Heidi Cykana
About Heidi Cykana
Heidi Cykana is a Senior Product Manager specializing in 508 Compliance at Navitus Health Solutions in Madison, Wisconsin. With nearly two decades of experience in online media, she focuses on creating user-friendly designs for government websites and applications.
Work at Navitus Health Solutions
Heidi Cykana has been serving as a Senior Product Manager specializing in 508 Compliance at Navitus Health Solutions since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring that digital products meet accessibility standards for users with disabilities. Her work is centered in Madison, Wisconsin, where she contributes to the development of user-friendly interfaces for government websites and applications.
Previous Experience in Multimedia Development
Before her current position, Cykana worked as a Multimedia Developer at American Family Insurance from 2001 to 2002. This role provided her with foundational experience in digital media production, which she has built upon throughout her career. She also held various positions in web design and user experience, including roles at NIC Inc. and Harland Clarke.
Education and Expertise
Cykana studied Digital Marketing at Madison Area Technical College, where she earned a Technical Diploma in 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, obtained in 1998. Additionally, she has a Master of Library Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, completed in 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in HTML5, CSS, and accessibility standards.
Background in Teaching and User Experience
Heidi Cykana has a strong background in teaching, particularly in usability and accessibility. She served as an instructor at Madison Media Institute in 2008, where she shared her knowledge of user experience design. Her nearly two decades of experience in online media have focused on front-end design and user experience, making her a knowledgeable resource in her field.
Career Progression and Roles
Cykana's career includes diverse roles that have shaped her expertise in user experience and web design. She worked as a Web Producer at Harland Clarke, a UX Designer at NIC Inc., and held multiple positions at OneEvent Technologies, including Lead Front-End UX Developer and Program Manager. Her extensive experience across various organizations highlights her adaptability and commitment to enhancing user interactions with digital products.