Patrick Olivares
About Patrick Olivares
Patrick Olivares is a Senior Director of Product Design and User Research with extensive experience in user experience and product design across various industries. He has held leadership roles at multiple organizations and has contributed to significant product development and growth initiatives.
Current Role at CommentSold
Patrick Olivares serves as the Senior Director of Product Design and User Research at CommentSold. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's efforts in enhancing user experience and product design strategies. His role involves overseeing product design initiatives and conducting user research to inform design decisions.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Prior to his current role, Patrick Olivares held various positions in user experience design. He worked at PubMatic as Senior Director of User Experience for four months in 2019, and at the Project Management Institute as Director of Digital Experience and Design from 2020 to 2022. He also served as Director of User Experience and Product Marketing at Sungard Availability Services in 2017.
Educational Background and Studies
Patrick Olivares has an extensive educational background in design and arts. He studied at Rutgers University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts and Art History from 1993 to 1996. He also attended the School of Visual Arts for a year in 2001-2002 and has been studying Multimedia Design at the Association of Graphic Communications since 2000.
Achievements in Product Design and UX
Patrick Olivares has made significant contributions to product design and user experience throughout his career. He established an Enterprise Product Design and UX practice at a Philadelphia-based software startup, which led to its acquisition valued at $24 million. He also holds two product patents from his work at Sungard Availability Services and has received recognition for his contributions, including a 'Product of the Year' award.
Advisory Roles and Certifications
In addition to his professional roles, Patrick Olivares serves as an Advisory Board member at Rutgers University for the 'Big Data' Certification Program. He is also a certified Usability & Experience Analyst (CUA, CXA) through Human Factors International, demonstrating his expertise in usability and user experience.