Ray 👨🏽💻 Sensenbach
About Ray 👨🏽💻 Sensenbach
Ray Sensenbach serves as the Design Department Manager at Inductive Automation, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in user-friendly software design and has a history of leadership roles in design across various companies, including HP and Creativedash.
Work at Inductive Automation
Ray Sensenbach has been with Inductive Automation for approximately six years, currently serving as the Design Department Manager since 2022. In this role, he ensures that designers have the necessary tools to create user-friendly software. He has previously held several positions within the company, including Senior Product Designer, Product Design Manager, and Product Design Lead. His responsibilities include maintaining the quality and direction of the work produced by the Design Department and supporting multiple versions of the Ignition platform across various environments.
Education and Expertise
Ray Sensenbach earned a Bachelor's degree in Art - Graphic Design from San Diego State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His expertise lies in delivering effective dashboard and data visualization solutions. He has a strong focus on improving user experience across the Ignition platform and developing delegation and leadership skills within his team to enhance their careers.
Background
Before his current role at Inductive Automation, Ray Sensenbach worked at HP as a Senior User Interface Designer from 2011 to 2015. He also held positions at Creativedash as a Project Manager and at Ameba Marketing as a Web Designer. His extensive background in design and user interface has contributed to his ability to lead and manage design teams effectively.
Achievements
Ray Sensenbach was the first design hire within the software engineering department at Inductive Automation. He has played a significant role in scaling up the design department by staffing and training new designers. Additionally, he partners with leaders across the organization to anticipate and mitigate obstacles that could impact team outcomes, showcasing his commitment to team success.
Professional Affiliations
Ray Sensenbach has been a member of the Design Leadership Forum at InVision since 2019. This involvement reflects his commitment to professional development and collaboration within the design community.