Aakash (Ash) Andrews

    Learning & Development | AI Education and Transformation

    Building the Skills to Work, Learn and Lead in the AI Era.

    Advancing Canada’s AI future, informed by global experience. Building AI-ready workforces and transforming education.

    Aakash Andrews in conversation onstage at an education event

    About Ash

    I have twenty years of experience across the globe working as a senior in-house Digital Leader, L&D Consultant, and Professor. My credentials include working with several blue-chip brands in a variety of industries while holding senior-level leadership positions.

    I have delivered services to institutions in four distinct areas: 1) Development of online and continuing education strategy 2) Creation of Emerging Technology Programs 3) Delivering Faculty and Staff Training 4) Developing Learning & Development programs for companies. I have also taught as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University (New York), University of Toronto and George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto, to name a few.

    I have worked with diverse teams and have led projects across several geographies and cultures. I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, with studies at the Annenberg School for Communication and the Wharton School of Business, and I've earned a Doctorate in Business Administration.

    Services

    Online Education

    Emerging Tech

    Faculty Training

    L&D Services

    Services

    Building AI-ready workforces and transforming education.

    Practical AI training, AI learning and development, online education strategy, and emerging technology programs for education and workforce teams.

    Online and Continuing Education Strategy

    Design and launch market-relevant online and continuing education programs that meet institutional goals and learner needs.

    Emerging Technology Program Development

    Build curriculum for emerging technology fields - Generative AI, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Augmented & Virtual Reality (and more) - with a focus on job-readiness and employer relevance.

    Faculty and Staff AI Training

    Enable faculty and staff to use AI practically and responsibly—tailored to roles, contexts, and institutional policies.

    Learning & Development Services

    Design and implement comprehensive L&D strategies that align employee development with organizational goals and drive measurable performance outcomes.

    Sample of Brands I Have Worked With

    Consulting | Teaching | Guest Speaker

    Columbia University
    University of California, Irvine
    University of Denver
    University of Florida
    University of Toronto
    York University
    Seneca Polytechnic
    George Brown Polytechnic
    International Business University
    Mercer
    Shionogi
    Astellas

    Case Study

    Faculty AI Training Program

    Comprehensive AI training delivered to the entire faculty at The Heavener and Warrington School of Business at the University of Florida, empowering educators with practical AI skills and responsible implementation strategies.

    Aakash Andrews in a UF Heavener classroom beneath an Education 4.0 presentation
    University of Florida

    The Heavener and Warrington School of Business

    Full-faculty training program on leveraging generative AI across teaching, research, and administrative functions—with a focus on practical application and responsible use.

    Program Highlights

    • Training delivered to entire faculty body
    • Hands-on workshops with Microsoft Copilot integration
    • Discipline-specific use cases and applications
    • Ongoing support resources and community of practice

    Topics Covered

    Best Practices for Prompt Design

    Crafting effective prompts to maximize AI output quality and relevance

    Academic Research with AI

    Leveraging generative AI to conduct and enhance academic research

    Academic Content Creation

    Using AI tools to develop course materials, assessments, and learning resources

    Statistical Analysis

    Applying AI for data analysis, visualization, and research insights

    Building Websites & Apps

    No-code and low-code AI tools for creating digital solutions

    AI Agents & Agentic Workflows

    Understanding autonomous AI systems and workflow automation

    Ethical AI

    Responsible AI use, bias awareness, and academic integrity considerations

    Universal Design for Learning

    Applying AI to create accessible, inclusive educational experiences

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