# Mykola Mykhailian > UX Program Manager @ Google | AI Systems Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/mykolamykhailian I am a Lead Product Designer at Google, with over 10 years of experience in creating intuitive and engaging user experiences for web and mobile platforms at Apple, 3DLOOK and more. My core competencies include data visualization, generative AI, user interface design, interaction design, and prototyping. My mission is to transform complex data into compelling visuals that empower users to make informed decisions. I am passionate about solving visual problems, designing user-centric interfaces, and creating dynamic, real-time data interactions using cutting-edge techniques. I collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct user research and testing, and iterate on designs to continuously improve user satisfaction and product usability. Some of my work can be viewed on my portfolio at www.mykola.design. ## Work Experience ### UX Program Manager @ Google Jan 2025 – Present | Mountain View, CA Designing next-generation AI systems - building intelligent agents and platforms that transform how organizations operate, decide, and innovate. ### Senior Product / UX Designer @ Apple Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | Sunnyvale, California, United States • Strategic UX Leadership: Leading the UX design initiatives at Apple, overseeing data visualization and generative AI projects to drive innovative and user-centric product development. • Global Performance Analytics: Designed and implemented multiple analytic dashboards to track and visualize performance metrics on a worldwide scale, providing critical insights and facilitating informed decision-making across the organization. • Advanced User-Centric Design: Oversee the development of cutting-edge user interfaces that prioritize seamless navigation and highly engaging interactions, significantly enhancing overall user satisfaction. • Complex Data Visualization Mastery: Lead the transformation of intricate datasets into highly compelling and actionable visuals, empowering stakeholders and users to make data-driven decisions. • Comprehensive Testing and Optimization: Direct extensive user testing and iterative design process to continuously refine and improve product usability, ensuring exceptional user satisfaction. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate UX best practices into the overall product strategy, fostering a collaborative environment that drives the success of innovative projects. ### UX Designer @ Apple Jan 2021 – Jan 2024 | Sunnyvale, California, United States • Data-Driven UX Design: Spearhead UX design at Apple, specializing in data visualization and generative AI, to create intuitive and engaging user experiences. • User-Centric Interfaces: Develop user interfaces prioritizing seamless navigation and engaging interactions, enhancing overall user satisfaction. • Complex Data Visualization: Transform intricate datasets into compelling visuals, empowering users to make informed decisions. • Real-time Data Interaction: Create dynamic, real-time data interactions using cutting-edge techniques to enrich user experiences. • Testing and Optimization: Conduct user testing and iterate on designs to continuously improve user satisfaction and product usability. • Innovation and Storytelling Through Data: Stay at the forefront of UX trends and AI advancements while crafting compelling narratives through data visualization, enabling users to derive meaningful insights and enhancing the overall user experience. ### Senior Web Designer @ 3DLOOK Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Mateo, California, United States • Brand Strategy and Design Expertise: Crafted brand strategies and design systems for consistent visual identities, enhancing brand recognition across projects. • User-Centered Insights: Conducted user surveys and interviews, fostering a commitment to data-driven, user-centered design. • Persona and User Flow Analysis: Analyzed survey and interview data to create personas, user stories, and user flows, aligning designs with user needs and behaviors. • Holistic Brand Development: Developed brand strategies, company messaging, and overall brand identities to align design with organizational goals. • Multimedia Versatility: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create diverse marketing and sales assets, including videos, animations, emails, and social media content, highlighting multimedia design versatility. • Prototyping and Development Collaboration: Built responsive prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and worked closely with development teams, emphasizing a hands-on approach and effective communication within interdisciplinary teams. ### UX Apprentice @ Bloc Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area Extensive online program dedicated to mastering UX/UI principles for both web and mobile design, as well as frontend development. This immersive program featured a project-based curriculum and invaluable mentorship from seasoned design and development professionals. During this mentorship journey, I accomplished the following: • User-Centric Research: Conducted user surveys, usability tests, and in-person interviews, gaining deep insights into user needs and preferences. • Comprehensive Brand Strategy: Collaborated on brand strategy and design systems for various projects, encompassing logo creation, color palette selection, typography specifications, and the establishment of comprehensive design systems. • Iterative Wireframing: Engaged in the iterative process of crafting low and high-fidelity wireframes, beginning with initial sketches and continuously testing wireframes throughout projects to ensure alignment with user objectives. • High-Fidelity Mockups: Produced high-fidelity mockups for diverse projects and leveraged them to create interactive prototypes for user testing, ensuring optimal user experiences. • Hands-On Development: Constructed responsive prototypes using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, tackling frontend challenges head-on to deepen my understanding and skills in web development. This comprehensive program not only equipped me with a strong foundation in UX/UI design principles but also empowered me to integrate my design insights into functional frontend development, making me a versatile and well-rounded UX Designer ready to tackle complex projects. ### Senior Graphic Designer @ Custom Teez Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 | Milpitas, CA 95035 As a Senior Graphic Designer, my career has been defined by excellence in the following areas: • Strategic Project Management and Design Execution: I've adeptly formulated and implemented research plans for numerous projects, ensuring a systematic and data-driven approach to design. • Innovative Logo and Print Design: I specialize in crafting strategic design solutions that are not only unique but also convey compelling messages, leaving a lasting impact. • Prototyping Expertise: My ability to swiftly create prototypes tailored to specific client requirements has facilitated agile and effective project development. • Leadership and Team Building: In addition to my design responsibilities, I've taken charge of developing quarterly goals, while also contributing to the growth of the team by recruiting and providing valuable training. My multifaceted skill set combines design excellence with project management acumen, making me a valuable asset in translating ideas into visually stunning and impactful designs. ### Graphic Designer @ iCustom Jan 2009 – Jan 2014 | 925 Blossom Hill Rd suite 1475, San Jose, CA 95123 • Strategic Design Planning: Develop and execute design strategies aligned with client objectives, ensuring that each project has a clear and purposeful visual direction. • Branding Expertise: Create and maintain brand identities, including logos, style guides, and visual assets, to establish a consistent and recognizable brand presence. • Print and Digital Mastery: Skillfully design a wide range of materials, from print collateral such as banners and promotional materials to digital assets like social media graphics and web elements. • Client Collaboration: Foster strong client relationships by actively listening to their needs, providing creative solutions, and delivering designs that exceed expectations. • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor junior designers, elevating their skills and fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment. ## Education ### Business and Finance in Accounting and Business/Management Mission College ### Associate's degree in International Business and Finance Interregional Academy of Personnel Management (IAPM) ### Junior Specialist of Finances in International Law and Finance Economic Legal Technical - School ### Associate's degree: Junior Specialist of Law in Finance, Law, Banking Finance and Law Lyceum ### High School Diploma in Physics; Math Lyceum School #157 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mykolamykhailian - Website: https://mykola.design/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/mykolamykhailian JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/mykolamykhailian/resume.json Last updated: 2026-02-23