Who are you in design?

Let's talk about who you are in your career and where do you want to go, are you a people manager, are you an IC or are you a hustle til you drop consultant. We are going to talk about that journey of discovery in our careers and where we can set ourselves up for success.

September 18, 2024
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10:00 am
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Career Growth & Leadership
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Joe Cahill
Joe Cahill
Experience Design Manager, Unqork

With 20+ years of experience, an infectious smile, and a big presence, Joe Cahill is one of the most passionate designers you will meet. His experience has led him to successfully design and build products across a range of industries, and has also helped many Fortune 50 teams restructure their product development team operations to successfully create and deploy products more effectively. His passion for the customer and excitement for design has left a rippling impact on the industry, and he continues to spend his time learning about how people experience, interact with and use digital products in this constantly evolving industry.

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