Dmitri Nikolajev
About Dmitri Nikolajev
Dmitri Nikolajev is the Head of Design at Rapid, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in design roles at various companies, including Pipedrive and InVision Software.
Current Role at RapidAPI
Dmitri Nikolajev serves as the Head of Design at RapidAPI, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees design strategies and initiatives, ensuring that the user experience aligns with the company's objectives. His leadership in design contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience at Pipedrive
Dmitri Nikolajev has extensive experience at Pipedrive, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Product Design Team Lead from 2017 to 2018, followed by a position as Product Design Manager from 2018 to 2019. He later served as Design Operations Manager from 2019 to 2021. His various roles at Pipedrive allowed him to develop and implement design processes that enhanced product usability.
Design Background at InVision Software
Prior to his tenure at Pipedrive, Dmitri Nikolajev worked at InVision Software as an Interaction/UX Designer from 2005 to 2012. His seven years in this role provided him with a solid foundation in user experience design, where he focused on creating intuitive interfaces and improving user engagement.
Educational Background
Dmitri Nikolajev completed his secondary education at Tallinn Secondary School № 58 from 1985 to 1995. He then attended Moscow State Social University, where he studied social economics from 1995 to 1999. His educational background has equipped him with skills relevant to both design and social dynamics.
Experience at iGame
Dmitri Nikolajev also has experience at iGame, where he worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2016. His roles included Front End Developer and UX Designer, as well as UX Designer and Product Owner. He also served as an Agile Coach, contributing to the development of agile methodologies within the organization.