# Neil Aalto > Principal Product Designer | End-to-End • Interaction • Visual | Currently Transforming MDM, Security & Compliance with AI/UX Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/neilaalto I craft multi-modal, cross platform solutions from brainstorming through implementation & beyond. I believe that true genius lies in understanding the intersection of design, technology and human needs. It is through this understanding that I create beautiful and intuitive product experiences that deliver measurable business impact. ## Work Experience ### Product Design + Research @ Iru Jan 2025 – Present B2B2C MDM, Security & Compliance SAAS Currently leading the end-to-end product design of Iru AI chatbot/context model and our AI-native compliance automation platform, During which I have taken it from zero-to-one in 4.5 months, effectively reducing audit prep by 58%, cutting onboarding friction by 70% and boosting conversion 43%. All made possible through my mix of speed, clarity, and systems thinking. ### Sr. Product Design Manager @ Alight Solutions Jan 2021 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco Bay Area B2B2C Health & Benefits Platform Delivered measurable results by applying my rare blend of interaction design, visual design and prototyping skills to successfully transform and integrate our core product through user-centered design principles – resulting in conversions rising to 51% and core task completion rates to 58% (average) from the low 30’s. • Led a cross-functional team and individually contributing to consistently deliver work on tight schedules (Agile), while thriving in a fast-paced, highly distributed, loosely structured environment. • Crafted intuitive and visually appealing designs across our AI chat assistant, web and mobile by applying end-to-end user experience processes and workflows (research, user journeys, goal analysis, wire-framing, visual design and rapid prototyping). • Fluidly collaborated cross-functionally to create solutions that delight users, elevate our product to new heights and influence the industry while improving the lives of our customers. ### Sr. Principal Product Designer @ Aon Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area B2B2C Healthcare Marketplace Evolved and significantly increased the reach of our core product through an exceptional balance of comprehension and simplification of complex healthcare concepts. Delivered elegant user-centered designs and artifacts, while synchronously meeting the needs of our users within the requirements of business and regulatory compliance. ### Co-Founder | Head of Product Design @ PSM14 Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Pacific Basin AR/XR Enterprise SAAS • Conceptualized and designed user-centered Augmented/Mixed Reality software solutions for leading clients within the Oil & Gas Industry. • Executed on 0>1 with creative UI/UX solutions within the industry’s Process Safety Management space. • Conceived, designed, prototyped and pitched innovative AR/XR solutions to clients. • Scaled the design team throughout our pursuit of funding. ROLES: Individual contributor ↣ Design leadership ### Sr. Product Designer @ DAQRI Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Sunnyvale, California, United States AR/XR Enterprise SAAS • Performed as the creative visionary for Daqri’s SAAS Augmented Reality publishing platform & suite of mobile applications (Android, iOS, Linux) within the R&D center. • Conceived and designed user-centered solutions that evolved our existing applications as well as new spatial computing product extensions. • Executed on 0–1 with innovative UI/UX solutions. • Transformed user goals into intentional & effective design solutions. • Mentored and coached an expanding team of multi-disciplined designers across two locations. ROLES: Individual contributor ↣ Design leadership ### User Experience Consultant @ A2UX Design Jan 2007 – Jan 2015 | Greater Los Angeles Area IOS / Android Applications • Conceptualized, created and delivered user-centered mobile software solutions for start-ups to medium-sized businesses. • Owned the full product design life-cycle from discovery through implementation comprising of creative visual, user experience, interaction design and branding services. ### User Experience Designer III @ Yahoo! Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | Greater Los Angeles Area Web Search & Lifestyle Product Responsible for conceptualizing, creating and communicating innovative visual solutions to complex design problems that addressed rotating business requirements - while embracing brand standards, market fit and users needs. ## Education ### B.S. in Visual Communication | Graphic Design BSU ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/neilaa - Portfolio: http://www.neilaalto.com - Portfolio: http://www.fleefromreality.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/neilaalto JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/neilaalto/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13