Hear From Industry Leaders

Sharanya Ravichandran

Vice President, Service Design & Experience Strategy

Sharanya, a design leader with 14+ years of experience, shapes consumer banking UX at JPMorgan Chase. She has led UX in fintech, ad tech, and entertainment, driving data-driven, user-centric design. With a background in SaaS, e-commerce, and gaming, she blends strategy and innovation to enhance user experiences.
Tara Petrucci Jazayeri

Director, Experience Strategy

Tara is the Director of Experience Strategy at Mastercard, where she leads a team in creating intuitive and impactful digital experiences. With over a decade of experience in UX and product design, she focuses on innovative strategies that enhance user engagement and drive business success.
Jimmie Solomon

Head of Product Design

Jimmie is the Head of Product Design at Fiserv, where he leads UX/UI design and user research initiatives to craft intuitive financial solutions. With over 15 years of experience, including leadership roles at SeatGeek and Verizon, Jimmie excels in fostering robust design cultures and mentoring talent to drive innovation.
Erin Essex

Senior Interaction Designer

Erin is a Senior Interaction Designer at Google, specializing in automation within the Google Ads team. Prior to joining Google, she served as the Director of Product Design at MongoDB, where she led a team in unifying the navigation across multiple web properties, enhancing user experience and cohesion.

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The Evolving Role of Design Leaders

Explore how design leaders are evolving from hands-on practitioners to strategic influencers, shaping company vision and cross-functional collaboration.
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AI & Design: Enhancing Creativity and Decision-Making

Examine how AI is influencing design workflows, from automation to hyper-personalization, and how designers can harness its potential while maintaining human empathy.
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Designing Cohesive Experiences Across Platforms

Explore strategies for ensuring seamless customer journeys across digital channels, bridging web, mobile, and emerging touchpoints.

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Entering The Building

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