# Valeria Terekhina > Senior Product Designer @ Verkada Location: Mountain View, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/valeria 👋 Hi, I’m Valeria. I’m a Lead Product Designer focused on building thoughtful, high-impact systems in complex environments. At Verkada, I design for physical security products across Cameras and Access Control — working on both web and mobile experiences. Designing in this space means balancing clarity, speed, and real-world consequences. The stakes are high, and simplicity matters. Before that, I led product initiatives in fintech and mobility. At Yandex Drive, Europe’s largest car-sharing service, I was the sole designer scaling the platform from 5,000 to 16,000 vehicles — designing for both consumers and fleet operators in a highly complex ecosystem. Across all roles, I’m drawn to systems thinking: turning operational complexity into intuitive flows, aligning cross-functional teams, and designing experiences that are both precise and human. Colleagues often say I move fast — not just in execution, but in generating thoughtful options and framing decisions clearly. I care deeply about the “why” behind every screen and about helping teams see the bigger picture. Beyond building products, I actively mentor designers and help them refine their portfolio storytelling and interview presence — something shaped by my own experience navigating the U.S. tech market . I believe great design brings clarity under pressure. 📫 Always open to conversations about product design, complex systems, and building with intention. ## Work Experience ### Senior Product Designer @ Verkada Jan 2025 – Present | San Mateo, California, United States Senior Product Designer working across Cameras, Access Control, and VX (large-screen monitoring experience), designing web, mobile, and TV-based interfaces within Verkada’s physical security platform. ・Design end-to-end workflows for monitoring, incident response, and access management in high-stakes environments. ・Partner closely with Product and Engineering to scope solutions, evaluate trade-offs, and ship features from concept to launch. ・Translate operational complexity into clear, intuitive interfaces across web, mobile, and TV surfaces. ・Drive cross-platform consistency in interaction patterns and information hierarchy. ・Contribute to scalable UX patterns within a growing security ecosystem. ・Focused on clarity under pressure — helping users quickly interpret information and act with confidence. ### Senior Product Designer @ Greenlight Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | California, United States Lead design on the Innovation team, owning zero-to-one initiatives to attract and engage new users. Responsible for the full design process — from early concepts and prototyping to launching fast, high-impact experiments. ### Senior Product Designer @ Step Jan 2022 – Jan 2025 | Palo Alto, California, United States As a Sr. Product Designer at Step, I lead the design and strategy for the banking pod, focusing on creating seamless user experiences and optimizing financial workflows within our mobile app. I collaborate closely with product managers and developers to deliver scalable, user-centered UI solutions that drive both user satisfaction and business growth. I actively participate in user interviews and research sessions, ensuring that design decisions are deeply informed by user needs and aligned with business goals. I also analyze data and conduct usability testing to refine and enhance product features. Occasionally, I assist with marketing materials, leveraging AI tools to support user engagement and conversion efforts. My work bridges the gap between user-centric design and business objectives, resulting in improved mobile app usability, successful feature launches, and measurable outcomes that support Step’s mission. By combining strategic thinking with hands-on expertise, I deliver impactful solutions that create value for both users and the company. ### Lead Product Designer @ Yandex Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Moscow, Russian Federation In my role at car-sharing company Yandex.Drive, I had the opportunity to lead inclusive design initiatives and act as a strategic partner in product development. Starting as a Senior Product Designer and quickly moving up to Lead Product Designer, I contributed to expanding the company's car fleet and pioneered the launch of a new car-sharing platform. My focus on blending design principles with business needs helped the company penetrate new markets and increase its customer base, showcasing my ability to create designs that not only look good but also drive business growth. ### UI/UX Designer @ Redmadrobot Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 At Redmadrobot, I quickly advanced from a Junior to a Middle UI/UX Designer, leading design projects for a variety of clients, including start-ups and Fortune 100 companies. My focus was on implementing user-centered design principles to enhance user satisfaction and product usability. I was deeply involved in usability testing and research, contributing to the development of impactful improvements for clients like Gazprom and Sberbank. My tenure here was marked by significant company growth and a transition into a digital transformation consultancy, reflecting the dynamic nature of the design landscape. ### UI/UX Designer @ AppCraft LLC Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 As the UI/UX Designer at AppCraft, I spearheaded the design process for over 30 mobile applications, from concept to market launch. My role involved direct engagement with clients, understanding their needs, and tailoring design solutions accordingly. I also had the unique opportunity to grow the design team, mentoring and managing new designers. My tenure at AppCraft was marked by successful market penetrations for our clients across various industries, driven by my focus on user-centered design and iterative development. ## Education ### Mobile App Design British higher school of Art and Design ### MA Equivalent in Information technology at design Ryazan State Radiotechnical University (former Academy) ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/valeriater - Website: https://valeriaterekhina.design/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/valeria JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/valeria/resume.json Last updated: 2026-02-23