Alexa Kaminsky
About Alexa Kaminsky
Alexa Kaminsky is a Product Design Manager at Flexport in Amsterdam, with a background in UX design and front-end development from previous roles at Booking.com, Aereo, and other companies.
Title
Alexa Kaminsky currently holds the position of Product Design Manager at Flexport. She has been with Flexport since April 2021, based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Professional Background
Alexa Kaminsky has an extensive background in UX design and front-end development. Prior to her current role at Flexport, she worked as the Lead Designer - Vacation Rentals at Booking.com from 2015 to 2021 in Amsterdam. Her previous experience includes roles as a UX Designer at Aereo, Celebrations.com, Suite 1521, and pingg in the Greater New York City Area. She also served as a Digital Culture Intern at the College of Architecture at Georgia Tech and completed internships at Riot Atlanta, Apple Retail, and Berlin Cameron.
Education and Expertise
Alexa Kaminsky studied Computational Media at the Georgia Institute of Technology, earning her degree in 2012 after four years. She also studied Computer Science at UCL for 11 months in 2010. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her proficiency in solving complex problems and implementing processes in the fields of design and technology.
Flexport Role
As a Product Design Manager at Flexport, Alexa Kaminsky focuses on understanding the importance of problems for both users and the business before devising solutions. She specializes in solving complex issues and implementing effective processes. Her approach includes motivating and bringing the right people together to collaborate on solutions, rather than pursuing a 'perfect' solution that might not be the right fit.