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Michael Polyakin

@michaelpolyakin

Product designer at StereoLOGIC who shaped an AI-native process mining platform that cut client FTE costs by up to 50%.

Canada
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At StereoLOGIC, I’m the sole design owner for a process mining platform used by Fortune 500 operations and business analysts. I led its 0-to-1 UX and information architecture, designed FocusBoard for exploring process data, and shaped the platform’s transformation into an AI-native ecosystem.

At AVG Technologies, I shipped ManagedWorkplace 10, turning fragmented legacy tools into a unified RMM platform. I replaced a 3.5-hour manual admin process with a five-click setup and cut support tickets by 30%.

At Comodo, I managed a five-person design team and built a shared design system across a cybersecurity suite, reducing development cycles by 35%. Earlier, at BlackBerry, I designed enterprise and executive products, contributed UX practices to the PDP process, and received a US patent for virtual keyboard innovations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AT

Staff Product Designer

AVG Technologies

Oct 2014 - Nov 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Shipped Managed Workplace 10, an RMM platform for managed service providers, transforming legacy tools into a unified ecosystem. Replaced a 3.5-hour manual process with a 5-click setup and cut support tickets by 30%.

DI

Founding Product Designer

Digital Engagement Xperience Inc.

Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 (10 months)

Designed the Integrated Channel Engagement (ICE) platform for multi-channel B2B customer engagement.

OT

UX / Usability Consultant

Ontario Ministry of Transportation

Feb 2012 - May 2012 (3 months)

Developed a KPI methodology to measure ROI for a new software product.

FR

Independent UX/Product Design Consultant

Freelance

Nov 2010 - Feb 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Delivered UX and product design consulting across multiple clients.

BL

UX & Interaction Designer

BlackBerry

Oct 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years 1 month)

Awarded US Patent for virtual keyboard innovations. Designed executive-level BI tool and redesigned enterprise endpoint management platform.

EN

UX/UI Architect

EK3 Technologies / Cineplex Digital Networks

Jun 2006 - Oct 2008 (2 years 4 months)

Built UX processes and frameworks; delivered digital signage solutions for major clients.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TI

Thomas International

Leadership Academy, Leadership

2017 - 2017

Completed Leadership Academy certification in 2017.

CO

Cooper

Design Leadership, Design Leadership

2015 - 2015

Completed Design Leadership certification in 2015.

CO

Cooper

Designing Culture, Design

2015 - 2015

Completed Designing Culture certification in 2015.

CM

CMMI

CMMI, Process Improvement

2009 - 2009

Completed CMMI certification in 2009.

Concordia University logoCU

Concordia University

Graduate Certificate, Design

Graduate Certificate in Design, Digital Technology in Design Art Practice.

SS

Six Sigma

Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Process Improvement

2009 - 2009

Completed Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification in 2009.

PD

PDP

PDP, Product Development

2008 - 2008

Completed PDP certification in 2008.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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