Niki Nichols
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NopSec
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product Design
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Jan 2022 - Present
As Head of Product Design, I put product design right at the center of our process and, as a result, we have a beautiful interface that is both stunning and usable. Led the design team in scaling the UI/UX from initial ideation an MVP to an enterprise-ready platform: * Designed the data analytics platform from 0-1 * Scaled the platform, including end-to-end design of 2 complete UI/UX overhauls * Increased usership 100% * Launched 10+ new features * Mentored junior designers… Show more As Head of Product Design, I put product design right at the center of our process and, as a result, we have a beautiful interface that is both stunning and usable. Led the design team in scaling the UI/UX from initial ideation an MVP to an enterprise-ready platform: * Designed the data analytics platform from 0-1 * Scaled the platform, including end-to-end design of 2 complete UI/UX overhauls * Increased usership 100% * Launched 10+ new features * Mentored junior designers and grew the team
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Principal Product Designer
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Jun 2018 - Present
Brooklyn, NY Enabling actionable insights out of cybersecurity data. At NopSec we are creating cutting-edge cybersecurity products that help enterprises understand their true vulnerability risk. And makes them "HAPPY". * End-to-end product design of the entire platform, including data visualization, visual design and UI/UX design * Lead the design process from initial concept to launch of 5+ features
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dv01
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal UX/UI Designer
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May 2016 - Feb 2018
Greater New York City Area Spearheaded the startup’s fledgling product and design teams and designed the end-to-end UX/UI for the fintech app. Developed and implemented the growing product team’s creative process. Managed and on-boarded designers. Conducted industry/user research and presented it to the wider team. Collaborated on product feature strategies and roadmaps. Led cross-team progress and collaboration meetings. Presented designs to executive stakeholders. Created… Show more Spearheaded the startup’s fledgling product and design teams and designed the end-to-end UX/UI for the fintech app. Developed and implemented the growing product team’s creative process. Managed and on-boarded designers. Conducted industry/user research and presented it to the wider team. Collaborated on product feature strategies and roadmaps. Led cross-team progress and collaboration meetings. Presented designs to executive stakeholders. Created all UX/UI documentation, wireframes, style guides, sketches, mockups, specs, prototypes, etc. Show less
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Nasdaq
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Designer
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Nov 2013 - May 2016
new york Designed the next iterations of NASDAQ's suite of corporate tools. End-to-end product design of NASDAQ's suite of corporate applications. Implemented design strategies across the suite of financial tools, including IR Insights, Directors' Desk, GlobeNewswire and others. Led design workshops and communicated the resulting concepts and roadmaps with internal and external teams. Engineered and designed HTML product prototypes for use in user feedback and as iterative… Show more Designed the next iterations of NASDAQ's suite of corporate tools. End-to-end product design of NASDAQ's suite of corporate applications. Implemented design strategies across the suite of financial tools, including IR Insights, Directors' Desk, GlobeNewswire and others. Led design workshops and communicated the resulting concepts and roadmaps with internal and external teams. Engineered and designed HTML product prototypes for use in user feedback and as iterative deliverables to the engineering teams. Validated designs through user testing and research. Managed the project team members and mentored junior designers to ensure quality and accuracy in all our deliverables. Show less
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User Experience Designer
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
Washington D.C. Metro Area User Interface Designer for the e-commerce wedding marketplaces: WeddingWire.com and ProjectWedding.com. Collaborated with the interdisciplinary departments and stakeholders to produce high-res mockups and production-ready artwork. Created responsive versions of designs for all device types. Designed illustrations for corporate and marketing materials.
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CO2 Cafe
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United States
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Restaurants
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Restaurant Owner
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Salt Lake County, Utah, United States Owned and operated a unique dining experience in downtown Salt Lake City. The vibe was a twist on the classic pub, substituting homemade gourmet soda for beer and upscale filet mignon sandwiches for burgers. Renovated a 130 year old historic building in downtown Salt Lake City, including architectural renderings and drafting. Interior Design for a 50 person restaurant with a bright and airy atmosphere. Managing operations with 10+ employees.
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OmniStudio
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Web Designer
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2007 - 2013
Washington D.C. Metro Area Led the agency’s digital design team for public sector, non-profit and government projects. Produced high-res design comps and developed them into live HTML prototypes, emails and marketing components. Created wireframes, sitemaps, information architecture and workflows for websites and mobile applications. Presented design strategies to clients and fielded their feedback. Managed the design team, including on-boarding new team members, monitoring progress and… Show more Led the agency’s digital design team for public sector, non-profit and government projects. Produced high-res design comps and developed them into live HTML prototypes, emails and marketing components. Created wireframes, sitemaps, information architecture and workflows for websites and mobile applications. Presented design strategies to clients and fielded their feedback. Managed the design team, including on-boarding new team members, monitoring progress and implementing new design processes. Show less
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Web Designer
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2008 - 2008
Washington D.C. Metro Area -UI and visual design of flash UI components for web. ActionScript 2.0 and 3.0 code development for flash components. -UX and UI design for redesign of agency's corporate site. Development and production of wireframes, sitemaps and workflows using Balsamiq and InDesign. -Visual design development and PhotoShop comps production for redesign of agency's corporate site.
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Founder and Web Designer
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2005 - 2008
Washington D.C. Metro Area Visual Design development, using PhotoShop and Illustrator to create design comps Information Architecture and User Experience design, using InDesign and OmniGraffle to create workflows, sitemaps and wireframes HTML, CSS, javascript and ActionScript development Client relations and project management, including project timeline, estimate, contract and creative brief creations Clients included: TMG Media, Town Restaurant (5th Ave, NY), IGP Associates, Recession Rags… Show more Visual Design development, using PhotoShop and Illustrator to create design comps Information Architecture and User Experience design, using InDesign and OmniGraffle to create workflows, sitemaps and wireframes HTML, CSS, javascript and ActionScript development Client relations and project management, including project timeline, estimate, contract and creative brief creations Clients included: TMG Media, Town Restaurant (5th Ave, NY), IGP Associates, Recession Rags Clothing, ONPAR English Assessment, Bridget Eversole-Soprano Show less
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L2 LOUNGE
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visual Web Designer and Flash Developer (Freelance)
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2007 - 2007
Washington D.C. Metro Area Design and Development for L2 Lounge and Leopold's Kafe & Konditerei -Visual design development, including PhotoShop design comps production -User Experience design, including wireframes and user interface flow diagrams -Brand Identity development and design -ActionScript 3.0 code development -Presented concepts and designs to client and managed client relations throughout project
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Tim Kenney Marketing
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Designer
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May 2004 - May 2005
Washington DC-Baltimore Area Marketing designer and front-end developer
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American University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Cultural Immersion Program Founder
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Sep 2003 - May 2005
Washington, District of Columbia, United States Founded an immersive cultural engagement program for exchange students that is still running today. Students participated in events that introduced them to the diverse American culture. Events ranged from trips to Amish country, state fairs, LGBTQ inclusion seminars, salsa dancing, and cultural inclusion trips to Native American reservations. I was responsible for idea development and research, pitching events to University leadership, marketing and organizing all events.
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Education
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American University
BS, Multi-media Design- Graphic Design