Jesse Westlund
About Jesse Westlund
Jesse Westlund is a User Experience Lead - Manager at Protiviti in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in user experience design and animation.
Current Role at Protiviti
Jesse Westlund currently holds the position of User Experience Lead - Manager at Protiviti, located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, he has been actively working on user experience design and management since 2014. His responsibilities include developing detailed user experience workflows, wireframes, and prototypes for applications, as well as providing internal support and guidance for the accounts team in both existing and new client sales.
Previous Experience at RBA, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Jesse worked at RBA, Inc. as a Senior User Experience Architect from 2012 to 2014. Based in Wayzata, MN, he engaged in creating custom user experience branding for platforms like SiteCore and Kentico. His role predominantly involved bridging the gap between designers and developers by producing front-end code that facilitated collaboration.
Experience at Magenic Technologies
From 2010 to 2012, Jesse was a Senior User Experience Design Consultant at Magenic Technologies in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. During his tenure, he focused on SharePoint customization and media design. His role involved creating style guides and UX documentation to support development teams.
Educational Background
Jesse Westlund studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation. His academic tenure from 2002 to 2006 provided him with a strong foundation in animation and media design, which has fueled his professional journey across various organizations.
Experience at Various Companies
Jesse's career includes diverse roles in different companies leading up to his current position. He worked as a New Media Designer at United Health Group from 2007 to 2009 in Golden Valley, MN. Earlier, his roles included Animator positions at Nickelodeon Studios and Fishy Fishy Productions, and Motion Graphics/Animator at Linnan & Associates Law Firm, LLC. He showcased his versatility in different facets of media design and animation across these engagements.