Alex Kaplan

Alex Kaplan Alex has a premium accountClick to upgrade to Premium Global Leader, Blockchain and AI for Industry Credentials at IBM Orange County, California Area 500+ connections Contact info IBM Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs About Alex Kaplan leads IBM’s global work on the application of emerging technologies as an enabler of lifelong learning pathways and talent transformation. This work encompasses leading IBM’s learning credentials blockchain initiative. Previously, Alex worked closely with the IBM teams that created Personalized Learning on Cloud, Watson Classroom, and Watson Tutor. Alex has closely collaborated with leading organizations in education, including Apple, Pearson, and Sesame Workshop. He speaks frequently on the topic of the transformational potential of advanced technologies on learning and talent. Alex has spoken at; both the Harvard and Columbia Graduate Schools of Education, the IMS Global Learning Consortium, the Getty Foundation, IBM Research, Blockchain Revolution conference and many others. Alex is the Global Leader, Blockchain and AI for credentials in IBM’s Talent & Transformation practice. He is also a Member of the IBM Industry Academy and serves on the board of directors of the IMS Global Learning Consortium. Tapscott and Kaplan_Blockchain Revolution in Education and Lifelong Learning_Blockchain Research Institute_FINAL 042419.pdf Tapscott and Kaplan_Blockchain Revolution in Education and Lifelong Learning_Blockchain Research Institute_FINAL 042419.pdf No alt text provided for this image ForumDB Conference "One App Fits All?" - Technology-enhanced Personalized Learning conference ForumDB Conference "One App Fits All?" - Technology-enhanced Personalized Learning conference Activity 1,703 followers No alt text provided for this image We are delighted to see ACE and the US Dept of Education launch this initiative. IBM's work on the Learning Credential Network blockchain will inform our input to this important initiative. Alex shared this 26 Reactions 2 Comments No alt text provided for this image Our colleagues and LCN Founders from Ethos / Vet Bloom are authors of this important article. It's a great contribution to our understanding of digital badges. Alex shared this 15 Reactions 3 Comments Meeting with the President's team in the Roosevelt Room at the White House I appreciate the comment. I agree it is transoformational. Alex replied to a comment Meeting with the President's team in the Roosevelt Room at the White House I will continue to post as we make progress. Thanks for the comment. Alex replied to a comment See all Experience IBM Company NameIBM Total Duration11 yrs 4 mos TitleGlobal Leader, Blockchain and AI for Industry Credentials; IBM Talent and Transformation Practice Dates EmployedAug 2019 – Present Employment Duration7 mos Leads IBM’s global work on the application of emerging technologies as an enabler of lifelong learning pathways and talent transformation. This work encompasses leading IBM’s learning credentials blockchain initiative. TitleMember, IBM Industry Academy Dates EmployedJun 2013 – Present Employment Duration6 yrs 9 mos LocationUnited States The IBM Industry Academy is a vibrant community through which IBM's most eminent and innovative industry visionaries can shape global industry agendas, capitalize on multi-industry collaboration to be essential partners to our clients, and cultivate future industry leaders. The Academy is a prestigious invitation only organization. As a member of the Academy I champion the domain areas of talent transformation and education, and the public sector. see less No alt text provided for this image IBM Industry Academy IBM Industry Academy No alt text provided for this image IBM Industry Academy Introduction IBM Industry Academy Introduction TitleGlobal Sales Leader, Strategic Deals; IBM Watson Education (part of IBM Research) Dates EmployedJan 2016 – Aug 2019 Employment Duration3 yrs 8 mos IBM Research is one of the world's largest and most influential corporate research organizations. We collaborate across disciplines and partner with clients to address some of the world's biggest challenges. I assist IBM’s global teams in leveraging Research’s work in the areas of artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and analytics, hybrid cloud, and security as applied to education and talent transformation. I direct cross-IBM sales and business development teams in pursuit of complex deals involving these technologies. I serve as one of IBM’s premier thought leaders on the intersection of advanced technologies for education and talent transformation, regularly working with C-suite executives on how IBM can assist. My work also includes working with customers, partners and IBM internal teams to understand and influence the global education market. I also participate in determining where IBM invests its resources for product development, marketing and communications that target the education and talent transformation markets. see less No alt text provided for this image The Future of Online Education and Enabling Technologies - Episode 6 The Future of Online Education and Enabling Technologies - Episode 6 CoSN EdTechNext Artificial Intellligence March 2018 CoSN EdTechNext Artificial Intellligence March 2018 TitleGlobal Leader, Personalized Learning on Cloud and National Practice Leader Dates EmployedJan 2011 – Dec 2015 Employment Duration5 yrs LocationUnited States IBM's Personalized Learning on Cloud solutions assisted educational institutions in improving student, teacher and institutional outcomes through the dynamic use of enterprise data and self-learning systems. I served as the “face” of IBM for Personalized Learning for all routes to market. IBM Education Solutions on Cloud Whitepaper IBM Education Solutions on Cloud Whitepaper IBM Personalized Learning on Cloud K12 IBM Personalized Learning on Cloud K12 TitleNational Sales Director, Education Industry Professional Services Dates EmployedNov 2008 – Dec 2010 Employment Duration2 yrs 2 mos LocationUnited States National sales and thought leader for professional services focused on Higher Education, K-12, Race to the Top and State Longitudinal Data Systems. IMS Global Learning Consortium Board Of Directors Company NameIMS Global Learning Consortium Dates EmployedJan 2019 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos Together We Will Get to the Future of EdTech Faster! Together We Will Get to the Future of EdTech Faster! Lawson Software North America Professional Services Director, Public Sector Company NameLawson Software Dates EmployedJan 2004 – Nov 2008 Employment Duration4 yrs 11 mos LocationSaint Paul, Minnesota Managed professional services teams for sales and implementation of ERP solutions for government and education. Served as the thought leader for Lawson government and education solutions. Managed the P&L and grew business to $10MMs. Futurekids CEO Company NameFuturekids Dates EmployedAug 2000 – Sep 2003 Employment Duration3 yrs 2 mos Futurekids, Inc., an educational technology company that delivered technology professional development and technology curriculum to teachers and students around the globe. Futurekids, Inc. is located in 65 countries and has educated over 2 million children to be “Futurekids” since its founding in 1983. Futurekids is a franchise system outside the United States and has U.S. based franchisees, and limited U.S. based direct operations. Revamped and developed a comprehensive product strategy that focused on technology professional development and technology curriculum for children, stabilized relations with the franchise system, resolved significant legal issues, reconstituted the organization, continued the company’s product development activities, implemented an internet strategy, forged partnerships with Dell and Microsoft, and developed its strategy for operations within the U.S. see less Futurekids Futurekids Davidson Services CEO Company NameDavidson Services Dates Employed2001 – 2003 Employment Duration2 yrs Davidson Services provides professional services to K-12 school districts throughout the United States. Developed the business concept, conducted the market research, raised the capital, recruited the core team, directed the sales and marketing activities, and directed the development of the intellectual capital required. Grew the business to 9 employees, increased revenues in excess of $1 million, realized positive cash flow, developed a deep reservoir of intellectual capital assets, and secured major customers throughout the U.S. see less IBM National Practice Executive and Managing Principal, K12 Company NameIBM Dates EmployedJan 1996 – Aug 2000 Employment Duration4 yrs 8 mos LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico Area Created and managed IBM’s K12 professional services team. Managed the P&L and grew business to $10MMs. BDM Western Regional Manager, Education Practice Company NameBDM Dates EmployedJan 1988 – Dec 1995 Employment Duration8 yrs LocationAlbuquerque, New Mexico Area Managed a professional consulting team that served K-12 school districts throughout the United States. I developed and grew the business from concept to profitability. Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Fellow Company NameRobert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Dates EmployedJun 1985 – Aug 1986 Employment Duration1 yr 3 mos The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative that offers fifteen accomplished Americans the opportunity to complete a comprehensive professional development program in Germany. The Bosch Fellowship is comprised of three main components: customized work placements, professional seminars, and German language training. As a Bosch Fellows I worked as a consultant at Daimler Benz and the Ministry of Economics in Germany. I also participated in professional seminars at NATO and the European Union. see less No alt text provided for this image The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program Office of the Governor and NM State Senate Majoirty Whip, State of New Mexico Staff Member Company NameOffice of the Governor and NM State Senate Majoirty Whip, State of New Mexico Dates EmployedSep 1980 – Jun 1982 Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos LocationSanta Fe, New Mexico Area Handled constituent management issues, worked with state agencies to resolve problems, co-directed the Governor’s Office of Community Affairs, managed legislation. Show fewer experiences Education Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs Degree NameMasters International AffairsField Of StudyInternational Relations Dates attended or expected graduation1983 – 1985 Activities and Societies: International Fellows Program Media (1) This position has 1 media Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs The University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico Degree NameBachelor's degreeField Of StudyEconomics, American Studies Dates attended or expected graduation1977 – 1982 Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Licenses & Certifications IBM Education Insights and Solutions (Platinum) Issuing authorityIBM Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued Nov 2016No Expiration Date See credential IBM Industry Academy Issued date and, if applicable, expiration date of the certification or licenseIssued May 2017Expires May 2020 Cloud & Cognitive Patterns