Florian Tolk
About Florian Tolk
Florian Tolk is a programmer with extensive experience in software development, currently employed at SimIS Inc. since 2017, and also serves as a Software Engineer for the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative.
Work at SimIS
Florian Tolk has been employed at SimIS Inc. as a Programmer since 2017. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the creation and management of demo environments and xAPI projects that demonstrate the capabilities of the Total Learning Architecture (TLA). His previous experience at SimIS includes a brief tenure as a Programmer in 2014 and an internship in 2013. This extensive involvement highlights his long-term commitment to the organization and its objectives.
Education and Expertise
Florian Tolk studied Computer Science at Tidewater Community College, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 2014 to 2016. His educational background also includes obtaining a GED from Grassfield High School, where he completed his studies from 2010 to 2014. This academic foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in programming and software development.
Background in Software Development
Florian Tolk has a diverse background in software development and project management. He has been involved in the development and maintenance of the xAPI specification, which plays a crucial role in modernizing training systems for government and military applications. Additionally, he has experience in maintaining public repositories on the ADL GitHub, ensuring code quality and accessibility for community collaboration.
Previous Experience at Delhaize America
Before his current role at SimIS, Florian Tolk worked at Delhaize America as a Front End Supervisor from 2015 to 2017. In this position, he gained valuable experience in team management and operational oversight. This role contributed to his professional development prior to focusing on programming and software engineering.
Current Role at Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative
Florian Tolk currently serves as a Software Engineer - SETA Contractor at the Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative since 2017. In this capacity, he is responsible for maintaining public repositories on the ADL GitHub, ensuring that the code is of high quality and accessible for community collaboration. His work in this role further emphasizes his expertise in software engineering and commitment to advancing educational technologies.