John De Souza
About John De Souza
John De Souza is a Senior Product Design Manager at Chainlink Labs, with a strong background in user experience and product design across various companies. He holds multiple certificates from Harvard Business School Online and has a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design.
Work at Chainlink Labs
John De Souza serves as a Senior Product Design Manager at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he advocates for user research and engages directly with customers to inform product design decisions. He emphasizes the importance of customer-centric design and inspires his team to consider the impact of their work on users' lives. De Souza collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product, Program Management, and Data Science, to align on product strategy and design goals.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Chainlink Labs, John De Souza held several significant positions in product design. He worked as a Product Design Manager at Auth0 from 2020 to 2021 and at ShopRunner from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he was a Senior UX Designer at eMoney Advisor from 2016 to 2018 and a UX Designer at Comcast from 2014 to 2015. His experience spans various industries, contributing to his expertise in user experience and product design.
Education and Expertise
John De Souza has pursued extensive education in business and design. He studied at Harvard Business School Online, completing certificates in Leadership Principles, Disruptive Strategy with Clayton Christensen, and Entrepreneurial Essentials between 2020 and 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Philadelphia from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he studied Fine Arts at West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2008-2009. His educational background supports his deep understanding of emerging technologies, particularly in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Background in Graphic Design
John De Souza began his career in graphic design, interning at Philadelphia magazine in 2012. He transitioned to UX design and product management roles, building on his graphic design foundation. His early experiences in design have shaped his approach to user experience and product design, allowing him to integrate visual aesthetics with functionality.