The Samelogic Podcast

Explore Kate's unique journey from university lecturer to UX design maestro. Uncover the secrets of balancing client needs and user experience. Learn about her go-to design tools, creative process, and thoughts on enhancing Nike's website. 🚀 Don't miss out on engaging discussions about overcoming weaknesses and setting boundaries. Ready to level up your UX game? Tune in now! #Samelogi...

Discover the dynamic world of product management with David Mark Siegel, Principal PM at Microsoft. Delve into the psychology behind user understanding, experimentation, and problem-solving. Gain valuable insights on transitioning between diverse product domains and cultivating trust in teams.

Abbas Jaffer, Principal Researcher at Circle, in this episode of 'Cultural Influence in Tech.' Abbas shares insights from his multidisciplinary background in anthropology, Islamic studies, and product research, highlighting the impact of cultural understanding on user research. Delve into Abbas's transition from academia to the tech industry, where he discusses the challenges of adapti...

Discover the world of UX design with Aram in our latest episode! Gain insights into active listening, essential ideation tools, and the emotional future of UX. Dive into challenges and solutions in product design, explore the passion and collaboration within the design industry, and follow Aram's journey from curiosity to connection. Tune in for valuable inspiration and wisdom! #UXDesignSecret...

Explore Grace's Inspiring Journey in UX Copywriting! Join us for a captivating conversation with Grace, a rising star in UX copywriting. From her unique career path, where creativity meets clear communication, to the challenges of aligning products and prioritizing accessibility, Grace shares invaluable insights. Discover the power of tailoring communication for every user, learn from common U...

Join us in this inspiring episode as Sowmya shares how she navigated her career journey into product management, following her passion for understanding customers and solving problems. She found her ideal role at a nonprofit, leading research and portfolio strategy. Sowmya thrives on collaborating with her diverse, global team to creatively apply technology. She enjoys the fast pace and organizing...

Join us in this inspiring episode as Emilie, a former biochemistry and music student who transformed into a Senior UX/UI Designer at VEERUM, shares her remarkable journey. She emphasizes the importance of soft skills and storytelling in the field and provides strategies for managing challenging stakeholders. Emilie credits LinkedIn for enabling her to connect with influential individuals in the de...

Get ready for a fun, insightful chat with Janisa Simmons, a leading UX expert with over 15 years in the field. In this episode, we cover everything from Janisa's journey into design to her vision for the future. Janisa shares what sparked her initial interest in UX, transitioning from teaching to corporate UX, and leading design at Seeq.  We get the inside scoop on her process for research, id...

With over a decade of experience in the ever-evolving tech landscape, Harish brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to the forefront of this podcast. Starting his career as a consultant at IBM, he swiftly transitioned into the realm of product management, setting the stage for an impressive career trajectory. Harish spent five transformative years at Highradius, a prominent player in the B2B Sa...

 Mark Baldino, Co-founder of Fuzzy Math, is at the forefront of UX design, driving businesses to new heights through strategic design thinking. With a wealth of experience in human-centric design, he's a catalyst for optimizing products, boosting customer engagement, and enhancing profitability. Mark's recent insights shed light on the evolving UX landscape. He champions a more human-centr...

Joseph Argiro, Head of Product at Enter The Void, has left an indelible mark on various industries, from college tours to cryptocurrencies. With a career spanning over a decade, he has consistently demonstrated his prowess in product experimentation and innovation. Joseph built Uber / Aribnb for college touring marketplace in 2015 until selling early to a competitor. He then worked on Wall Street...

Alex Weingart has led product teams for 12+ years, defining the vision & user experience for amazing consumer products. Most recently, he led the Engagement & Conversion team within Shop, Shopify's consumer marketplace. Previously, he served as Director of Product & Design (overseeing a team of 9 PMs & Designers) at Red Ventures, driving product strategy for some of the biggest...

Afua Bruce is a leading public interest technologist whose work sits at the fascinating intersection of technology, policy, and society. Afua has an impressive history of serving her country and her community through various roles, demonstrating the powerful impact that technology can have when used for the public good. Her career started in the tech industry at IBM as a software engineer. She the...

Max is a UX/UI Designer from Richmond, CA. On paper, his background is in creative, with a bachelor's in Film/Television and a minor in Pop Music Studies. In practice, the shaping forces behind his work are asking questions, designing for emotion, and making everything he sees even better. He's created work in graphic design, film, live visual projection, web design, and both B2C and Enter...

Chuck shares his 15+ years of expertise in creating exceptional user experiences. Chuck's passion for innovative design solutions shines through from his work at TIBCO Software Inc. to leading the Customer Experience team at Wells Fargo. Discover the value of user-centered practices, visionary features, and collaborative approaches in shaping the future of UX. Please tune in to explore the pow...

Johnny is an accomplished product leader with extensive experience in financial technology and software solutions and is currently the VP of Product at Chain.io. Before Chain.io, Johnny served as VP of Product Design at myClin and PHILANTHROPI, where he standardized design styles, implemented scrum practices, successfully coordinated a pilot program with American Express, developed comprehensive p...

Rohan is a Product Lead with experience driving consumer, growth, and 0-1 products. Presently, Rohan works at Meta building new products. Previously, He's built products for +200M small businesses at WhatsApp, Instagram, Yelp, and Yahoo. As Founder, Rohan started a company for nonprofits to raise capital efficiently.

Liz is a Lead Product Manager at Chili Piper. She found product by way of Sales and then Customer Success, so championing prospect and customer needs is an integral part of her product development framework. Liz is a foodie, a yogi, and a mover and as someone who has lived on the east coast almost her entire life, she relocated to Denver a couple of years ago to enjoy all the mountains have to off...

Jeff Appel is Founder and Lead Designer at Ghost Town Creative Services, a small design studio located in Denver, Colorado. At Ghost Town and in various FTE situations, Jeff has worked with high-velocity startups, rad UX agencies, global enterprise companies, and just about everybody in between. He's passionate about connecting human beings, ideas, and objects through good design and building...

Jonathan is a Senior UX Designer at Appian with three years of experience, passionate about creating simple experiences for his users. In his free time, he provides tips to junior UX designers through his TikTok @johnathanyouruxmentor.

Mary is the Senior UX Manager at  Acquia . At Acquia, their mission is to deliver the universal platform of the world's greatest digital experiences. Her leadership within the UX space focuses on providing experiences that are accessible and usable and seek to exceed user expectations. Nine years of working in the technology space have taught me that collecting user data is the most vital elem...

Rochel is currently the Lead UX Designer at Chabad.org, the first and largest online hub for Jewish knowledge and lifestyle tools with 54 million annual unique users. She enjoys tackling diverse challenges and products with a proactive growth mindset and believes her role as a designer is simple: she does what it takes. Whether initiating and working on cross-functional collaborations, establishin...

Sandesh is a highly skilled and passionate design leader at SAP, with a strong focus on developing ERP products that exceed customer expectations. With extensive experience in UX design spanning over 15 years across North America, Europe, and South Asia, Sandesh brings a wealth of knowledge to lead and execute end-to-end UX design projects. As a results-oriented design lead, he takes responsibilit...

Nipurn is the Lead product designer at Sigma. He has been designing experiences for enterprise data analytics applications for 7+ years. He is originally from India, and I came to the US to pursue a master's in design at Indiana University, Bloomington. Outside of work, Nipurn is a husband to his lovely wife and pup-dad of a labradoodle. He spends a lot of time perfecting latte art every morni...

Tasneem is a Product Manager at Remo, a virtual events platform focused on humanizing the virtual event experience. It strives to help event hosts create engaging online experiences, just like in-person events, by helping guests build authentic connections. Before joining Product, Tasneem worked within Success and Community teams to build close customer relationships and identify how customers use...