Simone Ravaioli

Simone Ravaioli

Principal, Global Learning Ecosystem

Simone Ravaioli is a Recognition Technologist and Credentials Cartographer working across education, technology, and global policy. As Senior Director of Global Learning Innovation at Instructure, he leads strategic initiatives that advance learner-centric recognition systems, credential portability, and data interoperability. He works with global partners to translate complex challenges into practical solutions that connect education and employment through innovation and aligned strategy. He currently serves as Co-chair of the W3C Verifiable Credentials for Education Task Force and Chairperson of the Credential Engine Advisory Group. These roles let him contribute to open standards and infrastructure that make recognition more transparent, portable, and meaningful. He's a strong advocate for framing micro-credentialing through the lens of "Policy as Data." The approach bridges the gap between frameworks and practice, helping learners and workers navigate these systems more easily and equitably.

More From Simone Ravaioli

Jul 10, 2026
What a Transcript Doesn't Tell Us: When Recognition is Part of the Learning Process
  A GPA tells us very little. It tells you a student showed up for enough days, passed enough tests, and earned enough points in a system designed to sort. It doesn't tell you what they built, what problem they solved in March, or whether they can walk into a college advisor's office and explain why any of it matters. In 2019, 73% of employers screened candidates by GPA. By 2025, that number had dropped to 42%, and nearly 70% of employers now report using skills-based hiring as part of Read More...