Dan Bellia
About Dan Bellia
Dan Bellia is a Senior Product Designer at Fivetran, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in Industrial Design and has held various design roles across several companies, while also enjoying outdoor activities like snowboarding and mountain biking.
Work at Fivetran
Dan Bellia serves as a Senior Product Designer at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he owns the 'core' product space, contributing to the development and enhancement of key features. He engages with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that product designs align with user needs and business objectives. His experience in remote roles over the past five years supports his ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different locations.
Education and Expertise
Dan Bellia has a diverse educational background in design and business. He studied at California College of the Arts, where he achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from 2007 to 2011. He also attended Marquette University for one year, focusing on business studies. His foundational education includes attending St Benedict Catholic School and Bishop Blanchet High School. His expertise encompasses rigorous research methodologies and a less-is-more design philosophy.
Background
Dan Bellia's professional journey includes various roles in product and industrial design. He worked at Axon as a Product Design Manager from 2019 to 2021, where he helped grow and establish the design team. Prior to that, he held positions at Hointer as Lead Product/Industrial Designer and at Sportworks as a Contract Industrial Designer. His early experiences include internships and freelance work, which laid the groundwork for his career in design.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fivetran, Dan Bellia gained valuable experience in the design industry. He worked as a Freelance Designer at Taphandles Inc. and as an Industrial Design Intern at Intermec Technologies. His role at Hointer involved bringing the vision and shopping model to life, while at Axon, he contributed to team development and product design initiatives. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in product design.
Personal Interests
In his free time, Dan Bellia enjoys outdoor activities such as snowboarding and mountain biking. These interests reflect his appreciation for adventure and the outdoors, providing a balance to his professional life in design. His engagement in these activities may also influence his design philosophy, emphasizing functionality and user experience.