Alexander Gountras
PRODUCT DESIGNER/ LEADER
About Me
I’m a purpose-driven design leader shaping a future where technology uplifts, empowers, and improves the quality of life for everyone.
I lead by example and inspire teams to create ethical, inclusive, and responsible experiences—especially in AI. By championing accessibility and centering underrepresented voices, I help build products that protect, empower, and make the world meaningfully better for all.
PRIMARY SKILLS
PRODUCT DESIGN
EXPERT
USER RESEARCH
PROFICIENT
SYSTEMS THINKING
HIGHLY SKILLED
CONCEPTUAL ILLUSTRATIONS
EXPERT
STORYTELLING & INFLUENCE
HIGHLY SKILLED
VISION & STRATEGY
HIGHLY SKILLED
MENTORSHIP & LEADERHIP
HIGHLY SKILLED
AI & EMERGING TECH
PROFICIENT & GROWING
BUSINESS IMPACT
HIGHLY SKILLED
PRESENTATION SKILLS
EXPERT
EXECUTIVE & KEYNOTE DEMOS
EXPERT
MY PROCESS
PORTFOLIO
My Career Journey
SALESFORCE
2016 - Present
Lead Product Designer
Senior Product Designer
Staff UX Designer
NEXTGEAR CAPITOL
2015-2016
UX Designer
Collaborated with cross-functional teams—including leadership, product owners, QA, and development—to deliver intuitive solutions that enhanced user experiences and advanced the product vision. I also initiated and led the company’s first formal research study, combining qualitative and quantitative data to drive informed strategic decisions.
I drive substantial business impact across the company through product design, research, leadership, and strategic initiatives. This includes shaping cross-cloud experiences, developing concepts and demos, influencing strategy, delivering high-impact presentations, contributing to Dreamforce, and driving thought leadership within the industry.
EASTER SEALS CROSSROADS
2014-2015
PEARSON EDUCATION
2014
Product Design Lead/ Researcher
Led the design of a mobile application for Easter Seals Crossroads, supporting people with disabilities and assistive technology needs. This project gave me first-hand experience working directly with users and underscored the critical importance of accessibility in design.
UX Researcher
Collaborated with research, design, product management, leadership, and other stakeholders to validate use cases and design concepts for educational software. Responsibilities included developing research protocols, facilitating user testing, documenting insights, analyzing findings, and delivering data-driven recommendations that informed both product decisions and interaction design refinements to improve user experience.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
2014-2015
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS
2007-2014
Teaching Assistant
Assisted in teaching and mentoring graduate students in the Human-Computer Interaction Master’s program at the Luddy School of Informatics, with a focus on interaction design and user research.
Account Management, Marketing, Sales, Service
Worked in a highly competitive environment where I developed a broad range of business skills, including sales, marketing, management, and account relationship building. Partnered across multiple accounts, strengthening my business acumen and ability to drive results in dynamic settings.
CONTACT
Get in touch with me to discuss design opportunities, collaborations, or just to say hello. Email: contact@alexandergountras.com
