Summary
Ashley Thomas is an experienced product and research-focused engineer with 8 years building human-centered IoT, ML platform, and identity solutions across companies like Meta Reality Labs, Apple, Microsoft, Wyze, and Okta. She blends product leadership and technical program management to ship connected-device experiences and SaaS features, having led firmware, application, and cloud teams to deliver motion-capture, smart-building, and Core ML integration products. Trained in Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington, she applies UX-led research and usability testing to complex technical platforms, making advanced technologies approachable for everyday users. At Katalyst she translated product strategy into new workout experiences, and at Wyze she launched their first subscription service, demonstrating a knack for turning device capabilities into sustainable business models. Based in Seattle, she thrives at the intersection of hardware, software, and people, with a practical focus on making emerging tech delightful and useful.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Centered Design & Engineering (Human Computer Interaction), Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Centered Design & Engineering (Human Computer Interaction) at University of Washington
English