Carlos García Banda

Strategic Consultant | Enabling Value-Driven Change with AI in Public Sector, Education & Health | Program Management Professional (UMD) | AI Project Management

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

About

​MY VALUE PROPOSITION Operating at the intersection of LatAm heritage, Asian immersion (13+ years), and Global Standards (UNSSC), I offer a perspective that purely local consultants cannot match. ​WHAT I DELIVER: ​Strategic Diagnostics & Needs Analysis: Moving beyond simple surveys, I use AI-enhanced workflows to conduct deep forensic analysis of organizational needs, ensuring we solve the right problem. ​Cross-Cultural Architecture: Designing "Academic Blueprints" and COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) strategies that seamlessly bridge Western pedagogies with Asian cultural contexts. ​Evidence-Based Evaluation (UNSSC Certified): I apply the Kirkpatrick Model (Levels 3-4) to prove that training translates into behavioral change and business impact. ​AI-Integrated Management: Leveraging GenAI not just for content creation, but for strategic foresight, curriculum mapping, and optimizing institutional workflows. ​WHO I WORK WITH I am the strategic partner for Universities internationalizing their curriculum, Corporations (MedTech/Technical) needing precise knowledge transfer, and Organizations seeking to optimize their L&D ROI. ​Let’s move beyond "training" and start building educational ecosystems that work.

Experience

  • Learning Evaluation Consultant at Self-employed
    May 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Transitioning from 8+ years in education to specialized learning evaluation consulting. Recently certified by UNSSC in Evaluating Learning and Training, with expertise in Kirkpatrick Model (L1-L4) and ROI analysis. Currently developing consulting practice focused on helping organizations measure and optimize their training program effectiveness. Combining deep educational background with evidence-based evaluation methodologies to drive learning impact and business results.

  • High School Mathematics Teacher at iSMART Joint Stock Company
    Aug 2020 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Led innovative STEM education initiatives by developing and delivering interactive lessons incorporating multimedia tools, educational games, and hands-on learning experiences. Implemented active learning methodologies and differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. Designed comprehensive formative assessment frameworks to monitor student progress and adjust teaching approaches accordingly. Fostered 21st-century skills development through inquiry-based learning projects that enhanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative abilities among students.

  • English Teacher at Rainbow English Education
    Aug 2018 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Delivered English language instruction in resource-constrained public school environments, creating all teaching materials from scratch to ensure curriculum alignment. Developed and implemented student assessment tools based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) principles, focusing on practical language application and communication skills. Successfully managed large, multi-level classrooms by applying inclusive teaching strategies that accommodated students with varying English proficiency levels and learning needs.

  • Mathematics and Science Teacher at EMG Education
    Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Pioneered interactive STEM curriculum development utilizing multimedia resources, educational technology, and gamification strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Applied evidence-based active learning techniques and differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. Established systematic formative assessment protocols to track academic progress and implemented inquiry-based learning methodologies that promoted critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills among middle school students.