Christopher Dao
Senior Product Designer
Multidisciplinary design leader helping companies grow through user-driven design
WORK EXPERIENCEElectric AI
Lead designer on AI initiatives and R&D incubators. Shaped user experience and overall design of AI-driven solutions, including asset management, onboarding, warehousing, and device security features. Aligned product development with business goals for a transitioning SaaS company. Facilitated feature discussions and established a clear product vision and iteration strategy. Designed solutions for the ADP marketplace.
Senior Product DesignerApril 2023 - PresentElectric AI
Led design efforts across multiple teams with a focus on driving revenue conversion from services to SaaS. Contributed to several business-critical projects, fostering alignment between product and engineering on roadmap deliverables. Conducted usability testing for various product enhancements to improve user experience. Designed for Slack and Teams marketplace.
November 2021 - April 2023Product DesignerZOLL Data Systems
UX DesignerLed the design of ePCR products, emphasizing SaaS growth and user engagement. Developed and implemented style guide practices for consistent user experience across platforms. Spearheaded the mobile design system, enhancing usability for EMS professionals. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to apply Design Thinking methodologies in product development. Designed for iOS and Android marketplace.
January 2021 - November 2021ZOLL Data Systems
UX GeneralistPublished user personas and implemented a design strategy for product iteration. Drafted wireframes, redlines, and technical specs for engineering and product. Synthesized and shared out user behavior research to validate business direction. Worked with remote developers to align deliverables.
November 2019 - January 2021goldenHour EMS
Business AnalystCollaborated with users and SMEs to define best workflow practices. Facilitated product development workshops. Recommended enhancement options to stakeholders with respect to healthcare compliance regulations. Prototyped each major feature and contributed to the design system.
January 2017 - November 2019EXPERTISEProduct Design
Prototyping / sketching / wireframing / user interfaces / user experience / style guides
User Research
User interviews / usability testing / data analysis / persona development
Accessibility / reusable components / implementation & scaling / typography / guidelines
Design System
Communication
Presentation / writing / critique / stakeholder alignment
ACHIEVEMENTSElectric IT Hub for ADP Workforce Now®
ADP Marketplace - 2024
Most Innovative - Hackathon
Electric AI - 2022
ZOLL® emsCharts® NOW
iOS/Android - 2021
EDUCATIONNeilsen Norman Group
Lean UX and Agile
EMSTA EMS
NREMT - Basic Certification
UC San Diego
English Language and Literature B. A.
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