Cory Marko

Skilled Senior UX Designer/Product Designer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in user-centered design in the data and AI domain.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

About

I'm a Senior UI/UX Designer with a focus in Data & AI. I have a passion for designing user-centered interfaces that function smoothly and provide all the tools and knowledge people need to get the job done. On the side, I have been building up expertise in front-end coding and I'm eager to learn as much as I can. In the free time I have left, I enjoy playing games and working on a story-driven VR project with a group of friends. Domain Knowledge: Environments - SaaS / On-prem Datasources : SQL and Non SQL databases Connections : Managing and creation Engines : Spark, Presto, Presto C++, Milvus, Flight Arrow, etc. Storages/Services : IBM Cloud Object, S3, Hive, Iceberg Resources : Monitoring, Usage, Management, Cost implications -- Personas : JTBD ( Jobs to be done ) Data Engineer Data Steward Data Scientist Data Administrator

Experience

  • Senior UX Designer at BAM Technologies, LLC
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Collaborate closely with stakeholders to quickly establish needs and requirements for various features and enhancements. Work directly with customers to gather feedback, improve understanding and refine designs. Improve pipelines and sub-systems within design team and interaction with extended teams.

  • IBM (San Jose, California, United States)
    • Senior UX Designer
      Jul 2020 - Aug 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Apply strong work ethic and communication skills in collaborating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, enhancing project roadmaps and improving transparency. Refine team infrastructure/pipelines to increase delivery efficiency and team productivity by 15%. Apply mentoring skills and influence with 8 team members, promoting a collaborative work environment and improving the quality of deliverables. Develop visual styles and interaction designs that advance usability and reduce user errors by 18% in the data infrastructure manager. Leverage expertise in driving research to optimize product design and increase customer satisfaction.

    • Visual & UX Designer
      Jan 2017 - Jul 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Enhanced user interaction and satisfaction by developing visual and UX improvements, incorporating user-centered design principles. Cultivated a friendly and collaborative work culture that fostered innovative design solutions for complex product challenges. Conducted and planned research on 4 different design initiatives to identify user pain points and improve the unified console user experience. Created and refined interactive prototypes, design mocks, and specifications, informed by design research to streamline the user experience.

  • UX Designer at Blekko LLC
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Developed user centered visual layouts and designs, ensuring alignment with product specifications and aesthetic standards. Created various enhancements for partnered mobile applications that improved functionality and user satisfaction. Assisted the front end developers to deliver functional code, improving implementation efficiency and precision. Maintained and updated design documentation including wireframes, mock ups, and interactive prototypes.

  • Art Director at Spaced Entertainment
    Oct 2015 - May 2016 · 8 mos

    Designing and creating in game art assets as well as company branding and promotional art. I also do VFX and Video Editing as needed. Working with art team to maintain steady workflow and team cohesion.

  • Graphic Designer at Heidelberg Distributing
    Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Collaborated with the marketing team to develop a range of advertising materials, enhancing the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. Designed and produced a variety of print media, including large and small format graphics, menus, flyers, and event banners. Created digital media content to support advertising and marketing initiatives.