David Swaddle

Digital Learning Consultant, Cochlear

David Swaddle is a digital learning consultant with Cochlear in Sydney, Australia, where he works with the sales and marketing team at Cochlear creating a global learning campaign around the launch of a new device. David has led learning teams since 2003 with companies in the UK, the US, and Australia. Recognized with awards for his gamification, mobile, and LMS design, he is also experienced at creating systems training, videos, wine edutainment, and the usual inductions, SOPs, and presentations. He enjoys sharing his experiences and learning from others, often in non-learning roles. In his spare time, David runs the over 1,000-strong Sydney eLearning and Instructional Design Group, which frequently meets to share experiences and improve the quality of training and learning. In 2016, he was named AITD Learning and Development Professional of the Year.