Michael Coetzee
About Michael Coetzee
Michael Coetzee is a Product Designer with extensive experience in designing complex systems for enterprise SaaS and FinTech industries. He currently holds positions at Wonder and Aptos Labs and has previously worked in various roles at MANTL, Techstars, and Nike.
Work at Aptos Labs
Michael Coetzee has been employed at Aptos Labs as a Product Designer since 2023. His role involves leveraging his extensive experience in product design to contribute to the development of innovative solutions within the organization. He operates out of New York, United States, where he focuses on enhancing user experience and design strategies.
Current Role at Wonder
In addition to his position at Aptos Labs, Michael Coetzee serves as the Director and Principal Product Designer at Wonder. He has held this role since 2022, where he leads product design initiatives and oversees design processes in the New York City Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include guiding product teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design outputs.
Previous Experience at MANTL
Michael Coetzee worked at MANTL as the Director of Product Design from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in shaping the product design strategy. Prior to this, he also served as the Product Design Lead at MANTL from 2017 to 2018, where he was recognized as Designer #1, contributing significantly to the company's design efforts.
Education and Expertise
Michael Coetzee holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Financial Economics from Columbia University. His educational background complements his expertise in designing complex systems for enterprise SaaS and FinTech industries. He possesses a strong skill set in Product Thinking, Design Systems, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Visual Design, and Product Strategy.
Professional Background
Michael Coetzee has a diverse professional background in product design, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Lead Product Design Associate at Techstars from 2016 to 2017 and an Interaction Designer at Hurley from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he served as Product Design Lead for E-commerce at Nike and Hurley from 2006 to 2008, gaining valuable experience in the design field.