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The Samelogic Podcast#99: How ScreenPal Transformed Its Global Brand with Kelly JuraEver wondered how major software companies execute successful rebrands? In this revealing episode of The Samelogic Podcast, Kelly Jura shares the strategic transformation of Screencast-O-Matic into ScreenPal. Through extensive UX research and user testing, their team turned brand confusion into a cohesive product experience that bridges both educational and enterprise markets. Learn how they leveraged social listening, executed global user research, and managed a seamless 24-hour rebrand rollout during unprecedented times. Perfect for UX designers, product managers, and digital strategists looking to master the art of data-driven rebranding.
2024-11-1423 min
The Samelogic Podcast#96: Insights on Learning, Growth, and Building Great Products with Robert TaRobert Ta's transition from chemical engineering to product management illustrates the dynamic nature of tech careers. Ta's engineering background provides a unique perspective on UX design and product development challenges. His story underscores the value of adaptability in the ever-evolving product management landscape.
Ta shares key insights on team building in product management, emphasizing the importance of assembling a "humble, hungry, and smart" crew. His strategies for prioritizing customer feedback and managing enterprise client expectations offer valuable lessons for UX designers and product managers alike. Ta's approach to product leadership draws parallels to captaining a ship, highlighting...
2024-09-1626 min
The Samelogic Podcast#95: Finding Balance in UX Research with Cory LebsonUX research veteran Cory Lebson shares insights on the field's evolution, AI's impact, and the importance of community in this engaging podcast episode. He discusses balancing rigorous research with business needs, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fostering collaboration between researchers and product managers. Cory's psychology background and decades of experience offer valuable perspectives on creating user-centric products in today's fast-paced tech landscape.
2024-09-0926 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #94: Navigating Challenging Situations in UX Research with Kelly MoranKelly Moran, VP of Experience Research and Insights, discusses how her background in anthropology shapes her approach to UX research. She emphasizes the importance of the reflexive, holistic, and emic perspectives in understanding user behavior. Kelly shares a story about lenses to illustrate the need to recognize and understand our own biases. She also discusses the importance of empathy and cognitive empathy in bridging the gap between different user perspectives. Kelly highlights the need for research initiatives to be aligned with the broader strategic goals of the company and emphasizes the value of integrating insights from digital, physical, and...
2024-07-0128 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #93: How Generative UI is Changing UX with Nick BabichNick Babich, fmr. UX designer at brain.ai, discusses the vision and challenges of designing AI-driven interfaces. The goal is to create a more natural and seamless interaction between humans and technology. The design process involves understanding user intentions and providing interfaces that solve their specific problems. The design system follows the atomic design process, creating consistent and adaptable components. Collaboration between designers, engineers, and data scientists is crucial for effective cross-functional teams. As AI becomes more prevalent, the role of designers will evolve, but human-centered design will remain important. Ethical considerations involve how people use AI tools, and...
2024-06-2429 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #92: Adapting to Change in UX Design with Aneta KmiecikAneta shares her remarkable career journey from architecture to UX design, highlighting the challenges and transitions she faced. She discusses the overlaps and differences between the two fields, the impact of AI on UX design, and the importance of effective research methods and feedback loops.
2024-06-1035 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #91: Beyond Jakob's Law: A Conversation with Jakob NielsenUsability has evolved significantly since 1983 with advancements in technology. Jakob Nielsen highlights the importance of AI, iterative design, and usability heuristics in UX design. He advises UX professionals to adapt to emerging technologies, observe users, and stay updated through mentorship and research to succeed in the evolving UX field.
2024-05-271h 00
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #90: How to Create a User Obsessed Company Culture with Jared SpoolIn this conversation, Jared Spool discusses the roadblocks organizations face in embracing a UX-focused culture and shifting their focus to the user. He emphasizes the importance of understanding users' needs and experiences and making them the center of decision-making. Jared also shares strategies for winning over skeptics, building a thriving UX culture, and breaking through resistance to change. He highlights the significance of education and training in creating a user-centric culture and explains how companies can keep UX at the top of their agenda. Jared emphasizes the role of leaders in influencing and inspiring others and offers advice for...
2024-05-2052 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #89: Advancing UX Maturity for Researchers with Thomas StokesThomas Stokes, co-founder and principal at Drillbit Labs, discusses his career in UX research and the challenges and opportunities in the field. He emphasizes the importance of understanding human factors and psychology in UX research. Stokes also shares insights on adapting research methods to different industries and tailoring approaches to meet clients' needs. He provides advice on assessing a client's UX maturity level and advancing their UX practice. Additionally, he discusses the value of ROI calculations, storytelling, and live sessions in convincing stakeholders to invest in UX research. Stokes also offers guidance for those interested in pursuing a career...
2024-05-0632 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #88: Designing with a Problem-Solving Mindset with Ruben CespedesRuben's career evolution has been remarkable, from print design to leading complex design systems. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and learning new skills to stay on the cutting edge. He shares his experience of transitioning from graphic design to coding and the challenges he faced. Ruben highlights the need for designers to scale their thinking and specialize in a particular area. He also discusses the importance of mentors and recommends finding mentors through current jobs, networking, and online platforms. Ruben emphasizes the need for effective communication and fostering collaboration in remote teams. He advises against blindly following design...
2024-04-2231 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #87: Empathy, Storytelling, and Design Systems with Mitchell ClementsMitchell discusses his journey from engineering to UX design and product management, highlighting how his engineering background has given him a unique perspective on solving complex design and product issues. He emphasizes the importance of foundational research and regular exposure to users in order to uncover the right insights and translate them into actionable product strategies. Mitchell also shares his experience in building design systems and managing cross-functional teams during times of rapid growth. He discusses the role of UX design and research in driving user acquisition, retention, and expansion in a product-led strategy. Mitchell emphasizes the power of...
2024-04-1530 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #86: Effective Communication in Design Leadership with Josh KlenertJosh Klenert, Chief Design Officer at Bakkt, shares insights on crafting user-centric experiences in the latest Samelogic podcast. Discover how empathy, research, and adaptability drive innovation across industries, from crypto to entertainment. Klenert discusses balancing creativity with regulations, championing inclusivity, and the evolving role of design leadership.
2024-04-0124 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #85: How to Transition from Generalist to Specialist with Julia DeBariJulia DeBari, a seasoned UX designer, shares her fascinating industry journey on the Samelogic podcast. From her early days in interaction design to navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving field, Julia offers valuable insights into the world of UX. She discusses the shift towards specialization, the potential impact of AI, and the importance of ethics in design.
2024-03-2524 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #84: How To Master The Art of Creation with Bob BaxleyBob Baxley, a seasoned Silicon Valley UX Designer, shares his journey in software design and unique perspectives on Apple's culture, his experience working with Steve Jobs, leadership challenges, and the impact of his Autism Spectrum Disorder on his work.
2024-03-1139 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #83: How to Chart Product Path with Siddharth IlangovanSid cracked the code to climb from business analyst to senior product leadership at Autodesk, Amazon and more. In this insider podcast, he downloads hard-won insights on understanding customers, navigating PM roles, crafting strategies, championing users amidst dissent, leveraging data in tough calls, and learning to turn weaknesses into strengths.
2024-02-2622 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #82: The UX Research Reckoning Is Not Here with Debbie LevittStrategist Debbie Levitt shares her adaptive approach to transforming companies by balancing customer needs and business goals. Learn how proper research, not assumptions, helps startups gain clarity. Hear Levitt's perspective on the value of user-centric product development and the need for accountability in understanding users.
2024-02-1934 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #81: Uncovering the Product Mindset with Jessica HallJessica Hall, VP of Design at CoStar Group, joins us to discuss her journey from graphic design to leading digital transformation for the commercial real estate data leader. Jess shares key lessons on testing ideas through experiments, achieving alignment in design, understanding organizational behavior, and applying a user-centric approach - valuable insights for any product team.
2024-02-1222 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #80: Designing for Sales Teams with Alissa MarrProduct UX designer Alissa Marr transitioned from graphic design to design sales software for startup Trender.ai, adapting her skills for this new user base. She shares approaches like understanding customers, innovating outdated sales workflows, strategically enhancing user experience by digitizing processes and researching industry trends.
2024-02-0521 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #79: How to Design Low-Carbon Digital Products with Michal WisniowskyMichal Wisniowski is a seasoned product designer based in LA. He shares the complexities of reducing the carbon footprint of digital products. Discover Michal's unique approach, incorporating visual communication tools and lean UX research methodologies to effectively convey climate concepts and engage audiences. Gain valuable insights for building innovative and eco-friendly digital solutions.
2024-01-2218 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #78: How to Build Communities with Kaylee SlusserDive into the dynamic world of community management with Kaylee Slusser, Lead Product Manager at Chief, as she unveils unconventional lessons from her tenure at Facebook and Amazon. Discover expert insights on understanding user needs, mapping journeys, ensuring safety, and launching engaging products. Kaylee's unique journey and expertise provide valuable tips for building and nurturing online communities. Tune in for an immersive discussion on community platform development, and gain actionable strategies to foster positive connections!
2024-01-1523 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #77: How to Overcome Barriers in UX with Jessie ChenEmbark on a journey with trailblazing UX designer, Jessie Chen, as she shares her path from visual arts to product design leadership. Discover how she transitioned from 2D game artist to a Principal UX Designer at Autodesk, creating award-winning experiences and guiding others through in-house design education. Tune in for career insights, creative expansion tips, and overcoming barriers in the world of UX.
2024-01-0821 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #76: Designing Products That Empower with Raleigh TomlinsonEmbark on a fascinating journey with Raleigh, a seasoned senior product designer, as they share insights into human-centered, data-driven product development. From optimizing onboarding flows to shaping AI projects, discover the intersection of design, meditation, and technology. Join the conversation on the evolving landscape of product development in the era of AI.
2023-12-1828 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #75: Maintaining Strategic Alignment with Sejla VatresEmbark on a journey into the dynamic world of product management with Šejla Vatres, Senior Product Manager at Seera Group! 🚀 In this insightful episode, Šejla shares her unique experiences, from navigating the challenges of living in the Middle East to driving digital transformation in global travel brands. Discover her unconventional path into product management, the intricacies of stakeholder management in the face of change, and the tools she swears by for success. Tune in as Šejla unveils the secrets to effective reputation management, user-generated content tools, and overcoming the impatience that comes with the territory.
2023-12-1118 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #74: Drawing Inspiration Outside Your Field with Katsiaryna ChuprynaExplore 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!
#SamelogicPodcast #UXDesign #Innovation #Productmanagement
2023-12-0419 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #73: The Confidence to Jump In with David SiegelDiscover 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.
2023-11-2723 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #72: Culture Shock in Corporations with Abbas JafferAbbas 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 adapting to the fast-paced, problem-solving environment. The conversation unfolds into a comparison between academia and tech research, Abbas's perspectives on technology fears and AI integration, and his qualitative research strategies, providing valuable insights for both researchers and tech enthusiasts.
2023-11-2026 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #71: Generating Design Ideas that Resonate with Aram StepanianDiscover 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! #UXDesignSecrets #PodcastInsights #DesignPassion #UserExperience #SamelogicPodcast
2023-11-1321 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #70: The Art and Science of UX Copywriting with Grace BerryExplore 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 UX copywriting mistakes, and explore the importance of empathy and user-centric design. Don't miss this episode!
2023-11-0620 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #69: Can Your Work Align with Your Values in UX? with Sowmya SubramanianJoin 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 chaos to drive impact.
Previously at large companies, Sowmya honed PM skills but faced hurdles. At a nimble nonprofit, she gained customer access and expertise in Lean and Six Sigma. Her diverse experiences prepared Sowmya...
2023-10-3031 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #68: Storytelling + Design = Magic! with Emilie MazurekJoin 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 design community, making her story a compelling one for aspiring UX designers. Tune in for valuable insights into standing out in the UX design industry, aligning career goals with personal values, and the power of continuous learning.
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2023-10-2315 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #67: Staying Inspired in UX with Janisa SimmonsGet 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, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Janisa offers advice for designers starting out, along with her thoughts on emerging trends and the bold UX i...
2023-10-0926 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #66: From Consultant to Product Pro with Harish PotabathulaWith 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 SaaS FinTech space, where he honed his craft in developing innovative solutions to complex financial challenges. For the past four years, he has been a driving force at Whatfix, another...
2023-10-0219 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #65: Mark Baldino, Co-founder at Fuzzy Math 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-centric approach, stressing the vital role of research, strategy, and data in the design process.
Today, he's dedicated to empowering internal design teams, helping them make a significant impact within organizations. His expertise c...
2023-09-1828 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #64: Joseph Argiro, Head Of Product at Enter The VoidJoseph 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 until he left to join a crypto startup, ICO Alert, as their 2nd employee, helping them scale to 30+ employees and multi-millions in ARR. He joined as a data analyst and quickly became the...
2023-09-1124 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #63: Alexander Weingart, Former Lead Product Manager at ShopifyAlex 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 entertainment brands: TV Guide, Metacritic, GameSpot, and GameFAQs, and before that, as a product lead at CBS and Microsoft.
Outside work, he loves playing tennis, board games, electronic music, and food. Most importantly, he loves coaching other PMs (current and...
2023-08-1429 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #62: Afua Bruce, Author of The Tech That Comes NextAfua 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 then took her talents to the FBI, using her engineering and management skills to serve her country. From there, she moved to the White House, where...
2023-08-0224 min
The PlayerZero PodcastL stands for Learning | Dwayne Samuels (Founder @ Samelogic)Dwayne Samuels is the founder of Samelogic - an AI company that harnesses the power of your community and team with AI to build products that solve real problems. In our conversation, Dwayne and I discuss entrepreneurship in the Caribbean, adjusting to life in the United States, winning an international tech competition hosted by Microsoft, and how L stands for Learning. Here’s an overview of our conversation:* Introduction to Dwayne Samuels & how he got into product management (00:00)* What was your first product (10:28)* Data silos and user feedback (19:36)* Staying effective outside of...
2023-08-0149 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #61: Max Blum UX / UI Designer at Snap! MobileMax 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 Enterprise UX. Over the weekends, you can usually find him exploring the California coast by motorcycle, reading about business strategy, or improving his lap times around the Karting track.
2023-07-2430 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #60: Chuck Moore, Chief Design Officer at DesignMapChuck 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 power of product experimentation and its impact on delivering outstanding user experiences.
2023-07-1728 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #59: Johnny Bilotta, VP Of Product at Chain.ioJohnny 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 product strategies, and established efficient deployment processes. He also held the position of Head of Design at Arcweb Technologies, where he led a digital design department and developed sales strategies. With expertise in product management, creative strategy, team leadership, and product design...
2023-07-1031 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #58: Rohan Katyal, Product Lead at MetaRohan 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.
2023-07-0530 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #57: Liz Pouya, Lead Product Manager At Chili PiperLiz 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 offer.
2023-06-0720 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #56: Jeff Appel, Lead Designer at Ghost Town Creative ServiceJeff 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 healthy, cross-functional, and collaborative teams.
When Jeff isn't designing, he's doing stereotypical Colorado things like skiing with his two daughters, rock climbing, cycling, or catching a yoga session. He loves to read and write...
2023-05-1224 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #55: Johnathan Le, Senior UX Designer at AppianJonathan 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.
2023-04-2114 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #54: Mary Blabaum, Senior UX Manager at AcquiaMary 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 element and necessary responsibility of being a UX professional. Mary coaches her team and organization on the value of human-centered design by asking hard questions and connecting people - building connections not just within the p...
2023-04-1414 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #53: Rochel Polter, Lead UX Designer at Chabad.orgRochel 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, establishing UX as a strategic partner by facilitating communication and partnerships with different departments, or creating better processes for working and documentation, the bigger picture is woven into daily research and design.
2023-04-0730 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #52: Sandesh Shinde, Design Lead at SAPSandesh 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 responsibility for defining UX strategies, conducting user research, creating design systems, and developing product roadmaps in close collaboration with business stakeholders. Sandesh is committed to institutionalizing design thinking within the organization and regularly facilitates collaborative design workshops to foster...
2023-03-3112 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #51: Nipurn Doshi, Lead Product Designer at Sigma ComputingNipurn 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 morning and like gaming and playing table tennis.
About Sigma:
Sigma is a cloud analytics platform that uses a familiar...
2023-03-2413 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #50: Tasneem Muchhala, Product Manager at RemoTasneem 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 used the platform, where customers had problems, and any feedback they had to improve their experience. From there, she was able to pivot into Product and keep doing what she loves.
She...
2023-03-1713 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #49: James Dunckley Lead UX Designer at EdelmanJames is a Lead UX designer at Edelman and is described as curious, driven, and compassionate. His passion for design and ability to find simple solutions to complex problems has defined his career. James has been a graphic & web designer for over 20 years. Applying that experience and passion to the UX field has challenged him in new and exciting ways. Learning to allow research to guide his path and design decisions has enhanced his ability to create more engaging and immersive experiences for the end user.
2023-03-1012 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #48: Kelby Hertanu, Product Designer at AsanaKelby Hertanu is a product designer at Asana, a work management solution that aims to help humanity thrive by enabling the world's teams to work together effortlessly; he is currently working on design systems. Before Asana, Kelby designed various products across different platforms and companies like Varo Bank and Temenos, which gave him the opportunity to practice end-to-end design for a variety of industries and platforms. You catch Kelby dancing, watching anime, or sipping some quality libations when he's not designing.
2023-03-0319 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #47: Rotem Waissman, VP Of Design at Monday.comRotem is currently the VP of design at Monday.com, an open platform that democratizes the power of software so organizations can easily build work management tools and software applications to fit their every need.
She spent the last nine years at Monady.com, but before that, she worked at RED-ID.
Rotem speaks on how she got started in design, what she has learned over the years, and how she builds designs that users love.
2023-02-2422 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #46: Kadie O'Malley, Lead Product Designer at MVMNTKadie is currently the Lead Product Designer at MVMNT, a free TMS platform for freight brokerages, where she is responsible for building a world-class design team. Before MVMNT, she worked as a Customer Experience and Design Consultant with numerous clients.
Kadie has experience taking new products from ideation to launch, relying on her technical and creative background to build cross-collaborative relationships and ensure product success. Kadie holds an Informatics degree from Indiana University and a Masters in Experience Design.
She is passionate about creating products with a positive impact, designing experiences that leave customers in...
2023-02-1716 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #45: Ayelet Paz Akler, Product Design Lead at ApplitoolsAyelet is a professional UX and product design lead with extensive experience in the technology industry. She has spent the past few years working in fast-paced start-ups, leading design teams to create impactful experiences for mobile and B2B SaaS products. She thoroughly understands the end-to-end design process, from research to delivery, and is well-versed in Agile methodologies and organizational processes.
Previously, Ayelet was part of a global UX team at NICE, a large enterprise company. She took a major part in creating and implementing a new design system for the organization's products. She...
2023-02-1016 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #44: Sean Dekkers, Head of Product Design at DigitsSean is a human-centered product designer hell-bent on solving as many problems as he can get his hands on. Having spent time at IDEO, McKinsey, Google, Visa, and now Digits, he has led cross-functional teams across many industries.
From Apple Pay to Ferrari and Google Search, Sean has created products touched by billions of people using a simple process that can be applied to almost any problem.
Today you can find him spending his time talking to business owners and working with the engineers at Digits, trying to solve some of the business world's messiest...
2023-02-0314 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #43: Aditya Rao, Lead Designer at YoomiAditya is a Lead Designer at Yoomi Health, a healthcare startup that reimagines physical therapy using machine learning. He works on the digital experience of their platform Yoomi, aiming to gamify a patient's interaction with their therapist.
Prior to this, he worked at ThinkPlace as a Design Strategist to develop a digital ethics framework to help companies navigate ethical strategies for digital transformation.
And during his time in India, he was a Product Designer at JioTesseract Reliance, where he worked to develop the JioGlass, India's first mixed reality product.
He is currently doing his...
2023-01-2716 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #42: Yonas Berisa, Product Designer at AsurionYanos is a Nashville-based Product designer at Asurion. He has a background in sales and graphic design, amounting to 10 years of experience in customer digital communication.
As a human interaction designer, he honed my skills in paying strong attention to detail and design quality. Yonas is passionate about tech, design, and their abilities to better our world.
He firmly believes that design and technology can help sustain our economy and environment and help communities worldwide solve challenging problems.
2023-01-2013 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #41: Matt Meeks, Senior UX Designer at JitterbitMatt is a Senior UX Designer at Jitterbit, an Integration Platform as a Service.
He started as a graphic designer 30 years ago but gradually transitioned to UX design, where he's been for the past decade.
He focuses on user experience design for enterprise software applications and enjoys the complexity and challenges that enterprise applications offer.
2023-01-1313 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #40: Justin Leonard, UX Architect at AxwayJustin Leonard is a Southern California native now living in Phoenix, AZ, working as a Principal UX Architect.
Over the past 15 years, he has helped companies build teams that understand their users, from early-stage startups to global brands.
As a consultant, he worked with companies such as H&R Block, Teleflora, Vegas.com, No Fear, and others to implement digital transformations across products and services.
2022-12-3020 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #39: Mahmoud IIyan, VP of Product at VBOUTMahmoud is an experienced Product Manager with a strong track record of success in driving innovation and delivering results.
His professional skills and interests include problem-solving in design and code, building strategies and roadmaps, and managing cross-border teams.
He has had the opportunity to work with a range of startups across the globe and has gained valuable insights and experience through these diverse experiences.
In Mahmoud's current role, he is committed to continuing to grow his skills and expertise to drive meaningful impact for my organization and the end users we serve.
2022-12-2314 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #38: Tracy Dai, Senior Product Designer at LinkedInTracy Dai is currently a Senior Product Designer at LinkedIn, working on LinkedIn Marketing Solutions.
Before that, she was at Flexport, designing software that provides sustainability solutions for the global supply chain.
Before Flexport, Tracy worked at Adobe for four years, designing multiple different B2B SaaS products that empower marketers to perform better.
She studied marketing in school and is very passionate about the intersection between product design and marketing technology.
She was born and raised in Shanghai, China. After moving around between Ann Arbor, Chicago, Portland, and LA, she is c...
2022-12-1617 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #37: Pancrazio Auteri, Board Member at ContentWisePancrazio is a Product management executive and serial entrepreneur that helps startup founders become investable through a compact and challenging focalization program.
Pan is a passionate team builder. He likes achieving speed by empowering teams to take calculated risks through clarity, alignment, and trust.
He's a tech guy who has shown the light of effective product management and is always promoting the product culture around the job to be done and outcome-driven innovation.
He hired and coached 100+ engineers, designers, and product managers, often covering the role of transition manager from a small size...
2022-12-0929 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #36: Magda Pereira, Product Owner at OutSystemsMagda is the Product Owner at OutSystems, which is a low-code platform.
Her work includes infusing AI on OutSystems IDE to guide and accelerate the developers that build OutSystems applications.
The most recent feature she worked on is using Language Understanding to automatically generate queries to fetch data from databases, making it easier for developers to perform complex queries.
Before working as a Product Owner, Magda worked as a Product Designer.
2022-12-0214 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #35: Jake Taylor, Director of Product Design at JumpCloudJake has a 16-year career in design. He has helped companies and teams deepen and broaden their UX practice capabilities.
Jake also inspires and accelerates design innovation and grows and promotes the adoption of design best practices.
Outside of work, you'll find him busy with his two fantastic boys, watching a movie, or settling into a good book.
2022-11-2515 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #34: Myra Xiong, Principal Product Designer at BirdeyeMyra is the Principal Product Designer at Birdeye, where she has spent the last 5+ years helping local businesses manage their customer experience.
In her time here, she had the pleasure of mentoring multiple designers, leading the creation and maintenance of their design systems, and creating and improving upon their product offerings.
Outside work, Myra enjoys spending time on different creative outlets, such as watercolor, brush lettering, or origami.
2022-11-1810 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #33: Skyler Rexrode, Lead Product Manager at QuantcastSkyler is responsible for improving the user experience across the Quantcast platform. He uses his diverse background in data visualization and robotics to make empathetic decisions for the user. A former career in the fast-paced advertising world with an experience in street art and skateboarding are some of the inspirations Skyler draws upon in his designs.
2022-11-1217 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #32: Raitis Linde, Lead Designer at TogglRaitis is a design facilitator on a mission to spark collaborative creativity.
He has helped teams in the telecommunication, financial, and energy sectors shape digital services and internal workflows for over a decade.
Currently at Toggl, mentoring, developing, and supporting the design team to help make time tracking and planning painless.
His background is in participatory innovation, human-centered design, and systems analysis.
2022-11-0516 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #31: Casey Bell, UI/UX Designer at RingCentralCasey is a UI/UX Designer at RingCentral, a provider of cloud-based communication and collaboration products and services for businesses.
Before transitioning into UX, Casey headed information systems and technology for four years at a nonprofit organization supporting 800 ministries across Virginia. There she learned business technology administration and how a company's efficiency can be maximized using small changes in process, communication, and design.
She enjoys photography, travel, and pickup soccer in her free time.
2022-10-2810 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #30: Romina Ideses Episode, Senior Product Manager at DailpadRomina is a Senior Product Designer at Dialpad, a cloud-based software communications company powered by AI. She is part of the Design Product team and is responsible for improving the user experience across various devices.
Before working at Dialpad, she worked at Despegar, the leading company in booking hotels & flights, and PedidosYa, the leading app for delivery in Latinoamerica.
She holds a graphic design degree from The University of Buenos Aires and is currently studying Ontological Coaching. She has always been passionate about building digital products with a focus on the design system process to...
2022-10-2116 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #29: Uri Ashi, Senior Product Designer at Gong.ioUri Ashi is a senior product designer at Gong.io, the leading Revenue Intelligence platform, leveraging AI to go beyond traditional CRM and transform revenue teams. Besides that, Uri (pronounced Oori) is also a peace activist, a published author and illustrator, an award-winning animator, an entrepreneur (x2), a basso in a choir, a backing vocalist, and a guitar player in Gong’s band, a husband and a father.
2022-10-1414 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #28: Farheen Noorie, Director of Product Management, Growth and Monetization at ZendeskFarheen has a background in engineering and worked at PayPal for many years before moving into Product Management at Zendesk. She currently leads Buying Experience, which is a part of the broader Growth and Monetization team. She is interested in anything related to growth and revenue drivers for a product, KPIs that matter vs. not, and solving complex business and technical problems. She is also interested in learning the guitar but has been procrastinating for over a year now.
2022-09-3013 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #27: Zia Mohammed, Senior Product Manager at AWS QuantumWe sat down with Zia Mohammad to chat about his life journey, the identities he's carried, and his career journey in product management. Zia is a Sr. Product Manager at AWS Quantum and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computational Neuroscience from The Ohio State University. Outside of work, Zia can be found reading about technology policy, globetrotting, or searching for the best dessert shop in NYC.
Zia's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ziamohammad
2022-09-1621 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #26: Ebony Shears, Former Vice President of Product at ForbesEbony was the former Vice President of Product for Forbes and started as a project manager and spent 6+ years there. Before joining Forbes, Ebony worked at ESPN, GLG, and NINE21. She spoke with us about working at Forbes and how she got started in Product.
2022-08-2614 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #25: Yusuf Bhinderwala, Product Manager at GartnerYusuf is a Product Manager at Gartner, a leading research and advisory company. Yusuf works on Gartner's digital recommendations system, aiming to personalize users' interaction with Gartner. In his role, he develops and enhances product features that help surface the resources that are most relevant and of interest to the user based on the problem they're trying to solve, with minimal user effort.
Prior to being a PM, Yusuf worked as a mechanical engineer and later moved to Strategy and Ops post my Master's.
Outside work, he enjoys hiking, cooking, and discussing pop culture!
2022-07-1613 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #24: Richard Ferreira, Product Manager at The DeltaRichard is a Product Manager at The Delta, a leading venture builder in Europe and Africa. He's had experience validating ventures for entrepreneurs and corporates and is currently working with a German startup in the home services space, driving their platform development and strategic initiatives.
2022-06-0313 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #23: Austin Yang, Senior Product Manager at SoftrAustin is a Lead Product Manager at Softr, the easiest no-code web app builder. Previously, he has built products at growth-stage companies like Klook and Landbot. Austin can often share his thoughts about product-led growth, SaaS, and product management at: austinyang.co.
2022-05-2713 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #22: Papatya Sutcliffe, Senior Product Manager at DeliverooPapatya is a Senior Product Manager in the Delivery team at Deliveroo. She is responsible for the product roadmap and metrics associated with solving the problem of optimally matching our logistics network's capacity to meet order demand. Effectively matching our delivery capacity powered by a self-employed Rider fleet to a highly peaky and variable order demand profile- whilst at the same time maintaining a strong, compliant Rider proposition- is at the heart of the problem her team is trying to solve.
Before Papatya joined Deliveroo, she was at BP. She led the roadmap and...
2022-05-2014 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #21: Parth Choksi, Senior Product Manager at TeslaParth is a Senior Product Manager at Tesla, where he manages the ownership experience for Tesla's Energy Products (Solar Panels, Solar Roof, Powerwall, and Wall Connector). Before that, he co-founded and exited a startup in the Virtual Reality space, where he led Product and tech. When he is not busy, Parth loves gaming and hiking. He also follows Soccer and is an ardent Formula 1 fan.
2022-05-1313 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #20: Kaivalya Powale, Product Manager at HackerRankKaivalya leads enterprise products at HackerRank that help the largest tech companies recruit engineers effectively. He also owns HackerRank's integration strategy, app ecosystem, and API platform. In this episode, Kaivalya speaks with Dwayne about finding the next big play, hiring the right team, and a product culture that makes startups successful.
2022-05-0615 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #19: Ashima Goyal, Senior Product Manager at CarvanaAshima is currently working as a Senior Product Manager at Carvana and leads the pre-purchase experience in the direct-to-consumer mobile app on iOS and Android. She has taken multiple products from concept to launch for millions of customers in the B2C space. Ashima started her role as a Technology Consultant at Deloitte and later moved into Product Management after doing her MBA. With most of her product career spent at startups, she is well-versed in scaling products in a fast-paced environment and driving iterative product growth.
2022-04-2913 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #18: Jason Yi, Product Manager at MicrosoftJason is a product manager at Microsoft who has experience working on both enterprise and consumer products. Jason shares his journey into product management, his current experience, and some lessons he has learned early in his career.
2022-04-2210 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #17: Chakkaradeep Chandran, Principal Product Manager at GoDaddyChakkaradeep is a highly passionate, outcome-driven product manager who strives to design and launch innovative software products. Chakkaradeep is currently working as a Principal Product Manager at GoDaddy. As part of the core Identity team, Chakkaradeep leads the platform team in building a secure & adaptable authorization platform for GoDaddy’s products and services.
2022-04-1515 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #16: Martin Lasarga, Group Product Manager at PostclickMartin Lasarga is a Group Product Manager at Postclick, the first AI-driven solution to guarantee increased conversions for digital marketers.
Throughout his 15+ year career, he has worked cross-functionally with design, technology, and engineering partners to define and build SaaS solutions globally.
With experience in Marketing, Machine Learning, Content management, and Artificial intelligence, Martin is a seasoned product leader passionate about solving real problems and adding value with cutting-edge technology solutions.
In addition to his work with Postclick, Martin is a dedicated Product Mentor with Product League, mentoring PMs worldwide. Outside of the office, Mar...
2022-04-0812 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #15: Dhiraj Bhat, Product Manager at Unit21Dhiraj Bhat is a fintech product manager experienced in launching products from conception to launch. He works at Unit21, a fintech company, to make compliance and fraud checks easy. Previously, he worked at GCoin to launch a new and responsible way of owning gold. If he's not busy building the next fintech product, Dhiraj can be found writing about football(that is really played with the feet) and product management.
2022-04-0116 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #14: Ritika Mathur, Technical Product Manager at Arrive LogisticsRitika is a Technical Product Manager at Arrive Logistics. She has orchestrated the development of Softwares, APIs, Robots, and Data products from inception to launch. She is outcome-driven, and she loves to work through ambiguity to build products that truly add value and move the needle for her customers. In the past, she has also worked as a Data Scientist and transformed the way organizations make decisions using data.
2022-03-2511 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #13: Heather Chen, Director of Product at KiaviHeather has a software engineering and data science background, endeavoring to create and enable AI/ML-powered products that are indispensable, beloved, and empowering to all. Heathers is currently a Director of Product at Kiavi, a FinTech/PropTech start-up empowering real estate investors with modern technology, timely capital to fund opportunities, and the confidence required to unlock the value of America's aged homes. She leads all product activities to grow Kiavi's data differentiation that leads to customer growth, new revenue streams, etc.
Before Kiavi, Heather was a Senior Director of Product at JLL, heading JLL's...
2022-03-1818 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #12: Angel Jaime, Chief product Officer at YayzyAngel Jaime is the Chief Product Officer at Yayzy, a London-based startup focused on helping individuals and businesses act against climate change based on their financial data. Throughout his 10+ year career, Angel has led the launch of mobile apps, b2b, and b2c products, and led product teams at global eCommerce and Fintech players such as Booking.com, Revolut, and Just Eat. Angel has an Executive Master of Business Administration from EADA Business School and a Master's Degree in Business Intelligence. He is also a Product Management instructor at Product School and publishes the weekly product management newsletter...
2022-03-0411 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #11: Parth Acharya, Senior Product Manager at AmazonParth is a tenured product leader, experienced in driving products from conception to launch across Enterprise and Consumer technologies. Parth started his product career at Dell Technologies, leading the B2B eCommerce experience as a group product manager and launching a patented checkout experience for high-volume eCommerce events such as Black Friday. Parth is currently a product manager at Amazon Alexa and owns smart home products and technologies that power core voice interactions, such as "Alexa, turn on the living room lights."
2022-02-1809 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #10: Chandrika Maheshwari, Growth Product Manager at PlaidChandrika is a Growth Product Manager at Plaid, a company that provides the easiest way for people to connect their financial accounts to an app. She joined Plaid after spending ~2 years in a Growth Product role at DocuSign and a summer stint at Nike. Chandrika shares what her journey into product management looked like, how she uses her experience from DocuSign in her current role at Plaid, and what experimentation in her role looks like.
2022-01-1709 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #9: Jon Gordner, Senior Director of Product at TextioAs the Senior Director of Product at Textio, Jon Leads Product Management and Product Marketing. Before entering the startup world, Jon started his career as a PM at Microsoft, where he focused on transforming the user experiences of its most widely used products.
2021-10-0114 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #8: Adam Cheyer, Co-founder of SiriAdam Cheyer, the co-founder of Siri, speaks with Dwayne Samuels about the benefits of experimentation and allowing data to drive product decisions. Adam talks about the strategy he uses to know when’s the right time to bring ideas to market and the tools he uses for Go-To-Market initiatives.
2021-07-1508 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #7: Steve Choquette, Former GTM Product Manager at IBMHost Dwayne Samuels continues the chat with Steve about IBM's history in AI. Steve talks about the strategy used at IBM in AI and the history of Watson, and the growth mindset behind decisions Steve made as a GTM Product Manager.
2021-06-1613 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #6: Steve Choquette, Former GTM Product Manager at IBMSteve spent 40+ years at IBM, where he started as a Software Programmer and later became the GTM Product Manager and Product Manager for Strategic Watson Partners. As a former GTM Product Manager at IBM, Steve's goal was to bring order out of chaos. He talks about the changes in the market and in AI from back then compared to now. Steve speaks with host Dwayne Samuels about his roles at IBM and tells us the difference and similarities between being a Software Analysis and a Product Manager.
2021-06-0909 min
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2020-10-0400 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #5: Hiro Kanno, Product Marketing Manager at LinkedInHiro started as a Customer Success Manager in Japan and was the first CSO hire in their Tokyo office. He moved to the US to continue as a CSM for their biggest global clients. As a Product Marketing Manager at LinkedIn, his mission is to successfully develop and manage international market acceleration strategies, and executing targeted regional market "launches" with comprehensive integrated GTM motions. Hiro speaks with host Dwayne Samuels about his role at LinkedIn and how the PMM role overlaps with the role of a PM.
Music: When You Wake Up by Diana Taylor
2020-08-1714 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #4: Vanessa Michelle Garcia, UX Researcher at FacebookAfter spending the first half of her career creating beautiful artifacts for audiences to be persuaded by, Vanessa decided to design products that people could use to feel smarter and more in control. This is the reason she joined Facebook as a User Experience Researcher on the New Product Experimentation team. Vanessa talks with Dwayne Samuels about how Product Managers can use various research methods to properly interact with their users. Music: Joseph McDade - Glacial Waves
2020-07-2113 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #3: Jamie Chung, Executive Product Manager at BBCAs the Executive Product Manager at the BBC, Jamie Chung helps the company with crafting a path to the future using AI. Jamie chats with Dwayne Samuels about his efforts with leading the Product Management efforts around BBC's voice assistant, Beeb, and much more.
Music: Action - The Plain Ensemble
2020-07-0308 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #2: Joel Dean, Software Engineer at WordPress.comIn this episode Dwayne Samuels chats with Joel Dean, mobile software engineer at WordPress.com. Joel speaks about his love for remote work and how to have a great relationship with Product Managers in a remote setting.
2020-05-2910 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode #1: Nick Sinai, Product Manager at Walmart eCommerceHost Dwayne Samuels chats with Nick Sinai, who is a Product Manager at Walmart eCommerce. Nick speaks about how he got into Product Management, what he loves about his role and how he overcomes issues he faces in the industry.
2020-05-2310 min
The Samelogic PodcastEpisode 0: What’s Got Ten Minutes about?Our host, Dwayne Samuels, delves into the topics that will be discussed on the podcast and the reason for its existence
2020-04-0701 min