Ali N.
About Ali N.
Ali N. is a Design Lead at Stellic, where he has worked since 2020, and previously held positions at Kik Interactive and Carta. He specializes in creating user-centered SaaS experiences and has a strong background in UX/UI design, having co-founded Meddy and earned degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Toronto.
Work at Stellic
Ali N. has been serving as the Design Lead at Stellic since 2020. In this role, Ali has spearheaded a design overhaul, establishing a scalable design system that enhances collaboration between design and engineering teams. Ali is a founding member of the product and design team at Stellic and holds ownership of the core Stellic experience. The focus is on crafting intuitive SaaS experiences that align user needs with business objectives. Ali has also designed multiple new product swim lanes, contributing to the development of 0→1 products.
Previous Experience at Kik Interactive, Inc.
Prior to joining Stellic, Ali N. worked at Kik Interactive, Inc. as a Product Designer from 2018 to 2019. This role took place in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where Ali contributed to product design initiatives for one year. The experience gained during this time helped to shape Ali's approach to user-centric design.
Experience at Carta
Ali N. served as a Senior Product Designer at Carta from 2019 to 2020, also in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. During this one-year tenure, Ali focused on enhancing product design, further developing skills in user experience and interface design.
Co-Founding Meddy
Before working at Kik Interactive and Carta, Ali N. co-founded Meddy, where Ali held roles as a Software Engineer and Designer from 2014 to 2016. This two-year experience contributed to Ali's foundational skills in product design and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Ali N. holds a Master's degree in User Experience Design from the University of Toronto, where studies took place from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, Ali earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University, completing the program from 2011 to 2015. This educational background underpins Ali's expertise in UX/UI design and collaborative problem-solving.