Alex B.
About Alex B.
Alex B. is a Senior Product Designer with extensive experience in user experience design and product development. He has worked for notable companies such as Shopify and Workato, and has a strong educational background in design and project management.
Work at Workato
Currently, Alex B. serves as a Senior Product Designer at Workato, a position held since 2023. In this role, Alex works remotely and focuses on product design initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. Alex's responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and ensure that design solutions meet user needs.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Before joining Workato, Alex B. worked at Shopify as a Senior Product Designer from 2017 to 2023. During this six-year tenure, Alex contributed to various design projects in a remote capacity, focusing on improving user interfaces and overall user experience for Shopify's platform.
Background in User Experience Design
Alex B. has extensive experience in user experience design, having worked at Questrade Financial Group as a Senior UX Designer from 2012 to 2013, and as Team Lead User Experience Design from 2013 to 2017. In these roles, Alex led design initiatives and managed UX teams to deliver effective design solutions for financial services.
Education and Expertise
Alex B. has a solid educational background in design and management. Alex earned a Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Graphic Design from OCAD University from 2003 to 2008. Further studies include courses in Managing People and Managing International Projects at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, as well as workshops in User Experience Design and Design and Visual Communication at Adaptive Path and Schule für Gestaltung Basel.
Project Management and Methodologies
Alex B. possesses experience in leading projects using various methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and Lean. This expertise enables Alex to align UX team development plans with business product roadmaps effectively. Additionally, Alex has been involved in evaluating team performance and establishing individual career growth plans, contributing to the overall success of design projects.