Derek Spychalla
Holistic Experience Designer & Leader | Forging New Paths through Design and AI | Creative Problem-Solver & Aspiring Design Mentor
- Role
- Director of Product at UnitedHealth Group
- Location
- Pawtucket, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Derek Spychalla
I\'m a seasoned product experience manager, currently in healthcare and I\'m dedicated to designing innovative, user-centric solutions. With over ten years of experience in design, I\'ve led diverse projects, from AI platforms in regulatory spaces to unique consumer experiences.My expertise spans experience design, branding, and digital marketing, coupled with solid skills in people management and systems thinking. I hold a Bachelor\'s in Art focusing on graphic design and a strong background in computer science.My approach is grounded in creativity, open-mindedness, and empathy, striving to exceed expectations with every project. I\'m passionate about blending design and technology and driven by a curiosity to explore new solutions in AI and machine learning.I\'m looking to take the next step into a director role, aiming to lead teams to create groundbreaking experiences. In the long term, I aspire to mentor and promote the importance of creativity in shaping future technologies.Outside of work, I\'m a gamer, a design enthusiast, and a tech gadget aficionado.Let\'s connect to share ideas, collaborate, or talk about the future of design and technology!
Experience
Director of Product
Jun 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Education
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Certification in Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Framingham State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design and Illustration
Skills
- Social Networking
- Web Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Apple Certified
- Ic3
- Customer Service
- Dreamweaver
- Illustrator
- Articulate Studio
- User Interface Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Creative Direction
- Graphics
- UI Design
- Digital Illustration
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Art
- Flash
- Typography
- Digital Art
- Brand Development
- Advertising
- Illustration
- Logo Design
- Windows
- User Experience
- Marketing
- After Effects
- Photoshop
- Mac Osx
- Responsive Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Mac
- A+ Certified
- User Experience Design
- Social Media
- Os X
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