Uris Dacosta
About Uris Dacosta
Uris Dacosta serves as the Chief Design Officer at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in design leadership, having held senior roles at various companies including PayPal and GoDaddy.
Work at RingCentral
Uris Dacosta has served as the Chief Design Officer at RingCentral since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving innovation and transformational change through design leadership. His position in the San Francisco Bay Area allows him to influence the company's design strategies and enhance user experiences across RingCentral's product offerings.
Previous Experience in User Experience Design
Before joining RingCentral, Uris Dacosta held several significant positions in user experience design. He worked as the VP of User Experience Design at Proteus Digital Health, Inc from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the VP of Design at GoDaddy from 2017 to 2021 and served as the VP of Global Design at PayPal from 2011 to 2016. His extensive background in these roles contributed to his expertise in creating user-centered design solutions.
Education and Expertise
Uris Dacosta earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from The George Washington University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his approach to design leadership, emphasizing the importance of business acumen in the design process.
Background in Design Leadership
Uris Dacosta has a diverse background in design leadership, having worked at various companies before his current role. He was the User Experience Director at Isobar from 2007 to 2011 and a Sr. Principal UX Architect at NTT (formerly Keane) from 2006 to 2007. His career reflects a commitment to collaboration and hard work, which he believes are essential for achieving significant outcomes in design.
Passion for Crafting and Design
Uris Dacosta has a passion for making and crafting, which significantly influences his approach to product design. This passion drives his commitment to creating innovative and effective design solutions that enhance user experiences and meet business objectives.