Neil Edwards
About Neil Edwards
Neil Edwards is a seasoned Product Manager and Director of Marketing with extensive experience in service and experience design. He currently serves as Principal Guide at Dirt and Gravel Motorcycle Adventures and has held various roles in product ownership and design across several companies in Victoria, BC.
Work at FreshWorks Studio
Neil Edwards has been employed at FreshWorks Studio since 2020, serving as a Product Manager, Product Owner, and Scrum Master. His role encompasses responsibilities in service and experience design, contributing to the development and management of products. His experience in these areas supports the studio's focus on delivering high-quality digital solutions.
Current Role at Dirt and Gravel Motorcycle Adventures
Since 2019, Neil Edwards has held the position of Principal Guide and Director of Marketing at Dirt and Gravel Motorcycle Adventures in Victoria, BC. In this role, he oversees marketing strategies and guides motorcycle adventures, leveraging his expertise in product management and design to enhance customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Illumina
Neil Edwards worked at Illumina in various capacities from 2015 to 2019. He served as User Experience Manager for seven months and later as Product Owner, Senior Staff for three years. His tenure at Illumina involved leading product development initiatives and enhancing user experiences in the life sciences sector.
Education and Expertise
Neil Edwards studied at Leeds Beckett University from 1997 to 2000, earning a BA (Hons) in Graphic Arts & Design. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in design principles, which he applies in his roles in product management and user experience design.
Career Background in Design and Media
Neil Edwards has a diverse career background in design and media. He worked at UKIP Media & Events as Art Editor and Senior Designer from 2002 to 2008. He also held positions at GenoLogics Life Sciences Software Inc. as Senior Designer from 2008 to 2012 and as Product Designer, Senior (UX) from 2012 to 2015, contributing to various design projects in the life sciences industry.