Thomas Bouchard Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Founding Advisor at Global Impact Collective!

Taking a break after almost 18+ years leading UX and product teams at Google and Microsoft. Currently exploring some new ideas and opportunities; open to consider appropriate leadership or advisory roles at creative and innovative companies.

Mountain View, Ca, Us

Oversaw UX for the Google Assistant from strategy through shipping a diverse range of hardware and software. Built and directed a cross-functional design team from a group of less than twenty to over 100, including the establishment of a rhythm of business, design review process and annual OKRs.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Design leader for a 50+ person cross functional team for an innovative new communications / collaboration platform for work and education. Deeply engaged in strategy definition though to everyday delivery.

Redmond, Wa, Us

Led a multi-disciplinary design team responsible for several delivering Skype products and services for business and consumers across mobile, desktop, and large screens. I also direct design and research efforts for next generation product and services strategy. Directly led strategy and design effort for new communication and collaboration products for Skype consumer and business.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Responsible for establishing and articulating a comprehensive a vision for Lync / Microsoft Office communication and collaboration ecosystem while concurrently overseeing a multifunctional UX team of 30+ people. The scope of work was video, instant messaging, group based chat, online collaboration, social communications, and mobile device experiences.

Partner of a design firm creating brand strategies and developing integrated user experiences across multiple channels including the web, print, environmental design, Creative director for designers, writers, web developers and media consultants.

Us

Built a strategy and user experience design department from the ground up at an internet consulting firm. Developed a user interface methodology, balancing online brand experience and user-centered design principles. Functioned as the chief information architect and creative director on several projects, providing design oversight and strategic approach, ensuring client goals were matched with the appropriate design processes and solutions.Created and delivered on many successful projects and proposals for Fortune 500 Companies. Provided the strategy and thought leadership that was instrumental in selling and delivering services into other major accounts including Fleet, Biogen, ADQSR, Bank North, JnJ, JP Morgan Chase. Built strong customer relationships from pre-sales through delivery.

London, England, Gb

Senior designer at one of the pre-eminent museum design firms in the world. Worked on exhibit master plans, schematic and detailed designs through construction on several large-scale museum exhibit projects. Focus was on designing immersive exhibits using multimedia technologies, environmental design, computer interactive design, and information systems. Coordinated 2D and 3D design with storyline development. Provided oversight and coordination with media producers, AV consultants, exhibit fabricators, engineers and architects. Select Projects: National Museum of Australia, Taiwan Aquarium, Antwerp Zoo, Experience Music Project, American Jazz Museum, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Marsh B illings Farm, NCAA Hall of Champions.

Providence, Rhode Island, Us

Associate Professor in Industrial Design Department Taught design studios exploring the application of new technologies. Areas of exploration included multimedia in public space, embedded technologies, smart card technology and emerging materials. The class explored the human, physical, social, and environmental aspects of designing with new technologies.

Mfa, Industrial Design

Bfa, Industial Design