Fiona Mcdonald
About Fiona Mcdonald
Fiona McDonald is a Learner Experience Designer with extensive experience in education and product development. She has worked at ThoughtWorks and Monash University, and has a background in business development at Ericsson.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Fiona Mcdonald has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Learner Experience Designer since 2017. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the learning experiences for clients and stakeholders. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Education Product Manager and Consultant at ThoughtWorks for six months in Berlin, Germany, from 2016 to 2017. Her experience at ThoughtWorks reflects her commitment to improving educational practices within the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Fiona Mcdonald studied at Monash University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree from 1986 to 1995. She also attended Swinburne University of Technology in Sydney in 2009, although the duration of her studies there was less than a year. Her educational background supports her expertise in learner experience design and product development, particularly in the context of technology and education.
Background in Product Development
Before her tenure at ThoughtWorks, Fiona Mcdonald worked at Monash University as a Product Developer from 2015 to 2016. This role involved creating and managing educational products, contributing to her skills in learner experience design. Additionally, she served as a Business Development Manager for Education Services at Ericsson from 1996 to 2001, where she focused on developing educational solutions in the technology sector.
Consulting Experience
Fiona Mcdonald has extensive consulting experience, having worked as a Professional Educator since 2001. Her consulting work spans over two decades and is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This role allows her to apply her knowledge and skills in various educational settings, further enhancing her expertise in learner experience design and educational product management.