Herman So
About Herman So
Herman So is the Lead User Experience Designer and Principal Cartographer at Telenav in Santa Clara, California. He has previously worked at Lonely Planet and Aero Geometrics Ltd., and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Simon Fraser University.
Current Role at Telenav
Herman So is currently the Lead User Experience Designer and Principal Cartographer at Telenav, based in Santa Clara, California, United States. Since joining Telenav in 2011, he has been instrumental in leading user experience design and cartography projects. His role involves overseeing the design of user interfaces and map-related applications, ensuring they meet high usability standards and provide accurate cartographic information.
Lonely Planet Experience
Before his tenure at Telenav, Herman So worked at Lonely Planet as a Managing Cartographer for Europe from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, he held the position of Cartographer from 2000 to 2002. During his time at Lonely Planet in Franklin, Tennessee, Herman was responsible for creating and managing maps that were integral to Lonely Planet's travel guides, contributing to the accuracy and reliability of the company's cartographic outputs.
Career at Aero Geometrics Ltd.
Earlier in his career, Herman So was a Photogrammetrist and Cartographer at Aero Geometrics Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from 1998 to 2000. In this role, he specialized in the science of making measurements from photographs, which is crucial in the creation of accurate maps and models of geographical areas.
Educational Background
Herman So holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Simon Fraser University, where he studied from 1992 to 1997. He also attended Vancouver Community College (VCC) to study Culinary Arts from 2007 to 2008. His diverse educational background has contributed to a unique skill set, combining geographical knowledge with the principles of design and user experience.