Byron Knowlton

About Byron Knowlton

Effective Learning & Development requires more than content creation. It requires the operational infrastructure to connect learning to business performance.My perspective started on the frontline as a Field Technician. This background gave me a permanent appreciation for the end user. Over the last 15 years, I leveraged that operational experience to become a strategic Learning Leader. I now guide enterprise initiatives that modernize how workforces learn, adapt, and perform.I specialize in the intersection of Learning Operations, Technology, and Strategy. Beyond designing training, I architect the ecosystems that house it. From leading complex LMS migrations to establishing governance frameworks for high compliance environments, my focus is on removing friction from the learner journey while ensuring strict audit readiness.Core Areas of ExpertiseLearning Operations: Transforming content libraries into scalable, governed disciplines.LMS Architecture: Managing large scale system migrations, audience management, and data integrity (Workday, SumTotal).Innovation Strategy: Using Generative AI and simulation to scale content production and reduce time to market.Recent RecognitionMBA, Project Management2025 Brandon Hall Group Bronze | Best Advance in Learning Measurement2024 C2HR Game Changer Award | Innovation in HR StrategyI am passionate about the future of EdTech and the evolving role of L&D as a strategic business partner. I enjoy connecting with other leaders who are solving complex problems in the performance and training space.

Experience

1. Creative Media Manager

   Cox Communications

   Jul 2023 — Present · Pensacola, FL, US

Education

• Columbia Southern University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  2007 — 2010

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2015

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA