Henry Kaufman
About Henry Kaufman
Henry Kaufman is a Product Designer and Co-Founder, currently working at Just Appraised and CoStudy in Boston, Massachusetts. He has a background in Computer Science from Boston University and has held various roles in software engineering and design since 2016.
Work at Just Appraised
Henry Kaufman has been employed at Just Appraised as a Product Designer since 2020. In this role, he has been responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across product and engineering teams to ensure design consistency in implementation. He has also designed and developed a functional design system using React, which serves as the foundation for all future product initiatives. His work contributes to enhancing the overall user experience and aligns with the company's goals.
Current Role at CoStudy
In addition to his position at Just Appraised, Henry Kaufman serves as Co-Founder and CTO at CoStudy since 2019. His role involves overseeing the technical direction and development of the company’s products. His leadership in this capacity has been instrumental in shaping the company's vision and operational strategies.
Education and Expertise
Henry Kaufman studied at Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from 2018 to 2021. His education provided him with a solid foundation in technical skills and design principles, which he applies in his current roles. His academic background supports his expertise in product design and software development.
Professional Background
Before his current positions, Henry Kaufman gained experience in various roles within the tech industry. He worked as a Creative Technology Intern at Barbershop I/O for two months in 2016 and held multiple positions at Robin, including Software Engineer and Software Engineering Intern from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as a Frontend Designer and Developer at Blink Lending from 2016 to 2018 and completed a Software Engineering Internship at Crownpeak from 2017 to 2018.
User Research and Design Feedback
At Just Appraised, Henry Kaufman has led external design feedback sessions to gather user research. This initiative focuses on both new product developments and improvements to existing user experiences. His efforts in user research are aimed at ensuring that the products meet user needs and expectations.