Jp Checa
About Jp Checa
Jp Checa serves as the Director of Product Design at SimplePractice, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in product design and management, having worked at various companies including ZipRecruiter and MuckerLab.
Current Role at SimplePractice
Jp Checa serves as the Director of Product Design at SimplePractice, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading the design strategy and execution for the company's product offerings. His focus is on enhancing user experience and ensuring that design aligns with the overall business objectives. Checa's leadership in product design is pivotal for the development of innovative solutions that meet the needs of clinicians and their clients.
Previous Experience at SimplePractice
Prior to his current role, Jp Checa worked at SimplePractice as the Lead Product Designer for the Research Team from 2020 to 2021. He later took on the role of Product Design Manager for Clinician Experience from 2021 to 2022. In these positions, he contributed to the design and improvement of user interfaces and experiences, focusing on the needs of healthcare professionals using the platform.
Career at ZipRecruiter
Jp Checa has extensive experience at ZipRecruiter, where he held multiple positions. He began as a Manager of Product Design from 2017 to 2020, advancing to Senior Manager of Product Design for a brief period in 2020. Additionally, he worked as a UX Designer from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior UX Designer from 2016 to 2017. His roles involved leading design initiatives and enhancing user engagement through effective design strategies.
Educational Background
Jp Checa holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also earned an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, focusing on Business Strategy, Consumer Behavior, and Product Development/Management, from 2010 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in product design and management.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in product design, Jp Checa worked at various organizations. He was a Co-Founder and President at Convos, LLC from 2005 to 2011. He also served as a Product Manager at Bridg from 2012 to 2014 and as an MBA Associate at MuckerLab for four months in 2012. His early career experiences contributed to his expertise in product management and design.