Mirko Mandic

About Mirko Mandic

Technology’s power is my fuel. Solving hard, impactful UX problems is my passion.Having guided UX design from inception to shipping delightful, widely used products, I have a track record of positively affecting many lives through my work.I dig deeply to identify unmet needs. I am not afraid to think broadly when solving for them.I architect end-to-end experiences. I have designed and shipped UI platforms that continue to be built upon, and I have delivered experiences that focus on specific moments in one’s life.I sketch, wireframe, prototype, and write. I tell stories and help turn them into reality.I grow and lead teams.I connect ideas by focusing on people, and I connect people around ideas. I get energized by painting the vision and (re)framing problems for people I collaborate with.I take pride in learning every day.

Experience

1. Design Director, Business Messaging

   Meta

   Apr 2021 — Present

   Supporting UX teams that are making messaging the primary way for people to connect with businesses. No waiting on hold, no long email threads. Instead, getting things done with businesses as easily as messaging with friends and family.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Science (M.S.), HCI (Computer Science)

  2002 — 2004

• Charleston Southern University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science/Math

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Human Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
• Information Architecture
• Agile Project Management
• Software Project Management
• User-Centered Design
• Usability Testing
• Software Design
• Usability
• Human-Centered Design
• Creative Direction
• Scrum
• Interaction Design
• User Experience Design
• User Experience
• Wireframes
• User Interface Design