Brian Molyneaux
About Brian Molyneaux
Brian Molyneaux is a Senior Computer Associate and e-Learning Information Technology Lead at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 1999. He has a strong background in IT and online learning, having developed award-winning programs and received multiple accolades for his contributions to blended learning and innovative collaboration.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Brian Molyneaux has worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 1999, currently holding the position of Senior Computer Associate and e-Learning Information Technology Lead. He previously served as the Institutional Help Desk Technical Lead from 1999 to 2005. In his current role, he has developed and managed an IT Certification program and played a key role in the creation of LLNL's online learning center, U-Learn, which has received recognition for its innovative approach to education.
Education and Expertise
Brian Molyneaux's educational background includes studies at Los Medanos College, Diablo Valley College, and Feather River Community College. He graduated from Acalanes High School. His expertise encompasses various learning technologies, including Articulate and Focus Learning's Vision Developer. He has managed the integration of SCORM into LLNL's custom Learning Management System (LMS) and has a strong interest in mobile learning (mLearning), xAPI (Tin Can), and learning evaluation metrics.
Background in Information Technology
Before his tenure at LLNL, Brian Molyneaux worked at Tetra Tech as a Computer Specialist from 1979 to 1987. He also held the position of Enterprise Support Team Technical Lead at SBC/Pacific Bell Information Systems (now AT&T) for one year in 1998-1999. His extensive background in IT has contributed to his skills in managing technical support and developing e-learning initiatives.
Achievements in E-Learning
Brian Molyneaux has received several awards for his contributions to e-learning. He won the Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Gold Award for Best Use of Blended Learning in 2014. He also received the Skillsoft Innovations Award for Learning Program of the Year in the Public Sector in 2017, as well as the Learning Champion of the Year award in 2014. Additionally, he was recognized in the Learning 100! list by the ELearning Media Group from 2011 to 2016.
Speaking Engagements and Contributions
Brian Molyneaux has shared his expertise as a speaker at various conferences, including the Perspectives conferences in 2010, 2012, and 2014, and the National Laboratory IT Summit in 2011 and 2014. His presentations have focused on advancements in e-learning and technology integration within educational frameworks.