Brent Johnson

‘Driving next-generation education technology through vision, innovation, and high performing teams’

About

At my core, I'm a learner—whether it's mastering spoken or programming languages, obsessing over the art of design, delving into the learning sciences, crafting compelling narratives, or exploring cutting-edge applications for AI. This insatiable curiosity has defined my career, inspiring me to transform my knowledge and skills into innovative products that empower others along their learning journeys.


While living abroad in China, I bootstrapped my first company, which was later acquired by a Fortune 500 company. There, I continued to innovate, developing tools and curricula that empowered thousands of learners to master essential literacy skills, acquire a second language, explore programming fundamentals, understand music theory, and more.


Over the past decade, I’ve led teams to design and develop impactful solutions that help learners achieve their goals and unlock their potential. During my Master’s in Learning, Design, and Technology at Stanford, I founded my second startup, Quizeo.ai—a platform leveraging computer vision and AI to transform classrooms into cohesive, collaborative teams while maximizing learning outcomes and ensuring accessibility for schools with limited resources. From bootstrapping to pioneering new EdTech solutions, my journey reflects a relentless commitment to learning and empowering others to do the same.

Quick Overview

APPs
Prototyped & Managed
10+
Games
Designed
100+
Children’s Stories
Authored
300+
Interactive Cartoons
Written and Produced
36
Courseware Lessons
Designed
300+
Workbooks
Written and Designed
10

Education

I earned my Master’s in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford in 2024. While delving deeply into the learning sciences, I also honed technical skills in data structures and algorithms, web technologies, computer vision, and generative AI. My product design skills were further refined through courses like Digital Design Principles and Applications, Design Sketching, and User Interface Design Project.


My education extends well beyond formal academic training. Since 2012, I’ve been an avid learner on platforms like Udemy, where I’ve developed expertise in design tools such as Illustrator and Figma, as well as technical skills like React and MySQL. Additionally, I took a Post Graduate Certificate program in full stack development from Caltech and completed a teacher preparation program to deepen my understanding of pedagogy in K-12 environments. This blend of academic rigor and self-driven learning has equipped me with a diverse and dynamic skill set to innovate in the EdTech space.

Schooling

Stanford University
Master of Science
Learning, Design and Technology
2024
UW Madison
Bachelor of Arts
Music Performance
2010
Caltech CTME
Post Graduate Certificate
Full Stack Development
2023
Moreland University
Certificate
Teacher Preparation Program
2021

Skills

Programming Languages
  • Java
  • Python
  • TypeScript
  • MySQL
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • C++
Design
  • Wireframing
  • Prototyping
  • UI/UX Design
  • APP Design
  • Design Documentation
  • Design Software
  • Story Telling
  • Web Design
Leadership
  • Vision
  • Organization
  • Agile
  • Strategic Planning
  • Creativity
  • Problem-solving
  • Culture Building
  • Data-driven Decisions
Languages
  • English
  • Native
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Working Proficiency
  • Spanish
  • Working Proficiency
  • French
  • Intermediate
Curriculum Development
  • Pedagogy
  • Story Telling
  • Assessment
  • Learning Sciences
  • Project-based Learning
  • Workbook Design
  • Courseware Development
  • Standards Alignment
  • Personalized Learning
  • Syllabus
  • Training
  • Lesson Planning

Awards

My principle of 'work smarter and harder' has helped me get recognized by world-class institutions and Fortune 500 companies.

2023
Stanford Immerse the Bay XR Hackathon
1st Place in Foundry
2020
Vanke Meisha Education
Outstanding Employee
2019
Vanke Meisha Education
Top Product: Study App
2019
Vanke Meisha Education
Top Product: Assessment Platform
2018
Vanke Meisha Education
Best New Employee
2017
Vanke Meisha Education
Best Employee
2016
Vanke Meisha Education
Best Manager

Projects

AI Development
Course Development
Mobile Game Development
Interactive Cartoons
Adventure Series
Courseware
Smartboard Games
Application Prototyping
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