Who we are:

Our consulting team is a mix of strategists, technologists, data scientists, team builders, product managers, and process engineers. We come from education, business, and government backgrounds to help clients succeed in the education marketplace.

Bardic Systems supports the vision that technology can empower schools to prepare students for success in college and the workplace. Our team combines expertise in education systems technology with knowledge of legislation, standards, and issues of national concern such as Student Data Privacy.

Alex Jackl, Founder & CEO

Alex Jackl, Founder & CEO

Alex Jackl, our CEO, and the Chief Technology Officer of Landmark Worldwide, has volunteered for decades leading education standards bodies, councils, and consortium’s nationwide.

He is on the Board of Directors for the Post Secondary Standards Council (PESC), Co-Chair of the PESC Micro-Credentials Task Force, Co-Chair  of the North American Technical Board of Access For Learning (A4L), Interim Leadership of Access for Learning (along with Steve Smith, CTO of Cambridge Public Schools), Co-Chair of 1434.3 IEEE  Working Group, and Chair of the Data and Technology Standards Network (DTSN) for the  T3 Innovation Network (for the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation). 

Alex is a technology strategist, futurist, and data scientist who specializes in developing eco-systems that support learners and educators. He’s a leader in developing, maintaining, and the practical application of the use of standards and data. His focus is on the implementation of mature, modern architectures and strategies.

 

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James Kelly

Business Analyst

Over 7 years experience with senior database management, utilizing a professional, proactive approach and excellent communication skills.

Brandon Dorman Solutions architect

Friendly, results-oriented senior solution architect with a strong background in learning & workforce SaaS, cloud-based platform development, and API integrations. I use AI tools such as Claude Code to bring product vision to life — driving user-centric innovation from strategy through execution.

Kayla Smith Stakeholder management

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Vince Paredes

Senior Architect

Education Data Analysis and Design Over 7 years experience working for a standards organization developing XML data model standards for education. Over 20 years experience working with data standards such as EDI, SPEEDE/ExPRESS, QTI, and SIF as well as 10 years of contributing to the SIF standard.

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Dawn Tremblay Administrative support Specialist

Administrative and digital operations management in direct support of executive leadership. Specializes in website maintenance, routine bookkeeping, and flexible operational support.