences
produced animations, educational videos, infographics, and multimedia open-source learning materials
created websites for research projects, a podcast, and small businesses
researched, developed, tested, and evaluated user interfaces for learning
taught hundreds of college students how to create digital stories and interactive maps
earned a doctorate from the University of Minnesota (emphasis on technology + social justice)
coached instructors on creative ways to teach online
taught university courses
completed a full-stack software engineering bootcamp
presented research at conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals

You can often find me picking up new skills through short courses or personal projects. When I'm not working, I love to hike, barbecue, read fiction, and play any kind of game.