Ryan Beck

About

Architecting Scalable Intelligence | L&D Executive | Strategic Designer | AI-Enabled Learning Innovator\n\nI don’t just deliver learning—I architect the systems, cultures, and capabilities that enable people and organizations to adapt, perform, and grow at scale. With 20+ years in enterprise learning and organizational development, I’ve led digital transformation, capability strategy, and cultural change initiatives across frontline and executive roles—especially in health & wellness, retail, finance, and merchandise operations.\n\nI believe that in today’s dynamic world, learning is infrastructure. My work lives at the intersection of business strategy, talent enablement, and digital innovation. I specialize in:\n\n Designing learning ecosystems that are as agile and intelligent as the business they serve\n Bridging culture and capability, from onboarding to high-performance culture initiatives\n Operationalizing AI and learning tech (LMS, LXP, GPT/Copilot) for practical, scalable impact\n Turning complexity into clarity, helping leaders make decisions that shape the future\n\nIf you’re thinking about how to modernize talent systems, scale capability with technology, or architect a high-performance learning culture—I’d love to connect.

Experience

• Sr. Director, Head of Learning · Walmart Inc.10-01-2020 – 10-01-2025

  Directed end-to-end learning strategy for 70,000 associates across 4,700 U.S. locations; Managed a $3M budget and a team of 9 direct reports; Advanced Walmart's AI-enabled learning strategy with GPT/Copilot integration; Transformed onboarding for field associates; Scaled leadership development to all levels; Led Moments of Care culture initiative and sustainable leadership pipeline; Partnered with Walmart Academy and Academic partners to deliver integrated learning journeys; Established Insights & Analytics team to track learning effectiveness and business outcomes.

• Director, PMO & Agile Acceleration · Walmart Inc.07-01-2019 – 10-01-2020

  Led 8 workstream teams for omni-channel merchandising transformation; Directed a team of 6 Portfolio Managers delivering report automation, strategy development, and planning; Designed a capacity model unlocking 35% more capacity (8,000 hours annually) to support strategic priorities; Implemented Agile methods across merchandising organizations through coaching, training, and communications.

• Director, Creative Services - Learning · Walmart Inc.06-01-2018 – 07-01-2019

  Directed a 24-person creative team spanning graphic design, video, web, UX, VR, and game development; Expanded video and audio production capabilities; Streamlined intake and prioritization to reduce rework and increase team capacity by 25%; Oversaw design and delivery of training for Walmart's new attendance policy affecting 1.5M associates and managers.

• Director, Instructional Design · Walmart Inc.02-01-2017 – 06-01-2018

  Transitioned an 80+ person design team to Agile-SCRUM; Led a 20-member instructional design team; Reduced vendor spend; Established learning pathways and a comprehensive curriculum mapping/data strategy for 8,000 hours of learning content.

• Sr. Manager, Learning Design & Talent Roles · Walmart Inc.03-01-2006 – 02-01-2017

  Designed and scaled a 300-hour curriculum for 45,000 Assistant Store Managers; Led content redesign for delivery through Walmart Academy leveraging tablets, VR, AR; Led strategy for centralized hiring/training pilot; Led Global CFO Development Program across international markets; Established first comprehensive suite of leadership development initiatives and held multiple senior roles in Talent Management.

Education

• California State University, ChicoBS, Instructional Technology

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