Jason Hobbs
About Jason Hobbs
Jason Hobbs is the Director of User Experience at National Instruments, with over two decades of experience in managing software and hardware product design teams.
Jason Hobbs at National Instruments
Jason Hobbs currently serves as the Director of User Experience at National Instruments (NI). With over two decades of experience at NI, Jason has held several key managerial positions within the company. His extensive career at NI includes roles such as Section Manager, Product Design, and Senior Group Manager, Systems Software, among others. Jason has been pivotal in shaping the company's strategies in both software and hardware product design.
Jason Hobbs' Career Progression at National Instruments
Jason Hobbs began his career at National Instruments as an Applications Engineer and Manager from 2000 to 2002. He then transitioned to the role of Group Manager, Driver Software, where he served for six years. From 2008 to 2010, he worked as Group Manager, Application Software, followed by a seven-year stint as Senior Group Manager, Systems Software, in Austin, TX. From 2017 to 2022, Jason held the position of Section Manager, Product Design. In 2022, he took on his current role as Director, User Experience.
Education and Expertise of Jason Hobbs
Jason Hobbs studied Biomedical Engineering with a focus on the Electronics Track at Texas A&M University, graduating in 1999. His academic background laid the foundation for a versatile career in both software and hardware product design. With expertise that spans driver software, systems software, and user experience, Jason has developed a comprehensive skill set that allows him to effectively manage and lead diverse teams.
Jason Hobbs' Role in User Experience at National Instruments
Since assuming the role of Director, User Experience in 2022, Jason Hobbs has been instrumental in refining and advancing the user experience strategy at National Instruments. His extensive background in various product design and software management roles provides him with a unique perspective on creating user-centric designs. Under his leadership, the user experience team collaborates closely with other departments to ensure that products meet high usability standards and foster positive user interactions.