Ruthvick H. Divecha, MSE, BE
ruthvickd@gmail.com | +1-734-904-2164 | www.ruthvickdivecha.com/resume
Ruthvick specializes in building & delivering instructional media for instructor lead and fully-online course materials using the cutting edge tools of the trade. His 5+ years experience in dealing with all permutations of course-work and instruction-style types sets him apart in the production of quality eLearning content. He has deep experience in managing the entire life-cycle of synchronous and asynchronous courseware, with social media integration.
Education
Masters in Industrial Engg. (2003) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Bachelors in Industrial Engg. (2002) University of Pune
Publications
Simulteaching: Beyond Traditional Synchronous Learning
Divecha, V. (2008). Simulteaching: Going Beyond Traditional Synchronous Learning. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2008 (pp. 757-761).
Improving Quality of Simulteaching by Analyzing Demand for Support
2009, Accepted for Publication: Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2009
Experience
eLearning Development, Instructional Design & Consultation
Michigan School of Public Health (2004 – Current)
eLearning Production : Executive Master Programs
Technologies: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Camtasia, SofTV, RealMedia Helix Server, Windows Media Server, Sakai CMS
Capturing, editing and publishing lecture videos: DVD and online. Supporting synchronous learning activities: virtual classrooms & office hours. Instructional design consultation, technical support and supervision of production staff.
Certificate Course in Foundations of Public Health: Fully Online Non-Degree Programs
Technologies: Camtasia, Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, Sakai CMS
Planning, Capturing, Producing and Deploying On-Demand Video Lectures. Designing course delivery and content details. Designing and administering program orientation over the web via web conferencing. Providing technical support to faculty and students.
Live Event Webcasting
Technologies: MediaSite, Helix Real Video Streaming, Ustream.TV, Windows Media Server
Planning and designing a multi-camera setup for live webcasting of events. Live editing, live streaming and archival for on-demand use. Administering the Mediasite server. Managing other on-demand servers: Real & Windows media.
Enterprise Podcasting
Technologies: Camtasia Relay Server, Relay Recorder, SoundForge, Audacity, Adobe SoundBooth
Evaluating, testing and deploying enterprise podcasting. Designing and implementing A/V capture components in classrooms. Training and supporting early adopters. Content management and post-production.
Digital Short Production
Technologies: Avid Express DV, Unlead DVD Studio, Adobe Creative Suite: Premier Pro, SoundBooth, iLife GarageBand
Instructional Technology Showreel Video: Scripting, story-boarding, producing and editing a 15 minute video on instructional technologies used at Michigan School of Public Health. Interviewing faculty users of online learning tools like web conferencing, podcasting and digital ink.
Fully Online Residential Course Development
Technologies: Adobe Captivate, Coldfusion MX7
Developing courses and supporting web based extentions for tracking learning progress. Developing knowledge checks to reinforce learning, developing online exams.
General IT Skills
*Nix Server Management, Shell Scripting, MySQL, WordPress, dotProject, Joomla, Drupal, Moodle, Adobe Illustrator
Search Engine Optimization, Template Design Management (Code & Graphics), Google Analytics Configuration, Google AdWords Management