Mike W.

Product Manager

Denver, Colorado, United States19 yrs 7 mos experience

Key Highlights

20 years of experience in interaction design.
Led design systems at Cloudflare for user-centric solutions.
Expert in Figma, usability testing, and agile methodologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS design expert with extensive experience in user experience and interaction design.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product DesignHuman Computer Interaction

Other Skills

LearningUser FlowsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)PresentationsData-driven Decision MakingCommunicationFigma (Software)Design ManagementSupervisory SkillsHTMLCSSReactUsability TestingEmployee BenefitsCompensation

About

With over 20 years of experience in interaction design, I was most recently a Design Systems Lead Product Designer at Cloudflare, a leading web security and performance company. I leverage my unique combination of design, product, and development skills to deliver technical solutions and products that enhance the user experience and security of millions of websites. I am passionate about "big picture" thinking and pushing the boundaries of expected roles. I facilitate cross-functional teamwork and empower people to affect organizational change. I use Figma as my main tool to prototype, design, and collaborate with developers and product managers. I also have expertise in open source, web development, user research, usability testing, data visualization, and agile/scrum methodologies. My goal is to rethink products and business models from the ground up and uncover potential improvements in every aspect of the design process.

Experience

19 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Cloudflare

Design Systems Lead Product Designer

Oct 2021 – Oct 2023 · 2 yrs · Lafayette, Colorado, United States · Remote

Directed the design systems program, establishing roadmaps and aligning design with development teams.
Collaborated on product designs using Figma, HTML, CSS, and React for Cloudflare’s suite of services.
Fostered cross-team technical coordination for integrated, user-centric design solutions.

LearningUser FlowsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)PresentationsData-driven Decision MakingCommunication+5

Aspen mesh

Design Technologist

Apr 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Boulder, Colorado, United States · On-site

Orchestrated design sessions, translating leadership vision into tangible product features.
Enhanced user experience across Kubernetes platforms, focusing on accessibility and design consistency.
Executed front-end development tasks and led usability testing in a competitive tech landscape.

LearningUser FlowsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)PresentationsData-driven Decision MakingCommunication+5

Aetna

Product Design Manager

Apr 2018 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr · Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site

Facilitated the adoption of SAFe Agile methodologies, optimizing collaboration across departments.
Played a key role in the merger transition, ensuring design continuity and team cohesion.
Led initiatives to streamline design processes, improving project delivery and efficiency.

LearningUser FlowsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)PresentationsData-driven Decision MakingEmployee Benefits+7

Broadcom

Product Designer, Engineering Manager, Design Systems

Jan 2014 – Mar 2018 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Boulder, Colorado, United States · On-site

Designed and refined user interfaces for enterprise-level software solutions.
Worked closely with cross-functional teams to integrate UX best practices into product development.
Contributed to the development of design patterns and guidelines for multiple products.

LearningUser FlowsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)PresentationsData-driven Decision MakingEmployee Benefits+7

Tango group

Product Design Manager

Oct 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos · Boulder, Colorado, United States · On-site

Oversaw the entire design organization, executing a content management system from conception to launch.
Led a team in the design and development of native apps, CMS, and marketing websites.
Implemented design strategies that significantly improved user engagement and experience.

User FlowsPresentationsCommunicationProduct DesignMobile DesignHuman Computer Interaction

Appirio

Mobile Designer

Jun 2011 – Oct 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Boulder, Colorado, United States · Remote

Developed innovative data visualization tools, enhancing user interaction with Salesforce data.
Employed agile practices to scale productivity tools for enterprise clients.
Designed interfaces that balanced aesthetic appeal with functional user experience.

PresentationsCommunicationProduct DesignMobile DesignHuman Computer Interaction

Silver chalice ventures

Design Lead

Mar 2010 – Jun 2011 · 1 yr 3 mos · Boulder, Colorado, United States · On-site

Created application designs for a variety of mobile platforms, meeting diverse enterprise needs.
Managed design projects, ensuring high standards of delivery and client satisfaction.
Cultivated a collaborative environment within the design team and with external stakeholders.

PresentationsCommunicationProduct DesignMobile DesignHuman Computer Interaction

Markit

Senior Interaction Designer

Feb 2006 – Mar 2010 · 4 yrs 1 mo · Boulder, Colorado, United States · On-site

Developed comprehensive web strategies, establishing content hierarchy for a range of clients.
Managed design and delivery of high-end financial websites and trading platforms, predominantly for Goldman Sachs.
Balanced client management with hands-on design work, delivering both innovative and user-centric solutions.

CommunicationProduct DesignHuman Computer Interaction

Freelance (self employed)

Freelance Design

Jan 2004 – Feb 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Denver, CO · On-site

Partnered with developers to produce engaging websites and content management systems for local businesses.
Specialized in UI design for web, flash, and client-server applications, adhering to usability standards.

CommunicationProduct DesignHuman Computer Interaction