Maz Ameli
About Maz Ameli
Maz Ameli serves as the User Experience Lead at Metabase, where he has worked since 2015. With a background in product design and user experience across various roles, he has significant expertise in data visualization, analytics, and cloud-based data solutions.
Work at Metabase
Maz Ameli has served as the User Experience Lead at Metabase since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user interaction and engagement with the platform. His responsibilities include overseeing the design and implementation of user interfaces, ensuring that the product meets the needs of its users. He has contributed to discussions on data infrastructure and architecture, leveraging his expertise in data visualization and analytics to improve the overall user experience. Maz has also been involved in creating dashboards and setting up pipelines for log analysis, which are essential for effective data management.
Previous Experience at Lookout
Maz Ameli worked at Lookout in various capacities from 2012 to 2015. He began as a Product Designer for 11 months, followed by a role as Senior Product Designer for 7 months. He then advanced to Product Design Lead, where he worked for 1 year. During his time at Lookout, he contributed to product design initiatives that focused on enhancing user experience and product functionality, all while based in San Francisco, California.
Professional Background at Pepperdine University
Maz Ameli has an extensive background at Pepperdine University, where he held multiple roles from 2006 to 2012. His positions included Web Designer and Developer, User Experience Manager, Art Director, and Graphic Designer. This experience allowed him to develop a strong foundation in design and user experience, contributing to various projects that enhanced the university's digital presence. His work spanned nearly six years and provided him with diverse skills in web design and user experience management.
Education and Expertise
Maz Ameli studied at Pepperdine University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and Computer Science. He furthered his education at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, focusing on Family Therapy. His educational background equips him with a unique perspective on user experience, combining technical skills with an understanding of human behavior. His expertise includes data visualization, analytics, and self-service analytics, which he applies in his current role at Metabase.
Contributions to Data Analytics and Visualization
Maz Ameli has made significant contributions to the field of data analytics and visualization. He has written about the Modern Data Stack and shared insights on self-service analytics and democratizing data exploration. His knowledge extends to cloud-based data solutions, data transformation, and modeling. Additionally, he has contributed to the Metabase blog, sharing his expertise and insights with a broader audience interested in data analytics.