5+ years of Product Design Leadership, 10+ years in UI/UX Design, 14+ years in IT.Experienced and curious design lead with a developer background. I specialize in efficient and delightful design experiences for complex systems. I’m passionate about discovering new business areas, improving processes, and creating user-centric solutions at the intersection of technology and design. I enjoy working in a team and believe that effective communication is essential for solving problems. I maintain strong connections with developers, while my empathy helps me advocate for a user-centered approach. With a strategic and analytical mindset, I focus on achieving business goals and creating impactful solutions. I'm always open to constructive feedback and personal growth, especially when collaborating with cross-functional teams.As a design lead, I can build design departments from scratch, and implement design processes and practices. I designed and managed design systems. I developed a skill set for product designers and have extensive experience hiring, mentoring, and growing design teams.I am highly experienced in designing complex enterprise products: HRTech, EdTech, FinTech, Payroll, SaaS, CRM, and Back-office. I have strong expertise in B2B/B2C and E-commerce.Highlights:• 50+ products designed and art directed• 30+ designers managed• 15+ designers hired• 12 products combined in a seamless HR ecosystem• 2 design systems successfully implemented• 2-year UI/UX strategy has been created, planned, and implemented