Vlad Averin
About Vlad Averin
Vlad Averin is a Group Lead in Product Design at PandaDoc, currently based in Prague, Czechia. With a background in experience design and front-end development, he has worked at EPAM Systems and PandaDoc, focusing on accessibility and user experience.
Current Role at PandaDoc
Vlad Averin serves as the Group Lead for Product Design at PandaDoc, a position he has held since 2022 in Prague, Czechia. In this role, he oversees the product design team, focusing on creating user-centered design solutions that enhance the overall user experience. His leadership involves guiding design strategies and ensuring that the team adheres to accessibility standards, making products usable for individuals with diverse abilities.
Previous Experience at PandaDoc
Before his current role, Vlad Averin worked at PandaDoc as DesignOps from 2020 to 2022 in Minsk, Belarus. During this time, he contributed to optimizing design processes and enhancing collaboration between design and development teams. Additionally, he held the position of Product Designer for five months in 2020, where he focused on creating effective design solutions that met user needs.
Experience at EPAM Systems
Vlad Averin's career at EPAM Systems spanned several roles from 2016 to 2020 in Minsk. He began as a Junior Software Engineer, progressing to a Software Engineer, and later served as an Associate Experience Designer and Experience Designer. His work involved applying technical skills and design principles to improve user experiences across various projects.
Education and Expertise
Vlad Averin studied at the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics, where he focused on Computer Technology and Computer Systems Technology from 2013 to 2017. He possesses skills in front-end development, including proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. His expertise extends to managing design systems and style guides, conducting user testing, and creating wireframes and prototypes.
Skills in User Experience Design
Vlad Averin has extensive experience in user experience design, emphasizing accessibility standards to ensure inclusivity in product usability. He is skilled in conducting user testing, interviews, and surveys to gather insights that inform design improvements. His ability to create wireframes and prototypes allows him to effectively translate user requirements into functional design solutions.