Oliver Engel
About Oliver Engel
Oliver Engel is a Senior Product Designer with a strong background in human-computer interaction and design. He has held various design roles at companies such as Samsara, Boundless Immigration, and NBCUniversal Media, and has academic credentials from the University of Washington and the University of California, San Diego.
Current Role at Handshake
Oliver Engel serves as a Senior Product Designer at Handshake, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and product design strategies. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet user needs and align with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role, Oliver Engel held various positions in product design. He worked at Samsara as Product Designer II from 2021 to 2022, and at Boundless Immigration as Product Designer from 2019 to 2021. He also served as Product Designer II at Boundless Immigration for four months in 2021. His experience spans multiple industries, contributing to his expertise in user-centered design.
Education and Academic Background
Oliver Engel earned a Master's Degree in Human-Computer Interaction + Design from the University of Washington. He was a Master's Candidate in the same field from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from the University of California, San Diego. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in product design.
Early Career and Internships
Oliver Engel began his career with various roles that laid the groundwork for his design expertise. He worked as a Design & Production Intern at NBCUniversal Media, LLC from 2017 to 2018. He also completed a Product Design Internship at Collective Health in 2018. These early experiences contributed to his development as a designer and his understanding of the industry.
Leadership Roles in Design
In addition to his design roles, Oliver Engel has held leadership positions. He was the Director of Production at the American Advertising Federation: UCSD (Adwave) for seven months in 2016 to 2017. He also served as the Web Content Development Team Lead at the University of California, San Diego - Jacobs School of Engineering for two months in 2017. These roles demonstrate his capability to manage projects and lead teams.