Dan Olsavsky
About Dan Olsavsky
Dan Olsavsky is a Senior UX/UI Designer currently working at Scaled Agile, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado, where he specializes in maturing product design practices and managing the design system.
Work at Scaled Agile
Dan Olsavsky has been employed at Scaled Agile, Inc. as a Senior UX/UI Designer since 2018. In this role, he specializes in maturing product design practices and manages the design system. His contributions are integral to the company's design initiatives, enhancing user experience and interface design across various products.
Previous Experience in UX/UI Design
Before joining Scaled Agile, Dan Olsavsky held several positions in UX/UI design. He worked at ProKarma as a Senior UX/UI Designer for six months in 2017, and at Welltok, Inc. for eleven months in 2012. Additionally, he served as Principal Product Designer at Antfarm Collaborative, LLC from 2013 to 2017, where he focused on product design and user experience.
Background in Front-End Development
Dan Olsavsky has a strong background in front-end development, having worked at multiple companies in this capacity. He was a Senior Front-End Developer at Crocs, Inc. for eight months in 2009, at HealthGrades, Inc. for eleven months from 2010 to 2011, and at OppenheimerFunds, Inc. for one year from 2011 to 2012. His experience in front-end development complements his design expertise.
Education and Expertise
Dan Olsavsky studied at The Art Institutes, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Arts from 2002 to 2004 and an Associate of Arts in Computer Animation from 1999 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in UX/UI design and product development.
Mentorship and Tutoring Experience
In addition to his design roles, Dan Olsavsky has been a UX/UI Career Mentor at Springboard since 2020. He also served as a Private Tutor at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for one year from 2000 to 2001. His mentorship roles demonstrate his commitment to guiding the next generation of designers and developers.