Michael Rounding
About Michael Rounding
Michael Rounding serves as the Design / UX Team Lead at Curve Dental in Calgary, Alberta, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in user experience design across various industries, having previously held positions at SMART Technologies and McKesson Provider Technologies.
Work at Curve Dental
Michael Rounding has been serving as the Design / UX Team Lead at Curve Dental since 2020. In this role, he applies a user-centered philosophy to address complex design challenges. His focus is on solving urgent problems that are relevant to a wide audience. Rounding's experience at Curve Dental allows him to leverage his extensive background in user experience to enhance the design of dental software solutions.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining Curve Dental, Michael Rounding worked at SMART Technologies as a Senior User Experience Specialist from 2006 to 2014. During his eight years there, he contributed to the development of large interactive displays for educational purposes. He also held the position of Systems Analyst / User Interface Designer at McKesson Provider Technologies from 2004 to 2006, where he focused on user interface design for medical applications. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Sr. Product Manager at Clio in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Michael Rounding earned both his MSc and BSc degrees from the University of Calgary, studying Computer Science with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and Usability. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in user experience design. Rounding's expertise encompasses a variety of industries, including education, sports, fitness electronics, and cloud software for healthcare.
Speaking Engagements and Panel Moderation
Michael Rounding enjoys engaging with the community through speaking and moderating panels on topics related to user experience and product management. He is open to opportunities that allow him to share his insights and knowledge in these areas. His unique perspective on digital product design is informed by his diverse experiences across various projects and industries.
Research and Design Methodologies
In his work, Michael Rounding incorporates a combination of approaches from three valued colleagues into his research and interaction design methodologies. This collaborative approach enhances his ability to tackle product and design challenges effectively. His experience spans a range of projects, from large interactive displays to low-power battery-driven devices, showcasing his versatility in the field of user experience design.