6 years
Apple Inc.
PhD Instructional Design and Technology
12+Years of
Experience

Matthew Grunewald

Senior instructional designer with 12+ years experience and specialization in corporate training and elearning.

Leveraged PMP certification and mindfulness training to enhance communication—an area that accounts for up to 90% of a project manager’s responsibilities.

MY JOURNEY

I’m an instructional designer who enjoys turning complex ideas into clear, approachable learning experiences. To learn more about my background and how I got here, take a moment to watch the video below.

HighlightsKey strengths and professional journey

Industries

Education
Technology
Military
Aviation
Finance
Healthcare

Education

PhD in Instructional Design and Technology

Master's in Curriculum Design and Instruction

Bachelor's in Philosophy

Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Certification (Near Completion)
Project Management Professional (PMP®), PMI

Cool Jobs

The Mindful Design Studio (Nonprofit)

Founder & Creator

Built a scalable mindfulness learning platform blending eLearning, guided meditation, and live instruction.

Apple Inc.

Instructional Designer & Learning Consultant

Designed and launched AI-integrated global eLearning programs and large-scale learning platforms.

AgileADDIE (Freelance/Contract Work)

Instructional Designer & Learning Consultant

Designed eLearning and ILT solutions for aviation, defense, and corporate clients across multiple high-stakes domains.

Theories & Models

Bloom’s Taxonomy
Gagne’s Nine Events
Merrill’s First Principles
Cognitive Load Theory
ADDIE
Project-Based Learning
Microlearning
Gamification
Scenario-Based Learning
SAM (Successive Approximation Model)

GratitudeThank you everyone. This means a lot!