About Me, Chris Piedra

20+ years & a wide range of products

I’m a product designer from Florida, currently the Director of Product Design at Integra Connect, a software company in the B2B healthcare sector.

Experience
Director of Product Design
Integra Connect
2019 - Present
Product Design Manager
Integra Connect
2017 - 2019
Product Designer
Integra Connect
2016 - Present
User Experience Designer
Ryder System, Inc.
2015 - 2016
Senior Industrial Designer
MarBlue
2010 - 2015
Industrial Designer
MarBlue
2007 - 2010
Industrial Designer
Group III
2006 - 2007
Junior Industrial Designer
Burton Golf
2005 - 2006
Key Skills
Vision, Design, & Strategy

We need to understand where we want to go to get there.

Discovery (Research)
Product Strategy
Information Architecture
User Experience (Workflows & Wireframes)
UI Design (Visuals)

Team Management

Get everyone on the same page, rowing in the same direction, and working toward the same goal as a solid, effective team.

Collaboration systems for remote teams
Mentorships

Systems, Processes, & Delivery

Systems structure chaos or the unknown so you can see the issues and what is causing them.

Design & Research Systems
Design project ticketing and tracking
Design Systems & System Implementation
Design Documentation
Design Process & Process Implementation

Core Principles
Always be a student.

Always a student at heart, driven by an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering willingness to learn, I approach each day with the mantra: "If you don’t know, find out (learn!!!!)". This philosophy fuels my journey of discovery, propelling me forward through the vast realms of knowledge and experience. From unraveling the mysteries of the cosmos to mastering the intricacies of the human psyche, I embrace every opportunity to expand my understanding of the world. In this relentless pursuit of enlightenment, I find not just answers, but the joy of the pursuit itself.

Be empathetic. Feel with and for others.

With an empathetic spirit, I strive to embody the values of caring, kindness, and warmth, as emphasized by MBJ and DDC. In every interaction, I aim to "kill them with kindness," recognizing the transformative power of empathy in fostering understanding and connection. Through genuine compassion and a willingness to listen, I endeavor to make the world a little brighter, one act of kindness at a time.

Slow down to speed up.

In my approach to life, I embody the racing adage: "Slow down on this corner, and you will go faster overall," recognizing the importance of precision and strategy over frantic pace. Your mindset prioritizes increasing quality over perceived speed, understanding that excellence requires patience and attention to detail. By focusing on the right things rather than spreading yourself thin, you navigate through challenges with purpose and efficiency, achieving meaningful progress while maintaining balance and perspective.

Imagery

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Let's work together...

chris.piedra@gmail.com