Meaningful Learning
I care about helping people understand, not just memorize.
Educational Technologist · Saarbrücken, Germany
PiumalMahawasala
Educational Technologist · Learning Systems Builder · EdTech Product Designer
I build learning systems and the technology that helps them scale. My work combines classroom experience, product thinking, AI research, and technical implementation.
Open to: Learning Experience Designer · Educational Technologist · EdTech Product · AI in Education · Learning Systems
English - Fluent · German - B1/B2 in progress
Based in Saarbrücken · Open to EdTech roles in Germany
10+
Years teaching STEM
How I contribute
Three ways I can help learning teams move from idea to useful experience.
I contribute by shaping learning experiences, choosing practical educational technologies, and building the product and system structure that makes ideas usable.
Explore my projectsConceptual foundation
The triangle shows the thinking model behind my work; the cards show the practical ways I contribute.
Education, technology, and human psychology come together around meaningful learning.
Education
Technology
Human Psychology
Meaningful Learning
Practical contribution areas
Learning & Design
- Learning Experience Design
- Instructional Design
- Assessment & Feedback
- Learner Confidence
EdTech & Learning Systems
- AI-supported Learning
- Digital Learning Platforms
- Learning Analytics
- Tutor Workflows
Product & Systems
- Product Thinking
- Web Systems
- Automation
- Documentation
Continuous Connection
Each area informs and improves the others.
Human-Centered
Everything I build is grounded in real learners and real contexts.
Purpose-Driven
Focused on tools and experiences that make learning more effective and accessible.
Always Evolving
Learning, experimenting, and building toward better impact.
Featured work
Projects shaped by real learning questions.
The work below is less about shiny tools and more about helping learners, teachers, tutors, and teams solve meaningful education problems.
Research Prototype / MSc ThesisEducational TechnologySaarland University
AI-Supported Question Generation for Scientific Reading
MSc Thesis Project · Educational Technology · Saarland University. As part of my MSc in Educational Technology, I investigated how AI-generated questions can support scientific reading comprehension and cognitive engagement.
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Role
Research Design · Learning Design · Educational Evaluation
Contribution
Within the limits of the thesis study, the results suggested that AI-generated questions can support scientific reading when they are connected to clear learning objectives, cognitive complexity, and thoughtful evaluation.
Background
Currently gaining system development and research-support experience at DFKI / Saarland University.
DFKI
Research Assistant
Saarland University
MSc Educational Technology
ScienceDojo
Learning Systems Designer
Virtusa
Enterprise IT
UCD Dublin
BSc Computer Science
Path so far
A path through software, classrooms, research, and learning systems.
My work has moved through campus projects, education volunteering, IT and software engineering, teaching, school leadership, AI in education research, and ScienceDojo. That mix helps me understand both the learner-facing experience and the systems needed to support it.
Software and system-building foundations
Teaching, tutoring, and school leadership
Educational research and AI-supported learning
Product and learning systems perspective through ScienceDojo
Learning environments
Educational experience across real learning contexts
My perspective on educational technology is grounded in classrooms, tutoring sessions, school leadership, curriculum delivery, research work, systems thinking, and product implementation.
Cambridge IGCSE / A-Level
Edexcel GCSE / A-Level
IB Diploma Programme
AQA GCSE / A-Level
SQA Scottish Qualifications
School LeadershipClassroom TeachingPrivate TutoringSTEM EducationAssessment & Exam Preparation
What matters to me
Human-Centered AI
I believe AI should support teachers and learners rather than replace them.
Lifelong Curiosity
I enjoy learning across education, technology, psychology, and design.
Outside work
A few things that keep me curious
Teaching STEMBuilding educational projectsStorytellingDanceCreative media productionExploring new technologies
Thank you for visiting. If my background or projects resonate with your team, I'd be happy to connect and learn more about your work.
- Piumal
Contact
Interested in learning systems, EdTech products, or AI-supported education?
I'm open to roles in EdTech, AI-supported learning, and learning design. Feel free to reach out by email or connect on LinkedIn.