Mark Lester LacsamanaML
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Mark Lester Lacsamana

@marklesterlacsamana

Experienced UX Designer and Leader with a Passion for Sustainable Design and Inclusive Experiences.

Hong Kong
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What I'm looking for

In my next role Im looking for flexibility to balance my life with as well as be able to work anywhere.

I'm a UX Designer and Researcher from Manila and Iobsess about design problems and design systems. Previously the Head of Design at Growsari. I also previously led design teams at Kalibrr (YC 13) and Mobile app design at OLX Philippines. Beyond my day job I also speak at local tech events about human rights, public health and bike commuting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior UX Designer

PALO IT

Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year)

• Defined and aligned product goals to create a carbon tracking software for Concept 4, helping them achieve sustainability targets for 2023-2024
• Performed stakeholder interviews and managed deliverables to help define Concept 4's future sustainability strategy
• Designed a digital wayfinding experience for a large rail transport company, improving user navigation and reducing customer inquiries

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Lead UI Designer

PageUp People

Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 5 months)

• Led UI design discussions, maintained quality and control of system UI changes
• Managed and updated the PageUp Global Experience Design Language (GEL) and design
system, improving inclusivity and accessibility
• Created a new documentation system for GEL that facilitated collaboration between
designers and developers, increasing productivity

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HEAD OF DESIGN

Growsari

Oct 2020 - May 2021 (7 months)

• Led and improved design maturity across multiple departments in a fast-paced consumer goods company
• Created a more asynchronous product/design culture, improving team morale and mental health during the pandemic
• Reduced design operation costs by 4% and improved collaboration by transitioning the organization from Adobe XD and Zeplin to Figma
• Operationalized remote design research and exper

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Lead UI Designer

Kalibrr Technology Ventures

Jan 2018 - Apr 2020 (2 years 3 months)

• Created a new revenue stream, allowing Kalibrr to enter the SME business segment and earn an additional 1 million PHP per month
• Led and grew the design team from 1 to 5 designers, improving productivity and design maturity across the organization
• Increased collaboration between marketing and product teams by creating the Kalibrr Design Principles
• Engaged the design community by hosting Wor

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Product Design Lead

MYNT

Jun 2017 - Jan 2018 (7 months)

• Created and designed a new revenue stream for GCash, GMovies, allowing users to book and pay for movies using the GCash app
• Improved accessibility and ease of use for GCash users by designing a 'Scan to Load' feature, enabling them to top up their wallets through barcode scanning. Through this feature Gcash was able to grow from from 12 million to over 35 million DAU during the pandemic.

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PRODUCT DESIGNER

OLX.ph

Jun 2013 - May 2017 (3 years 11 months)

• Improved the company's mobile engagement to a high of 748,161 daily app users by designing and improving the OLX Mobile app
• Facilitated the redesign and rebrand of the mobile apps from Sulit.com.ph to OLX.ph in under two months
• Improved consumer trust and decreased fraud in the OLX classified ad ecosystem by creating a mutual rating system
• Improved international collaboration across 4 diff

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