Philip Viana

As a technology enthusiast and trend spotter, I am passionate about sharing what I know, and finding practical uses for new concepts and applications. Whether working with a company, a group of learners, or with friends, it is always great to sit down and discuss how emerging and established programs, hardware, and online services can help them become more focused, effective, and creative. Moreover, I develop these solutions using multiple platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, Linux and HTML5.

After a career as a successful sales leader in a retail and b2b environment, I am now utilizing my relationship and communication skills to engage, and inspire others to find similar success in their own careers.

As a writer, educator, and facilitator I am focusing on developing, discussing, and sharing ideas about training, technology, and productivity. I believe there are many untapped opportunities for teachers to make the curriculum used in higher learning and corporate training more cost-effective, efficient, innovative, and engaging. Combining and adapting many divergent theories, technologies, and services will allow educators to create learning environments that are as compelling as any online social network or video game.

I am currently completing my Adult Education degree through Brock University, and using my time at Brock to collaborate with classmates to develop virtual learning environments.

I consider myself a versatile writer and presenter who can intelligently discuss mainstream topics including business, technology, writing, education, current news, history, entertainment, and lifestyle. I have contributed articles to Lifehack.org and Vividlife.me, and I maintain an education blog at www.burnthenegative.com.

Besides being a writer and facilitator, I am also a creative designer and intuitive computer user who can use Premiere, After Effects, PowerPoint, InDesign, Camstasia, Fireworks, Photoshop, Office and many other production applications.