Talk:Gary Ihar

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Week schedule

Regular week

ESD/EDT	CET	EAT	MSK	Wed	Thu
11:00	17:00	18:00	18:00	Fabien
12:00	18:00	19:00	19:00	Sergey
13:00	19:00	20:00	20:00
14:00	20:00	21:00	21:00	Kevin, marketing	TechBoard
15:00	21:00	22:00	22:00	Natalia, technology

Legacy

You are welcome to post any question here (to create an account, please go to https://opplet.net/user/register). My email is igor.irho@gmail.com

13-Jul	10:00 no-Serge
	11:00am Kar
	12:00pm Vitaly
	3:00pm Nataly
13-Jul	4:20pm Root
15-Jul	9:00am-12am CCBOE
25-Jul	11:45am PCP (second shot)
15-Sep	11:00am PCP
15-Dec	11:00am PCP (third shot)
31-Dec	NY-ins, VITbank, https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-plans/connect, Ins-app, 35-mail, IntlClub, Glass

Ihar

Professional Experience

11/2017 - Present | Project Manager, Educaship Alliance LLC, Chantilly, Virginia | Project Management. Manages a project to create technology behind CNMCyber, which is a platform for introductory jobs and hands-on training; the platform includes hundreds of software systems such as computing servers, virtual environments, middleware, and end-user applications -- Systems Engineering. Leads the systems design and makes final decisions on the architecture -- Software Coding. Using HTML5/CSS3/JS/PHP, contributes to and directly oversees coding endeavors and their implementations

11/2018 - 6/2023 | Shanghai Jian Qiao University Instructor, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (partner), Shanghai, China, and remotely | Teaching. Taught a variety of business and management courses for undergraduate students matriculated into airport management and aviation maintenance programs

5/2012 - 6/2018 | U.S. Department of State Project Director, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Washington, DC | Project Management. As a subcontractor, directed projects for the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) funded and overseen by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

1/2009 - 5/2018 | Adjunct Management Department Instructor, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Flushing, New York | Teaching. Remotely taught a variety of courses for undergraduate students matriculated into management programs

9/2010 - 10/2017 | Trainer, Curriculum Developer, Technologist, Freelance – Virginia, New York, Washington, DC, and remotely | Hands-On Training. Designed and led hands-on training for 3,200+ people in accounting, project management (based on both PMBOK® Guide), software development (based on Agile methodology), HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP web languages -- Curriculum Development. Designed an innovative curriculum for the U. S. Marine Corps Flight Student Language Program, as well as curricula for entrepreneurs, c-level executives, and startup business officers requested by an investment group -- Lecturing. Presented a lecture on multicultural management for Washington DC Chapter of Project Management Institute (PMI®), Wasgington, DC, USA

7/2010 - 7/2011 | U.S. Marine Corps Culture Instructor, Professional Solutions LLC (government contractor), Quantico, Virginia | Teaching. Taught for the Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning (CAOCL)

12/2006 - 11/2014 | Ural Federal University Consultant, The Economic Group (contractor), Yekaterinburg, Russia | Consulting. Advised the university leadership on Bologna Accord, learning management systems, educational software implementations, and business opportunities

7/2007 - 5/2009 | Instructor, Lecturer, Curriculum Developer, Programmer, Freelance – New York and remotely | Lecturing. Presented a lecture on international marketing campaigns at School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) of Columbia University, New York, USA -- Teaching. Developed and taught extracurricular business courses for Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg, Russian Federation, and Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus -- Programming. Coded the first version of Opplet.net using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

7/2006 - 12/2007 | Adjunct Business Department Instructor, SUNY Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New York | Teaching. Taught business courses including general marketing, international business, and international marketing for undergraduate students matriculated into business programs -- Web Development. Using basic web languages, developed educational webpages in order to support students.

Software competencies

Digital visualization -– Axure Pro, Balsamiq | Graphic production -- Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop), CorelDRAW, Inkscape | Office suites such as Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, etc. -- document processors, presentation programs, spreadsheet editors, personal information managers, desktop-publishing apps | Video production –- Camtasia | Web design –- Elementor Page Builder

Educational Credentials

• M.B.A., Business Administration -- Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus
• M.S./B.S., Mechanical Engineering -- Belarusian-Russian University, Mogilev, Belarus

Professional Certifications

• Project Management Professional® | PMP® Number 1646031 | to be renewed in July of 2025 | Project Management Institute®, Pennsylvania, USA
• ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management | Number GR671222755GJ | AXELOS Limited, London, United Kingdom

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Gary's Journey: Pioneering the Future of Work

Gary's Address

Academic

Gary embarked on his professional journey in the early 1990s during a period marked by the rise of desktop publishing systems and graphic programs. Recognizing the potential for technological advancements to transform the industry, Gary introduced training in these emerging digital tools for their upcoming operators. As more training options were added, his organization expanded to encompass 120 employees and became a prominent training provider in Eastern Belarus.

Upon relocating to the United States in 2004, Gary initially transitioned to academia, serving as an adjunct professor at the State University of New York and Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. He also engaged with academic communities at Columbia University and served as a visiting professor at Ural Federal University in Russia.

In 2010, Gary returned to corporate training. He undertook contractual roles with the US Marine Corps and the US State Department, focusing on directing educational projects. During this period, Gary's exploration into Natural Language Processing (NLP) led him to propose innovative ideas regarding the utilization of English as a programming language, thereby opening up new avenues in AI and language processing.

To bring corporate-style training to the general public, Gary volunteered as a leader for technical skills development at CNM, a non-profit group based in Northern Virginia, that served people in career transitions. As a Microsoft partner, he also led several projects for the local youth. Those developments led to creation of CNMCyber, a hands-on training platform, which is still functioning.

Gary's last teaching stint at a university in Shanghai, China in 2023 reignited his interest in artificial intelligence, ultimately leading him to spearhead a groundbreaking project at the Virginia Institute of Technology. This initiative focuses on exploring AI's implications for the workforce, workforce development, and the transition from school to work.

The project aims to develop an AI-powered platform that provides exploration, orientation, training, and work experience in artificial intelligence. Scheduled for launch in Kenya in the second quarter of the year, this platform has the potential to revolutionize AI education and empower learners globally.

The project's findings will be shared with the public through the "Future of Work is AI" website.

As the launch date approaches, Gary's dedication to education and technology continues to propel him forward. From his early involvement in desktop publishing to his current endeavors in AI research, he remains committed to shaping the future of work. As long as there are new horizons to explore, Gary will continue to lead the way into tomorrow.

Simplified

Gary started his career in the early 1990s when desktop publishing and graphic programs were emerging in Eastern Belarus. He saw how technology could change the publishing industry and began teaching people how to use these new tools. His organization grew to 120 employees and became well-known in the newspaper business at the national level.

After relocating to the United States, Gary began teaching at universities. He also worked with the US Marine Corps and the State Department on educational projects. There, he got interested in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and came up with new ideas for considering English as a programming language.

While working for The Economic Group, Gary was instrumental in setting its vocational programs for adolescents aged 12 and older. As a Microsoft partner, Gary provided technical training to individuals from various backgrounds. Notably, he volunteered to assist people in career transitions through a nonprofit group called CNM, leading to the creation of CNMCyber, a training platform still in use today.

Gary's multiple trips to China in recent years have sparked a renewed fascination with artificial intelligence (AI), owing to China's leadership in key AI sectors. That interest led him to manage a project at the Virginia Institute of Technology. The project aims to prepare today's school students for future jobs by allowing them to explore various AI technologies through job-like experiences. After prototyping in Kenya, the project is going to be introduced worldwide.

Gary's passion for education and technology drives him to keep pushing boundaries, from his early work in publishing to his current AI research. He's dedicated to shaping the future of work and will keep exploring new opportunities.