Larry Israelite is the senior vice president of assessment solutions at Smarterer, a Boston-based startup that provides testing technology to quantify skills and inform professional opportunities. At Smarterer, he is responsible for developing a comprehensive library of assessments that helps current or aspiring professionals make better decisions about their interests, capabilities, and career opportunities. He has held senior learning and talent management positions at several large organizations, including Liberty Mutual Insurance, Pitney Bowes, John Hancock Financial Services, and Oxford Health Plans. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theater from Washington College, as well as a master’s degree in instructional media and a doctorate in educational technology from Arizona State University.