John Trest

Chief Learning Officer Strategic Product Manager @VIPRE Security Group

Spearheaded global teams in the development of award-winning eLearning courses encompassing 2D animation, 3D animation, live action filming, video, and graphic art. Led the design and implementation of Security Awareness, Harassment, Ethics, Privacy, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI, DEI, and HR compliance training courses, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Led generative AI, microlearning, gamified, experiential, and adaptive learning initiatives, enhancing engagement and knowledge retention among learners. Responsible for stakeholder engagement, training product line, & technology integration. Successfully managed VIPRE University, a platform for global sales enablement and product training, resulting in improved sales performance and product knowledge. Collaborated with engineering departments to drive innovation in courseware, learning management systems, and phishing simulations platform development. Developed comprehensive product strategies for the Training Product Line, aligning with company goals and market demands. Engaged and collected feedback from clients, including Fortune 500 businesses, to continually enhance training offerings and meet customer needs effectively. Monitored the ever-evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and ensured compliance with multiple regulations, safeguarding organizational interests. Responsible for keeping up with adult learning and instructional design best practices and technologies.