Matt Bates
Professional Services Team Leader | Learning Technology & Totara Specialist
Learning technology specialist with 10+ years’ experience delivering digital learning platforms, leading Totara implementations, and helping organisations turn learning requirements into practical, scalable solutions.
About Me
I specialise in the implementation and optimisation of Totara learning platforms, working with clients from discovery and design through to delivery, handover, and long-term success. My work combines solution consulting, platform configuration, implementation strategy, and team leadership.
Core Strengths
Learning Technology
Digital learning platforms, LMS implementation, Totara Learn, Totara Engage, and platform optimisation.
Consulting & Delivery
Discovery workshops, requirements gathering, solution design, project delivery, and client handover.
Leadership
Team leadership, mentoring, onboarding, delivery improvement, capacity planning, and stakeholder support.
Experience Snapshot
Professional Services Team Leader · Totara
Leading members of Totara’s Professional Services team while continuing to deliver consulting and implementation projects for global clients.
Senior Learning Technology Consultant · Think Learning
Led end-to-end Totara implementations, advised clients, supported proposals, and helped optimise learning technology solutions across sectors.
Learning Technology Consultant / Platform Support Lead
Delivered LMS consulting, platform configuration, technical support, reporting, and implementation support.
Technology Enhanced Learning Facilitator · Chesterfield College
Supported staff with learning technologies, Moodle administration, lecture capture, training, and digital learning practice.
Specialisms
Education & Certifications
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles
- CompTIA A+
- Microsoft Office Specialist certifications
Contact
Add your contact form below this section.