Vadim Pleshkov
About Vadim Pleshkov
Vadim Pleshkov is a Principal Product Designer at Civis Analytics in New York, specializing in transitioning products to a SaaS model. He holds two Master's Degrees from Moscow State University of Printing Arts and has experience in enhancing user experience through user interviews and product redesign.
Work at Civis Analytics
Vadim Pleshkov has served as Principal Product Designer at Civis Analytics since 2021. In this role, he has focused on redesigning the navigation experience and restructuring feature organization to improve the user experience. His work aims to simplify the mental model of the product, facilitating better user engagement and interaction.
Education and Expertise
Vadim Pleshkov holds a Master’s Degree in Technology of Print Production from Moscow State University of Printing Arts (MGUP), where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Informational Technologies and Design from the same institution, studying from 2007 to 2012. His expertise includes transitioning products from a concierge service model to a full Software as a Service (SaaS) model.
Background
Before joining Civis Analytics, Vadim Pleshkov worked as a Product Designer at MCFR from 2013 to 2015 in Moscow, Russian Federation. He later worked at OZON.ru in a similar role from 2017 to 2019. His experience in these positions contributed to his skills in enhancing user experience through design.
User Experience Research
Vadim Pleshkov has conducted a series of user interviews aimed at understanding product usage, onboarding, and navigation. This research is integral to his approach in enhancing user experience, allowing for data-driven design decisions that align with user needs.