MSMichael Stewart
@michaelstewart
Senior UX Designer with a passion for user-centered design.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior UX Designer with extensive experience in leading user experience initiatives across various industries. At Drake Software, I served as the sole UX Designer for a team of six Product Managers, where I successfully led the UX for multiple projects, including next-gen tax software and payment systems, resulting in significant enrollment and sales increases.
Previously, I worked at Impartner, leading UX for key features and championed DesignOps while mentoring junior designers. My journey began at IBM, where I managed design teams and facilitated Design Thinking workshops, ensuring successful releases of cloud-based enterprise tools.
My academic background includes a Master's in Multimedia and a Bachelor's in Peace & Conflict Studies, complemented by my certification as a UX Designer and Researcher.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior UX Designer
Drake Software
Sep 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 2 months)
Sole UX Designer for a team of 6 Product Managers, leading UX for multiple projects including next-gen tax software and payment systems. Established a user research program and developed educational presentations for Product Management.
Senior UX Designer
Impartner
Dec 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Led UX for various features including Referrals and Business Planning. Worked on Business Intelligence and Data Visualization, while mentoring a junior designer and championing DesignOps.
Design Lead
IBM
Aug 2013 - Mar 2019 (5 years 7 months)
Led UX for multiple cloud-based enterprise tools, managing design teams and facilitating Design Thinking workshops. Successfully released projects on the IBM Bluemix Cloud Application Platform.
Adjunct Professor
Austin Community College
Jun 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 7 months)
Instructor in the UX Design Program, teaching courses on various aspects of UX design including Prototyping and Mobile Design Patterns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CBCalifornia State University, East Bay
Master of Arts, Multimedia
UBUniversity of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Peace & Conflict Studies
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
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