Academic Summary
Research interests: Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), AI engineering, Learning and Development (L&D), instructional design, learning analytics, human-centered AI, and technology-enhanced learning.
Computer scientist, university lecturer, and learning systems specialist with experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, thesis supervision, digital learning platforms, and AI model evaluation. Research interests focus on the design and evaluation of AI-supported learning systems that enhance learning, feedback, competency development, and educational decision-making.
Current research focus: Artificial Intelligence in Education, AI Engineering, Instructional Design, Information Systems, and Educational Technology.
Work Experience
2025 — present
Independent Consultant in Learning Technology & AI Model Evaluation
Independent · Remote, Indonesia
Evaluate AI model outputs for response quality, safety alignment, and domain accuracy within RLHF workflows for international clients.
2023 — 2024
Learning and Development Manager
Suitmedia · Jakarta (remote)
Built Rocketversity, a Moodle-based learning management system with 120+ SCORM courses for 100+ employees, including learning-path tracking via xAPI/Tin Can API.
2017 — 2021
Head of Engineering Management
Institut Teknologi Del · Laguboti, Indonesia
Led curriculum development and program management for a five-year, six-domain competency-based curriculum; led and mentored 8 lecturers.
2016 — 2023
Lecturer
Institut Teknologi Del · Laguboti, Indonesia
Taught systems thinking, engineering economics, technology management, and technology entrepreneurship; supervised student internships and more than 50 theses.
2015
Program Manager, Health Technology Initiative
Summit Institute for Development · Mataram, Indonesia
Led implementation of the OpenSRP digital health system for the Lombok health authority in collaboration with PATH, UNICEF, and the Gates Foundation.
2011
Research and Development (R&D) Engineer
PT.Cipta Srigati Lestari · Jakarta, Indonesia
Developed Java-based optimization tools for B2B supply chains and operational decision support.
Education
2012 — 2014
MBA, International Business
THWS Würzburg-Schweinfurt · Grade 1.8
Thesis: Leadership on Flat Organizational Structures. Two years full-time, in German.
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Arnd Gottschalk
2004 — 2010
BEng, Informatics
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Thesis: Image Retrieval System using Geotagging Information.
Supervisor: Ir. Rila Mandala, M.Eng, Ph.D
Publications
Selected scholarly output spanning higher education, operations research, engineering systems, tourism, and curriculum development.
Peer-reviewed papers · 6
- Silalahi, F.T.R., Devis Saputra, Panjaitan, G., Butar-Butar, M., & Manurung, N.M. (2023). Influencing Student Choice: A Case Study of a Boarding Private University in Indonesia. Proceedings of the International Conference of Economics, Business, and Entrepreneur (ICEBE 2022), 429-443. Atlantis Press. DOI ↗
- Devis Saputra (2022). Optimalisasi Rute Distribusi Kurir Menggunakan Metode Traveling Salesman Problem (Studi Kasus: JNE Balige) [Optimization of Courier Distribution Routes Using the Traveling Salesman Problem: A Case Study of JNE Balige]. G-Tech: Jurnal Teknologi Terapan, 6(2), 159-165. DOI ↗
- Meliala, G.N., & Devis Saputra (2020). Usulan Tata Letak Gudang Non Semen Menggunakan Metode Class-Based Storage di PT Intiaga Sukses Abadi Cabang Medan [Proposed Layout for a Non-Cement Warehouse Using Class-Based Storage at PT Intiaga Sukses Abadi, Medan Branch]. Jurnal Industri Kreatif, 4(1), 17-26. DOI ↗
- Siboro, B.A.H., Sinaga, R.H.M., & Devis Saputra (2019). Rancang Bangun Alat Pengering Andaliman dengan Menggunakan Metode Quality Function Deployment (QFD) [Design and Development of an Andaliman Dryer Using Quality Function Deployment (QFD)]. Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi, 19(2), 133-140. DOI ↗
- Sinaga, R.H.M., & Devis Saputra (2019). Performance Investigation of Geothermal Power Plant Based on Exergy and Exergoeconomic Analyses (Case Study: Sarulla Geothermal Power Plant). IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 546, 072006. DOI ↗
- Tampubolon, S.L., Devis Saputra, & Simanjuntak, M. (2019). Analisis Kepuasan Wisatawan terhadap Atribut Wisata Menggunakan Metode CSI dan IPA pada Wisata Pemandian di Kabupaten Tapanuli Utara [Analysis of Tourist Satisfaction with Tourism Attributes Using CSI and IPA at Bathing Attractions in North Tapanuli Regency]. Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi, 19(2), 141-151. DOI ↗
Books & curriculum publications
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Devis Saputra, Siboro, B.A.H., & Sinaga, C. (2022). Methodology for the Implementation of Practical Work in Engineering Management.
Academic book · 2022
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Siboro, B.A.H., Manik, Y., Pardede, S., Panjaitan, O., Siahaan, M., Simamora, E., Sinaga, R.H., Devis Saputra, et al. (2022). Andaliman Value Enhancement: Supply Chain, Derivative Products, and Appropriate Technology.
Academic book · 2022
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Devis Saputra (2019). Curriculum of Engineering Management Program, Del Institute of Technology, 2019-2024. Internal publication, Institut Teknologi Del (IT Del).
Curriculum publication · 2019
Competence
Instructional design
ADDIE, SAM, learning experience design, competency framework design, training needs analysis
Research methods
Qualitative research, expert interviews, case study design, thematic analysis, quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and system performance evaluation.
Learning systems
Moodle, Workday Learning, SAP SuccessFactors, Cornerstone OnDemand, SCORM, xAPI/Tin Can API
AI & evaluation
Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLM integration, AI output evaluation, RLHF workflows, prompt engineering
Development
C, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, CSS, LISP, GitHub.
Languages
Bahasa Indonesia (native), English (C1, TOEFL iBT 101), German (B2), Bataknese (native)