Ali Roberts
About Ali Roberts
Ali Roberts serves as the Head of Design at Nectar in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in various design and development roles, he focuses on user-centered design to tackle business challenges.
Work at Nectar
Ali Roberts has been serving as the Head of Design at Nectar since September 2022. In this role, he leads the design team, focusing on user-centered design principles to enhance the company's products and services. His leadership emphasizes collaboration and innovation, aiming to address business challenges through effective design strategies.
Previous Experience
Before joining Nectar, Ali Roberts held various roles in design and technology. He worked at ExxonMobil as a Full Stack Developer for 10 months in 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Content Strategist and Web Developer at ExxonMobil from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes positions as a User Interface Designer at Innovator's DNA and as a UX Designer and Front End Web Developer at Jarvis Ventures.
Education and Expertise
Ali Roberts earned a Master of Science in Information Systems from Brigham Young University, specializing in Management Information Systems with a Development Emphasis, from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University, completed from 2012 to 2017. His educational background supports his strong focus on technology and user-centered design.
Background
Ali Roberts has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various sectors, such as technology, design, and business analysis. He has worked at ExxonMobil in multiple capacities, including Data Visualization Analyst and Culture Change Advisor, and as a Business Analyst and Blockchain Development Intern. His early career also included an internship in Interaction Design with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Motivation and Leadership Style
Ali Roberts is motivated by enabling others and helping them achieve their goals. His leadership style at Nectar reflects this motivation, as he fosters an environment where team members can collaborate effectively and innovate in their design approaches. He prioritizes user-focused designs to address business challenges, aligning the design team's objectives with the overall goals of the organization.